The law does not contain any specific provision for Christmas arrangements. The court would recommend that separated parents try to reach an agreement between themselves about who a child should spend Christmas with. The court system should only be used as...
An emergency protection order is an order issued with the aim of protecting a child from ongoing or imminent risk of physical, mental or emotional harm where emergency action is needed
Estate
The rights and assets of a person in property.
Evidence
Documents or other material which is used to support a person’s case.
Ex parte hearing
An application to court where one party puts their case to the court without the involvement of the other party. Also known as ‘without notice’.
Expert witness
A person who is employed to give evidence on a subject in which they are qualified or have expertise.