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...
Oath
To call upon God or something sacred to witness that what a person says is the truth.
Occupation order
An order of the court controlling the occupation of a property.
Official solicitor
A solicitor or barrister appointed by the Lord Chancellor to represent people who are incapable of looking after their own affairs i.e. children or persons suffering from mental incapacity.
Order
A direction of the court.
Oral evidence
Evidence given to the court given verbally rather than in writing.