Applying to court if you are a child

Applying to court if you are a child

If you are the child and the order you want to apply for is about you (for example, your contact with a parent), you must get the court’s permission before you apply for the following orders:
  1. Child arrangements order (including to vary or discharge an existing order)
  2. Specific issue order (including to vary or discharge an existing order)
  3. Prohibited steps order (including to vary or discharge an existing order)
  4. Discharge of the appointment of a guardian
  5. Discharge of a parental responsibility order or agreement
If you are a young person whose family is changing you may find the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass or CAFCASS Cymru) leaflets helpful. England: www.cafcass.gov.uk  Wales: www.cymru.gov.uk/gcclbtcymru