Sapna is a family law barrister of 15 years’ experience specialising in aspects of private children law and financial relief. Sapna combines her in-depth knowledge of law with a drive to get to the root of problems. She Is skilled in negotiating agreements between the parties in dispute, whether it be regarding contact or finances.

In this presentation, Sapna presents the details of the process of applying for child arrangement orders. She explains what child arrangement orders are, who can apply and how to go about applying. This includes information about the different forms that are to be used in different circumstances. She also outlines how applications are handled and responded to. Throughout the presentation, Sapna offers useful tips on how to manage these cases and warns of potential problems that may arise if litigators do not comply with particular practice directions.

Key words/topics

Application process

Children Act 1989

Parental responsibility

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

C100 and C1A and C8 forms

Allocation and gatekeeping

First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment

Final hearing

Pre-trial review