{"id":2061,"date":"2020-03-26T15:41:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T15:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/redkite.0-2000webhosting.co.uk\/?p=2061"},"modified":"2020-04-22T15:44:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T14:44:06","slug":"guidance-for-separated-parents-during-covid-19-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redkitesolicitors.co.uk\/legal-news\/guidance-for-separated-parents-during-covid-19-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance for separated parents during Covid-19 ‘Lockdown’"},"content":{"rendered":"
On the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0March 2020 the Prime Minister determined that the United Kingdom must go into \u2018lockdown\u2019. Since then our Family Law Team have received many enquiries as to how that impacts on families where children share their time between parents and households.<\/p>\n Initially there appeared to be confusion with Michael Gove, Cabinet Minister, announcing on television that children would be prevented from moving between households. The Government and senior Family Court Judges have now clarified the position as follows:<\/p>\n If there is a genuine reason to vary arrangements then parents should make sure they notify the other parent promptly. Use the telephone, FaceTime, Skype, etc, to ensure some form of contact continues while direct contact is not possible. Agree to make up for any \u2018lost\u2019 time at a later date.<\/p>\n Keeping lines of communication open is vital. Wherever possible, parents should try to reach a sensible outcome, bearing in mind that children may already be anxious about what is happening, and disagreements will only add to their distress.<\/p>\n We appreciate that communication and agreement is not always possible. If problems persist our dedicated Family Law specialists are here to help. Contact one of our 12 branches to speak to a local member of our team. You can find our contact details on our website here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n On the 23rd\u00a0March 2020 the Prime Minister determined that the United Kingdom must go into \u2018lockdown\u2019. Since then our Family Law Team have received many enquiries as to how that impacts on families where children share their time between parents and households. Initially there appeared to be confusion with Michael Gove, Cabinet Minister, announcing on…\n
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