What is a Spends Time With order?

It refers to a type of Child Arrangements Order that was previously known as a Contact order. The Order specifies the arrangements for a child to spend time with the non-resident parent, or with other family members, such as grandparents.

The order provides specific instructions about the frequency, duration, and nature of contact. Contact can include direct contact such as face-to-face meetings, or indirect contact and communication through letters, cards, telephone or video calls.