When can a Child Arrangements Order be changed or updated?

Common reasons for changing or updating a Child Arrangements Order include:

Changes in living arrangements, accommodation, or relocation to a new area.

Changes in school or work schedules, or changes to the parents’ circumstances or relationship.

Health issues affecting a child or a parent.

Concerns about the child’s welfare, or that the child’s needs are not being met.

Child Arrangements Order can be changed or updated in one of the 3 following ways:

With the parties reaching an agreement between themselves.

By reaching an agreement in mediation.

Following an application to the court for a variation order.

It is important to note that one parent should not unilaterally change a Child Arrangements Order without the court’s approval or agreement from the other parent.