Drafting Effective Child Arrangement Orders - Common Issues & Potential Pitfalls

Introduction

Child Arrangements Orders (‘CAOs’) are the cornerstone of the private law children proceedings.

The orders detail the arrangements for children that are ordered by the court or agreed by the parties. They can include contact directions and conditions and detail arrangements both now and in the future.

This webinar will provide an overview and helpful update on how to effectively draft CAOs. Its aim is to equip practitioners with a range of useful hints and tips as well as how to avoid some potential pitfalls.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Overview of CAOs and their legal foundations
• The Court’s duty when considering CAOs
• A review of the House Rules and President’s Memorandum on drafting orders
• Basic drafting principles
• Practical hints and tips
• Planning ahead for potential enforcement issues

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 20th August 2026

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