Child Arrangement Disputes & Court Orders

A father wants to enroll his child in a private school, but the mother disagrees and prefers the local public school. They have a child arrangements order (CAO) in place that outlines general living arrangements but doesn't specify educational decisions. What type of order would be most appropriate for resolving this dispute?

In which scenario would a court be least likely to approve a change of a child's surname?

What is the primary consideration for the court when determining whether to make a specific issue order (SIO) or a prohibited steps order (PSO)?

A mother plans to take her child on holiday to a country to which the father objects, claiming it's unsafe. There is no 'lives with' order in place. What legal action could the father take?

In which of the following situations would the 'no order' principle not apply?

Under what circumstances can the presumption of parental involvement be rebutted?

A court has made a child arrangements order (CAO). What must the court do according to s.11I?

Which principle directs the court to consider that any delay in resolving a question about a child's upbringing is likely to negatively impact the child's well-being?

A local authority (LA) is seeking a supervision order for a child. Under what circumstances, as per the guidelines, is the LA obligated to initiate care order proceedings?

In assessing whether a child has suffered significant harm, what benchmark does the court use according to s.31(10)?

What is the primary objective test used to evaluate if parental care falls below a reasonable standard, as it relates to threshold criteria?

Before making a care or supervision order, what must the court consider regarding the local authority's plans?

When a court is considering an application for a care or supervision order, what alternative options must it also consider?

In determining the most appropriate order for a child's welfare, what principle guides the court's decision-making process?

Under what circumstances are interim orders typically used by the court?

What is the role of a care guardian (CG) in proceedings involving a child, and how does the local authority (LA) interact with them?

In a 'needs-based' divorce case, how are pre-acquired assets typically considered when dividing capital?

How does a new partner's income typically affect spousal maintenance calculations?

In financial settlements following divorce, what primary consideration is typically given to the children and their primary carer?

How might a financially dominant party's new family affect the determination of financial needs in a divorce settlement?

What is the general approach of the courts regarding the standard of living after a marriage breakdown?

How is a disparity in future earning potential, resulting from one parent giving up work to focus on childcare, typically addressed in a divorce settlement?

When assessing financial needs during a divorce, what role does the standard of living during the marriage play?

What is the likely outcome if liabilities are large compared to the total assets of the divorcing parties?

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be considered by the court when determining a costs order in family proceedings?

A property adjustment order mandates the transfer of property from Spouse A to Spouse B. Spouse A fails to execute the transfer documents. What legal recourse is available to Spouse B?

Under what circumstances might a paying party successfully apply to vary a spousal periodical payments order downwards?

A party receiving spousal maintenance seeks to increase the amount and extend the term of the order. Which scenario would BEST support their application?

In high-net-worth divorce cases, what principle does the court primarily aim to achieve when making financial orders, according to White v White?

According to Miller v Miller and McFarlane v McFarlane, how is modern marriage viewed in the context of financial settlements upon divorce?

Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be categorized as non-matrimonial property in divorce proceedings?

Which enforcement method allows a court to instruct an employer to deduct payments directly from a spouse's wages to satisfy a periodical payments order?

In the context of financial settlements during divorce proceedings, what is a primary disadvantage of pursuing a 'capital clean break'?

According to the principle established in White v White, how should a court approach a proposed financial order in divorce proceedings?

In what scenario might a court deviate from the principle of equality when dividing assets in a divorce case?

How are periodical payments (spousal maintenance) treated for income tax purposes in the hands of the recipient?

For Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes, how are transfers of property between married couples or civil partners treated?

Under what condition might a transferring spouse still avoid paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) upon transferring their interest in the family/marital home to the remaining spouse after having left the home more than 9 months prior?

How does spousal maintenance impact a person's entitlement to welfare benefits, specifically Universal Credit?

When constructing a financial package for a divorcing client, what primary consideration should a legal professional keep in mind regarding welfare benefits?

Which of the following scenarios would most appropriately warrant applying for a Non-Molestation Order under s.42 FLA 1996?

Under the Family Law Act 1996, which of the following best describes 'molestation' in the context of a Non-Molestation Order?

In which scenario would an Occupation Order be most appropriately sought under sections 33-38 of the FLA 1996?

According to s.62(3) FLA 1996, which relationship qualifies two individuals as 'associated persons' for the purpose of applying for a Non-Molestation Order or Occupation Order?

Under s.63(1) of the FLA 1996, which of the following relationships would qualify an individual as a 'relative' for the purpose of an application for a Non-Molestation Order or Occupation Order?

A woman applies for a Non-Molestation Order against her former partner, claiming harassment and intimidation. They ended their intimate relationship four years ago. They never lived together, but they share parental responsibility for their child. Is she eligible to apply for the order?

A man and woman agreed to enter into a civil partnership but ended the agreement five years ago. Can either of them apply for a Non-Molestation Order against the other, assuming no other grounds for association exist?

A victim is experiencing repeated verbal abuse and threats from a former cohabitant. They are not seeking to exclude the abuser from their home, but want the abuse to stop. Which court order is the most appropriate first step?

CAO (Child Arrangement Order)

SIO (Specific Issue Order)

Prohibited Steps Order (PSO)

Welfare Principle

No Delay Principle

No Order Principle

Presumption of Parental Involvement

Evidence for Rebuttal

Duty of Local Authority (LA)

Supervision Order Duration

LA's Role in Supervision Order

Threshold Criteria for Removal

Significant Harm Definition

Court's Threshold Test

Interim Orders

Care Guardian's Role

Matrimonial Assets

Non-Matrimonial Assets

Needs-Based Distribution

Earning Capacity

New Partner's Income

Financial Needs Assessment

Standard of Living

Children's Home Needs

Capital Clean Break

Income Clean Break

Yardstick of Equality

Taxation on Separation

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Child Maintenance and Benefits

Financial Package Evaluation

Open Offer to Settle

Financial Orders

Periodical Payments Order

Charging Orders

Warrants of Execution

Variation of Orders

Non-Matrimonial Property

Equality in Financial Settlements

Civil partners

Non-molestation order

s.42 FLA 1996

Molestation

Occupation order

s.33-38 FLA 1996

Associated applicants

Cohabitants