Require safe interim child contact when contact stops before a court decision — 22 signatures. Status: open.
Require safe interim contact, including supported or supervised contact, when one parent stops contact before a Family Court decision without an established safeguarding reason. Contact costs should also be addressed so children maintain relationships during court delays.
When parents separate, a child may lose contact with one parent before a Family Court hearing. Proceedings can take months, disrupting important relationships. Where there is no established safeguarding concern, there should be a prompt process for safe interim contact, including supported or supervised contact where appropriate. The Government should ensure agencies consider this and address reasonable costs.
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