How can I get help with a residence order?

You may be able to get financial help to apply for a residence order. Ask your solicitor or Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) if you satisfy the conditions for public funding. Sadly, if you have put savings aside for your retirement, you may find this prevents you from getting help, but you could carefully consider presenting your own case in court.

Can a court order shared residence under a child arrangement order?

Child Arrangements Orders replaced Residence and Contact Orders, which were issued prior to 22/04/2014. A court can order shared residence under a Child Arrangements Order, to say that the child shall spend a period of their time with one parent and a period of their time with the other.

When is parental responsibility given under a residence order?

If a Residence Order was granted (prior to 22/04/2014), or if there is a person named as having residence under a Child Arrangements Order, Parental Responsibility shall automatically be given to any person in whose favour the order is made.

What does it mean to have a residence order?

What is a residence order? A residence order is a court order ‘settling the arrangements as to the person with whom a child is to live.’

What can a residence order do for a child?

A Residence Order will determine where your child will live. First and foremost it can bring stability to your child’s situation, something the Court will be looking to do when they are uncertain where your child should live.

Do you need to re-apply for a child arrangement order?

Residence Orders and Contact Orders were replaced by Child Arrangement Orders as part of the Children and Families Act 2014. Parents who have a Residence Order or a Contact Order do not need to re-apply. For more information see How to Get a Child Arrangement Order. This article below was originally published on our website on 06/01/2014.

Do you need to reapply for a residence order?

Can a local authority pay for a residence order?

Local social service authorities have power to pay allowances to the holders of residence orders. Many local authorities have told the Grandparents’ Association that they pay allowances to grandparents who were formerly foster carers, or who, by caring for their grandchildren, prevented the need for these children to be in local authority care.

Can a residence order be made in your favour?

If the ‘Residence Order’ is made in your favour it will confirm that your son will live with you. However do bear in mind that even with a Residence order in your favour, there is nothing to prevent your ex from behaving in the same way again in the future and refusing to return your son back to you following contact.

What is a residence order? A residence order is a court order ‘settling the arrangements as to the person with whom a child is to live.’

What kind of work does Sinnott solicitors do?

Sinnott Solicitors has wide experience in the area of Employment Law. We act for Employers or Employees. Our expert team will advise on any aspect of employment law.

Who is the largest immigration solicitor in Ireland?

Speak With An Expert. Sinnott Solicitors are Ireland’s largest immigration specialists.

How old do you have to be to get a residence order?

When a child reaches the age of 16 they are legally able to decide where they wish to live unless there is a residence order or child arrangements order specifying living arrangements which lasts until a young person is 18.

Can a court refuse to make a residence order?

The court will have your grandchild’s interests as its paramount concern in deciding whether or not to make a residence order. It must bear in mind that delay is likely to prejudice the child’s welfare. The court must not make the order unless it considers that making the order is better than making no order at all.