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Q. Since the lock down effective 23.3.2020, can children still leave one house to see the other parent?
A. Whilst advice is changing quickly, the current advice is that children can still move between houses and should still see both parents, where it is safe to do so. Travel and exposure to others should be limited, so ideally with a car and a direct route, with no unnecessary stops.
It is therefore expected that unless advice is given otherwise, children act orders should still be complied with, unless other arrangements are made by consent.
Where an order is not place and children would usually see both parents, the informal arrangements to accommodate that time should also be facilitated.
If you are unsure about your individual circumstances, please contact us for some advice. Our specialists are keeping a close eye on advice on the government, the courts and Cafcass.
Our articles are intended for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. We are always very happy to discuss any plans, issues or concerns you may have and to clarify how we might be able to help. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
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