Family Procedure Rules

FPR Part 12: Proceedings Relating to Children

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Part 12 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 governs proceedings relating to children (except parental order, adoption, and placement proceedings) — including child arrangements orders, specific issue orders, prohibited steps orders, and other orders under the Children Act 1989.

In Plain English

The main rules for children cases in family court — child arrangements (who a child lives with and spends time with), and other Children Act orders.

Published4 September 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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