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Helen Cort joins Steele Raymond as family law partner

Helen Cort joins our family team as partner, bringing close to twenty years’ experience as more people seek advice on cohabitation, prenups and complex settlements.

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Steele Raymond
17 July 2026

What is a child arrangements order in a divorce or separation?

Governed by section 8 of the Children Act 1989, Child Arrangements Orders (CAO) are put in place where parents are in dispute to stipulate exactly who a child will spend time with and when, including telephone/video calls and written communication. Normally the parties to a CAO are the parents but sometimes grandparents or other relatives make such an application.