A contact order is legally binding. However, sometimes the contact arrangements as stated in the order can become difficult in practical terms. This may happen, for example, if one parent moves further away from the other and it takes longer to travel between them to collect the children. Parents may be able to agree new contact details between themselves or with the help of mediation. If this is not possible, it will be necessary to apply to the courts for a variation of the contact order.
Email them to clc@essex.ac.uk or call the Child Law Advice Line on 08088 020 008, The National Education Line on 0845 345 4345, The Young Person's Freephone on 0800 783 2187, Or visit www.childrenslegalcentre.com.
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