Where Will My Child Live During Proceedings?

Where will my child live during the proceedings and how often will I see them?

• This depends on what orders have been made in relation to your child
• Your child may live with
  • You at home in the community with help and assistance from agencies and social workers
  • You in a residential unit
  • You and your child in a foster placement
  • Other family members
  • A foster family
  • A residential unit for children
• If you are not living with your child the local authority has a duty to promote reasonable contact. Levels of contact vary greatly. This will depend on the issues in the case, the age of your child and a number of other factors. You should talk to your solicitor about the particular circumstances of your case.