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What is the procedure to vary a child arrangements order?

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Under the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989) a section 8 order means any of the orders mentioned in ChA 1989, s 8 and any order varying or discharging such an order.

The procedure for the variation of a section 8 order is the same as the procedure for an application for such an

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Form C100 definition
What does Form C100 mean?

A Form C100 is a court form used for an application under section 8 of the children act 1989 for a child arrangements, prohibited steps, specific issue order or to vary or discharge or ask permission to make a section 8 order.

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