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The role of Cafcass in separation and divorce

Scales of justice

Cafcass represents children in family court cases. Here's how it can support them when their parents are parting.

Helping dads keep in touch with their children

Families Need Fathers logoFamilies Need Fathers offers tips to help dads maintain contact with their children following divorce.

Residence orders

Grandmother and grandchild‘The social worker said we must apply for a residence order. We've only just taken in our grandchildren and we don’t know what's best for them or for us.’

Home Access tips: update August 2010

Girl in front of computerAct quickly! 10,000 free laptop grants still to be claimed. Read this article and see if your family qualifies for the Home Access grant.

When drug abuse leads to kinship care

Pills and syringeSome grandparents are bringing up grandchildren because their parents are substance misusers. Here are good sources of support for this difficult problem.

When the grandchildren first arrive

hand holdingGrandparents can become kinship carers overnight. We hope these tips might help make it a better transition for all the family.

All about tests and exams

tests and examsGrandparents say that understanding how their grandchildren are being assessed at school is very important. So here's a plain and simple guide.

Special guardianship orders

Grandfather and granddaughterSpecial guardianship is a hugely complex issue – this is  the Grandparents' Association easy-to-understand guide to help you make decisions on what is best for your grandchildren and you.

'I'm on crack, Mum' – a grandparent's story

Portrait of NatalieHow Natalie coped with caring for her grandson while dealing with her daughter’s drug addiction.

Seeking contact via the courts

Scales of justice, gavel, booksHere's a useful step-by-step guide for 'no contact' grandparents who are thinking of going to court.