Masterclass: Navigating the Family Court
For: kinship carers
Learn what the role of the family court is, how family courts make decisions, understand the court process, and know what happens after a legal order is granted.
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Who can attend
This masterclass is for Kinship carers only, including those with a legal order and those caring for a child through a private family arrangement.
If you’re not a kinship carer, please do not book.
What you’ll learn
Family court proceedings can be stressful and daunting. They may involve decisions such as where your kinship child lives, who they spend time with, and how contact arrangements are managed.
To help you feel more informed and prepared, we’ve worked with solicitor and trainer Shefali Shah to create this masterclass.
By attending, you’ll learn:
- how the court makes decisions
- the stages of the court process
- your role as a kinship carer and the roles of other people involved
- how to recognise and manage the emotional impact of court proceedings
You’ll gain understanding of your responsibilities and what happens after the court makes a legal order. You’ll also know how long the order lasts and what options are available if it’s challenged in the future.
You don’t need any prior knowledge of the family court system to attend this masterclass.
After the masterclass, we’ll email you a copy of the presentation slides and links to helpful resources.
What to expect at the masterclass
Learn from home using Zoom. Masterclasses are not interactive workshops, but you can ask any questions in the chat.
This masterclass lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, and you’ll receive joining instructions and guidance on how to use Zoom after booking.
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We run workshops and events for kinship carers online as well as across England. Take a look at what else we’ve got coming up.
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