Frequently Asked Questions

What if we have children’s schooling disputes?

If parents cannot agree on where their children should be educated, they should first attend mediation to try to resolve the dispute.  If they cannot agree, one or other of the parents will need to apply to the court for a “Specific Issue Order”.

Having heard the evidence from both parents and possibly recommendations from a CAFCASS officer, the court will decide which school the children should go to, making a decision based upon the child’s best interests.

Refer to our Children fact sheet here, designed to help to answer any more queries. For further information around this topic click the link here.