Process child arrangement applications quicker and reduce times between hearings

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Process child arrangement applications and arrange first hearings to within 28 days of submission. Also reduce waiting times between court hearings to shorten the time children are kept from having contact with one or both parents.

When a parent makes a family court application they are often left waiting for considerable amounts of time for a first court hearing and in between hearings. These lengthy court processes have an adverse effect on the child/ren's welfare and development. This in turn has a detrimental effect on the mental health of the child/ren and the parent. Being without a parent for such a substantial amount of time causes significant damage to the relationship between them and the parent.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for the courts.

Timeline

4 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Apr 2021

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