I am concerned about the safety of my child and would like to vary the court order for custody and/or access arrangements. Will I be able to do so in this pandemic?

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The courts will continue to conduct hearings, including applications to vary existing orders, with the appropriate safety measures in place. Please seek your own legal advice. Please refer to the Family Justice Courts'[Registrar’s Circular No. 4 of 2020] for more details.

I am concerned about the safety of my child and would like to vary the court order for custody and/or access arrangements. Will I be able to do so in this pandemic?

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