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Children Act 1989 - Welfare Principle: Section 1 establishes that the child's welfare is the court's paramount consideration in any decisions about their upbringing (known as the welfare principle)

Children Act 1989 - Parental Responsibility: Sections 2-4 define and regulate parental responsibility, including who has it and how it can be acquired

Children Act 1989 - Child Arrangement Orders: Section 8 covers court orders relating to child arrangements, including where a child lives, spends time, or has other types of contact

Family Law Act 1996: Provides framework for domestic arrangements and protection measures in family situations, including occupation of the family home

Child Arrangements Programme (CAP) 2014: Procedural guidelines for courts and parents dealing with arrangements for children, including dispute resolution processes

Human Rights Act 1998 - Article 8: Ensures respect for private and family life, which must be considered in custody arrangements

Welfare Checklist: Section 1(3) Children Act 1989 checklist including child's wishes, needs, effect of changes, age considerations, harm risks, and parental capability

CAFCASS Guidelines: Best practice guidelines from the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service for making child arrangements

International Legislation: Including Brussels II bis Regulation and Hague Convention on Child Abduction for cases with international elements