The importance of using the correct warning notices on Child Arrangement Orders

17th September 2026

Following the recent changes in the wording of the warning notices that are to be included in Child Arrangement Orders, Andrew Duncan (pictured here) reminds us of the basic principles of correctly using warning notices.

Andrew reflects on the importance of getting these notices right and anticipates this reset to mean that they are correctly applied going forward, so all parties are unequivocally aware of their seriousness and the consequences of not complying with them.

Click here to read Andrew’s analysis.

Andrew Duncan is a specialist children's law barrister with a nationally recognised practice, reflected in his reported cases and consistent rankings in both leading legal directories. To instruct Andrew or for more information, please contact his clerk Ian Charlton at [email protected] or on 0330 332 0773.