How do I get rid of a special guardianship order?

Anyone wishing to end a Special Guardianship Order must apply to the court, where the evidence will then be examined to determine if the change in circumstances is significant enough to vary the original order.

What is a c1 form used for?

Apply for any order under the Act except care and supervision orders, Section 8 orders and enforcement of a child arrangements order.

Who can apply for a special guardianship order?

Who can apply for Special guardianship orders?

  • Any guardian of the child.
  • You have a Child Arrangements Order or a Residence Order for the child.
  • Anyone with whom the child has lived for at least three years out of the last five years.
  • Anyone with the consent of the local authority if the child is in care.

What is c7 form?

Give information to the court about an application that involves a child and names you as respondent, including whether you agree or oppose the making of any order.

Can I get my child back after special guardianship?

The child, the guardian or any third party can make an application to the court to have the guardianship reversed. Guardianship agreements can only be reversed by the court who have the power to terminate the agreement. The court will only reverse the agreement where doing so is in the best interests of the child.

Is an SGO permanent?

The intention of an SGO is that it is a permanant order, lasting until the children are 18. It is possible to apply to the court to revoke the order but this will only be considered if there has been a “significant change in circumstances” since the order was originally made.

What is form C2?

Form C2: Make an application in existing court proceedings relating to children. Ask for permission to start proceedings, or to request an order or directions in existing proceedings, or to ask to join or leave proceedings.

What is a C1 to the court?

Form C1, Application for an Order, is an official document prepared to ask the family court to issue a specific order – a parental responsibility order, contact order, residence order, etc. It can be completed by the children’s parents, grandparents, or other people who have cared for the children in question.

What is the difference between a guardian and a special guardian?

No special support provided. Special guardianship allows foster carers, family members and other significant people to to care for the child until they are 18 without legally and permanently changing relationships with the child’s parents.

What rights do I have with a special guardianship order?

A Special Guardian shares parental responsibility for the child with the child’s parents, but the Special Guardian is able to make day-to-day decisions about the child’s care including where they will live or where they will go to school (as they can exercise their parental responsibility to the exclusion of parents).

Do I have to respond to a C7 form?

You’ll need to respond within 14 days using a form C7. You’ll need to choose whether to hire a lawyer or represent yourself. The court will set a date for a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA). It usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks after the application to get a date.

Does special guardianship remove parental responsibility?

A Special Guardianship Order made in relation to a Looked After Child will replace the Care Order and the Local Authority will no longer have Parental Responsibility.