Residence – where a child normally lives: a guide for lone parents

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Residence factsheet. December 2007.

Read the factsheet pages below or download the PDF at the bottom of this page.

As the parent with the day-to-day care of the child, you are the parent they are resident with, even thoughthey may spend nights away with their other parent.

Residence is usually decided between the parents of a child, in the vast majority of cases without any need for involvement from the courts and without a Residence Order needing to be made. If you cannot agree, ask for our factsheet Help with reaching agreements when a relationship ends. As a last resort you may need to apply to the court to decide - see Asking the court to decide where a child should live (below).

Shared care of a child between parents

Things to consider when deciding about shared care

Asking the court to decide where a child should live

Further help and information

For more information about matters to do with arrangements for children call the Lone Parent Helpline (0800 018 5026) and ask for our related factsheets:

Parental Responsibility - rights and responsibilities of parents who live apart: a guide for lone parents
Contact between your child and their other parent: a guide for lone parents
Help with reaching agreements when a relationship ends
Getting legal help

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