This House of Commons Library briefing paper explores how Universal Credit has coped and changed during the coronavirus crisis so far, and what challenges lie ahead for this benefit.
Documents to download
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Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (210 KB, PDF)
The paper is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any individual or family and suitably qualified legal advice should instead be sought.
Relevant national and local restrictions should also be consulted. These can be found at the respective pages for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The paper addresses:
- Can children move between the homes of separated parents?
- Rules regarding children required to self-isolate
- Requirements to self-isolate when returning from abroad
- How should parents comply with a court-orders for contact?
- How are child maintenance payments impacted?
- Can I visit my child in care/residential home?
- My child contact centre is closed: What alternatives are being made?
- Where can I go for help and advice?
This is a fast-moving issue and the briefing should be read as correct at the time of publication.
Documents to download
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Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (210 KB, PDF)
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