ABSTRACT
If Victoria were to divorce Albert, then she would need to file a statement of arrangements for the children, indicating what areas of agreement there are. If there are unresolved areas, then it is possible for her to apply for one or more of the orders in s 8 Children Act 1989 (s 10(1)) at the same time as taking these family proceedings. Nevertheless, it is possible to make a free-standing application for a s 8 order without seeking any other relief from the courts (s 10(2)), and this would be the sensible step to take if she is unsure about divorce.
