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When a divorce involves children or financial disputes that cannot be resolved amicably, court orders may be necessary. Here are some common types ... Child Arrangements Orders - Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 Care order: Granted by a court in the UK that gives the local authority (social services) parental responsibility for a child. Contact order: Specify the time the child will spend with the other parent. Emergency Protection Order: A very serious court order in the UK that allows a child to be immediately removed from their home or kept in a place of safety if they are believed to be in imminent danger of significant harm. Residence order: Determine where the child will live. Prohibited steps order: Prevent one parent from making certain decisions about the child's upbringing. Specific issue order: Address specific issues related to the child's upbringing, such as education or religious beliefs. Supervision order: Places a child under the supervision of the local authority social services for a specific period. Financial Orders - Section 24 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Financial remedy order: Sets out how a couple's assets will be divided & any on-going financial arrangements Spousal maintenance: Orders one spouse to pay financial support to the other. Child maintenance: Orders a parent to pay financial support for their child. Property adjustment order: Determine how property and assets will be divided. Pension sharing order: Divide pension entitlements between the spouses. Lump Sum order: These orders require one spouse to pay a lump sum of money to the other. Sale of Property order: These orders can force the sale of property, even if one spouse objects, to ensure a fair division of assets. Other Orders Non-molestation order: Prevent one spouse from harassing or threatening the other. Occupation order: Grant exclusive possession of the family home to one spouse. Enforcement order: Used to enforce other court orders.

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Hi everyone, I've been married for 14 years and have 2 children (4 & 11) My spouse has asked for 50/50 shared care but I want them to live in 1 stable environment He earns a lot more than me (£80k), I only earn £14k. Will he need to pay me maintenance if the judge awards him with 50/50 shared care? I also want to know whether I would quality for any spousal maintenance?