The English courts now use the term Child Arrangements in respect of where the children live on a day-to-day basis, who else they spend time with and when these arrangements should take place. (In the past the court has used terms such as Residence, Custody and Contact).
The courts prefer that, wherever possible, the parents agree the children arrangements amicably and solicitors can assist them in negotiating terms. It is also advisable to consider mediation or the collaborative process.