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Application for a Contact Order (Section 26 Adoption and Children Act 2002 or an order for contact or prohibiting contact under section 51A of the Adoption and Children Act 2002): Form A53
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Form A53: Application for a Contact Order (Section 26 Adoption and Children Act 2002 or an order for contact or prohibiting contact under section 51A of the Adoption and Children Act 2002).
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Official publication updated 2016-11-01. Catalogue checked 9 November 2026. Follow the official guidance for the form's scope, required documents and filing route. Source: HMCTS. Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.