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Hi all , I hope someone can answer some of these questions for me . Long story short I maybe having to have my 10 year old Daughter stay with me . I know at that age she has to have a separate bedroom. As I currently live in a one bedroom maisonette would I be able to sleep downstairs and her have the bedroom even though there's are no doors between her and me ? Also the bedroom is more than large enough to separate into two. Does anyone know what any separation should be made of ? Would a thick sheet hung from the roof be considered good enough ? One last question if I do separate the bedroom she would have to walk though my side to get to hers is this acceptable ? I know some of those may sound strange but it's a case of covering all bases . Thank you for any help you can give .
Hi There,
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I am not sure what the espectations are around having your daughter in the same room as you, I would play it safe and sleep downstairs and allow her to have your bed when she stays, if she is staying long term, then you may have to think about seperating the room up stairs, I would imagine that as long as she has privacy to get dressed then that would be enough, but as said I don't know what the law is.
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GTTS
There is very little law in this area. If courts are involved then it is down to CAFCASS to assess the suitability of the accommodation.
As GTTS says, if this is a long term arrangement you may have to come up with a more permanent solution.
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