Child Solicitors

It is advisable for you and your partner to agree on a sum for maintenance for the children between you. If you are unable to do so then you may be dependent upon statutory rules which take the decisions away from you and your former partner. If you enter into an agreement you may consider entering into a Family Based Arrangement which may help you enforce any agreement if your former partner fails to pay.

Legislation passed in 2014 failed to codify the courts in fact facilitate such. If the court is to make such an order then the order must specify the periods during which the child is to live in different households.

It is not necessary to seek an order in respect of children. The court encourages parents to resolve differences that they may have regarding the children between themselves. In fact, the non intervention principle means that the court should not make an order unless it considers making an order is better for the child. If the court were to make an order it would have regard to the welfare checklist.

We provide expert guidance on Child Arrangements Orders, helping you secure fair and practical agreements regarding where your children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and other key aspects of their care following a separation.

We support grandparents in making applications for contact or care of their grandchildren, providing expert guidance to navigate the legal process and achieve the best outcomes for the children involved.

We provide expert advice on Specific Issue Orders, helping resolve disputes between parents regarding important decisions about their children’s upbringing, such as education, medical treatment, or relocation.

We offer expert guidance on making court applications to resolve disputes involving children, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their care, contact, and well-being.

We provide expert support in making child arrangements, helping parents reach fair agreements on their children’s living and contact arrangements following separation.

We offer expert guidance on relocation matters, helping parents navigate the legal process for moving with children, whether within the UK or internationally, while prioritising the children's best interests.

We provide expert advice on Prohibited Steps Orders, helping parents prevent specific actions concerning their children, such as relocation or changes to their care, without mutual consent.

We assist unmarried parents in securing financial orders to ensure proper support for their children, covering housing, maintenance, and other essential needs.