Children’s Matters – Legal Advisory

We provide sensitive and practical legal advice on a wide range of children’s matters following family breakdown, separation, or other changes in family circumstances. Our goal is to ensure that the best interests of the child are always protected.

Child Custody (Child Arrangements)

We assist parents and carers in resolving where a child will live and how much time they will spend with each parent. Services include:

· Negotiating and formalising parenting agreements

· Applications for Child Arrangements Orders

· Resolving disputes over contact, relocation, or parental responsibility

· Representing clients in mediation and family court proceedings

Adoption

We support individuals and families through the legal process of adopting a child, including:

· Step-parent and relative adoptions

· Domestic and international adoption procedures

· Preparing court applications and representation at hearings

Child Maintenance

We advise parents on securing appropriate financial support for their children. This includes:

· Calculating child maintenance obligations

· Negotiating private maintenance agreements

· Applications to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) or family courts where necessary

Enforcement of maintenance orders