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Frequent questions

I have lost custody of my child, following divorce. I want to sort out visiting arrangements. What should I do ? You really need to speak to one of our expert family solicitors as all cases need to be viewed on an individual basis as they are each unique… more>

My ex-spouse is being difficult about my visits to see my child(ren). What can I do?  Ideally, you want to use a solicitor (and they may suggest a mediator can help) to try and resolve the difficulties amicably… more>

My child(ren) live with my ex-spouse. What rights do I have to make decisions about them, for example where they go to school, whether they attend certain after school activities etc ?

My ex-spouse is not keeping up their maintenance payments for our child(ren). What should I do?  This will depend on how those maintenance payments were agreed. If there is a court order setting out the terms, then you should take legal advice immediately… more>

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Child Custody

Children, Custody & Contact

Agreeing the parenting issues amicably

When a relationship breaks down, it can often be the case that the children feel the separation keenly. Often this will be the hardest issue for you to deal with. Our expert team of family lawyers can help guide you through this very difficult time.

We will assist you in deciding where the children should live and working out contact arrangements so that they will see their other parent regularly. Our family lawyers are members of Resolution – First for Family Law - and we do everything we can to discourage conflict over your children which can adversley affect them. We promote a collaborative, conciliatory and constructive approach in resolving these sensitive family matters.

Going to Court?

If at the end of a relationship you cannot come to amicable arrangements about childcare with your ex-partner then it will be necessary for the Courts to decide on your behalf in Children Act proceedings. We will be more on hand to guide through the process.

The Court's paramount consideration is for the welfare of the child, every other consideration is secondary. So the Court will try and decide on the basis of what the Judge thinks is best for the child. The Court will make decisions and Orders about:

  • Residence (formerly known as custody) - whom the child will be based with most of the time
  • Contact (formerly known as access) - the visits the child will have with the parent they are not based with
  • Parental Responsibility (all the responsibilities a parent needs to make decisions on behalf of a child)

In addition the Court may be asked to make Orders about the following:

  • A Specific Issue concerning the upbringing of a child, e.g. attending a particular school.
  • The financial provision for the child’s education or housing.
  • A Prohibitive Step preventing a specific course of action occurring without the consent of the Court such as one parent taking a child out of the country without the consent of the other.

Please note that we are unable to offer advice under Legal Aid.

 

Call us now to speak to one of our expert advisors or Request a Call Back using the form at the top of this page.

Meet the Team

We are asked regularly to assist parents in coming to a decision about all sorts of issues that might affect their child. We are keen to help so that if you have any issue that you might wish to raise with us. Please contact one of our family team:


  • Peter Grunberger

  • Stuart Hughes

  • Clare Pilsworth

  •   Maria Pilikos

  • Amanda Thurston

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