Children

An unfortunate but not uncommon side effect of relationship breakdown is that issues can arise regarding the arrangements for the care of children.

We always have the best interests of the children in mind and will provide you with sensible and practical advice about what can be the most emotive of issues.

We will encourage you and assist you in trying to resolve any issues regarding children with your partner or spouse by agreement, either through lawyers or by attending mediation.

If you are not able to resolve matters by agreement, we can assist you in making an application to the Court under the Children Act 1989 for various orders. We can advise you about such applications and discuss whether this is the most appropriate step to take in your case.

If an application to the Court is necessary we can prepare the necessary paperwork to make the application and act for you throughout the Court process.

If you receive paperwork from your partner or spouse, or from his or her lawyers, indicating that an application to the Court has been made, we can advise you about how to respond to this paperwork and act for you in the proceedings if necessary.  

For further information please contact one of the team.