Child Custody Lawyers
With a deep understanding of family law, our child custody lawyers are committed to securing the best outcome for your child.
How Does Child Custody Work?
The term child custody is now known as child arrangement order. While with child custody, only the parent with custody would have the right to make decisions; this new approach focuses on finding a solution that allows both parents to continue having a say in the care and upbringing of their child/ren. It provides an opportunity to co-parent amicably wherever possible unless, of course, there is a chance that one parent is a risk to the child/ren’s welfare.
Child Custody Lawyers With 50+ Years Of Experience
With over 50 years of experience as child custody lawyers, our team are well-versed in tailoring their knowledge to suit your unique circumstances. They will create a fair arrangement that details the following:
- Where should the child live?
- When will each parent see the child?
- How will each parent contribute to the cost of the child?
- Should the child change school?
- Will the child change their surname?
Make Financial Arrangements With Our Child Support Lawyers
One of the biggest hurdles that many separated parents face is making financial arrangements. Depending on your circumstances, there are three main ways that this can be solved, all of which can be handled by our reputable child support lawyers.
Family Based Arrangements
We can help you to make arrangements directly with your former partner. This is quicker, less costly and allows you to remain on good terms.
Child Maintenance Service
As a government scheme, the Child Maintenance Service determines maintenance payments for you and collects them on your behalf.
Court Proceedings
If an agreement cannot be reached, the last resort would be court proceedings, and our child lawyers will provide full representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the child custody process take?
We have split amicably; do we still need legal intervention?
Can child arrangement orders be changed?
My former partner wants to move abroad with my child. Can you help?
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