Child Arrangement Orders
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Child Custody Issues
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Parental Responsibility
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Grandparents' Rights
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Prohibited Steps Orders
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Child Arrangement Orders - Child Custody Issues - Parental Responsibility - Grandparents' Rights - Prohibited Steps Orders -
Children Law
Changing family circumstances such as divorce often bring about a need to revisit what now constitutes arrangements made in the best interests of children.
We understand the emotional impact this can place on a family and will work with you to ensure your children’s rights and needs are met to ensure the best outcome for their welfare, both short term and long term.
Talk to our team about how we can help put your preferred arrangements for the protection and benefit of your children in place.
Contact us on 01622 815 940 to discuss how we can help, or alternatively, complete the enquiry form to arrange an initial consultation.
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We are able to offer a fixed-fee consultation to discuss your requirements and ensure you’re matched with the best lawyer from our experienced team to take your case forward to a successful conclusion.
Typically, our clients are homeowners, those with the means to pay for their legal fees privately, or those who qualify for litigation funding. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist clients requiring Legal Aid or those on low income or universal credit.
arrangements
Child Arrangement Orders, previously known as Residence and Contact orders, set out the terms and details with whom the child(ren) should live and spend time with. Specific Issues Orders ask the court to decide on a matter of particular concern such as what school a child should attend or if their religious upbringing needs are met. A ‘Prohibited Steps’ order stops a parent making a decision about the child’s upbringing.
financial welfare
Whilst day-to-day child maintenance is normally dealt with (in the cases of non-agreement) by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), the court can ensure the child(ren) of divorcing spouses have the benefit of a stable home which can affect property distribution of the marital assets. Other provisions for child welfare can be dealt with if the assets allow, but cannot be ‘ring fenced’ if contradictary needs exist.
other matters
Grandparents and extended family members who ordinarily play an important role in a child’s life can sadly be diminished in divorcing families due to a lack of defined ‘grandparent’s rights’ under existing UK law. We can assist in helping family members to make their application to the court to formalise ongoing contact with a Child Arrangement Order, should attempts for agreement through negotiation or mediation fail.