For Your Children
Child Contact
Our experts deal with child contact issues on a regular basis. Following a breakdown of the
relationship, often the children are left confused and worried. They suddenly see more of
one parent than the other and lack a set routine.
To help make the process easier for you and your children, we discuss your family situation
extensively to ensure an application is made reflecting the children’s best interests.
Moreover, if you have not had regular contact with your child(ren) even after an order has
been made by the court and you unsure of what to do – we can advise on the necessary
steps to be taken.
Our experts will provide with you with all the crucial details regarding a Child Arrangements
Order when you book an appointment.
Special Guardianship Order
A Special Guardianship Order appoints one or more individuals as the child(ren)’s special
guardian. The special guardian must be aged over 16 and not the parent of the child(ren).
Generally, any guardian, anyone named in the child arrangements order as with whom the
child is to live, a local authority or a relative who has lived with the child(ren) for a period of
at least 1 year before the application is made can apply.
To gain a better understanding and expert advice on the steps to be taken please contact
our experts today.
Specific Issue & Prohibited Steps Order
Any issues that the parents cannot decide on whether that’s which school the child(ren)
should go to or any matters importance – the courts can make the decision in the best
interests of the child. This is a specific issue order.
On the other hand, if you want to stop the other parent from doing something such as,
taking them abroad without your consent, you may apply for a Prohibited Steps Order.
Depending on your circumstances, our experts can advise you on which application(s) are
necessary. The wealth of knowledge and experience our solicitors hold will provide you with
the best service.
Please book an appointment with us for further information.
Parental Responsibility
The biological mothers receive immediate parental responsibility of the child(ren).
Others with parental responsibility include:
- The father – if he was married to the mother at the time the child was born
- Unmarried father – if he is named in the child’s birth certificate
- Same-sex partners – if they were civil partners or married at the time the child(ren)
was born or at the time of fertility treatment
You can apply to obtain PR of a child.
Our solicitors can offer you advice on the right course of action and clarify any questions you may have.
