Child Custody Solicitors & Children’s Law.

We can help you with decisions about where your children should live, access arrangements and parental responsibility following a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. We have an extremely strong track-record of successfully helping separating parents to agree on these matters through discussion and dialogue.

Where this approach does not bring about a resolution however, we can help you apply to the court for a Child Arrangement Order. We will help you to complete all the necessary paperwork, represent you at hearings and will carefully prepare all statements and evidence that the court will require to reach the right decision.

Although as a grandparent you don’t have automatic legal rights when it comes to your grandchildren, that is not the full picture and we regularly provide legal advice and support to families facing issues or disputes on this matter. Whether you are pursuing a legal order to formalise guardianship of your grandchildren or whether, as a grandparent, you are fighting for your right to see them, we can offer all the help you will need.

There are many issues affecting stepfamilies including parental responsibility, adoption and inheritance. Whatever the situation, our team of family law specialists are on hand with the expert, legal advice you will need to bring your case to a swift and effective close.

The law surrounding parental responsibility can be confusing but we can provide you with clarity and guidance. We can advise on all aspects of parental responsibility including agreements and orders, as well as the court process to have this responsibility removed where necessary and possible. We can also provide information on alternative routes such as surrendering or transferring parental responsibility.

If you wish to apply for a Special Guardianship Order then we can help you with the full, legal process, the assessment process and the full court proceedings. We are also able to help anyone wishing to change or remove the order so that they are able to obtain sole, legal responsibility for their children.

We can help you with any dispute resolution appointments and hearings, which are designed to give you the opportunity to voice your thoughts and concerns in decisions about the living arrangements and/or welfare of your children. The aim is always to help both parents resolve as many issues as possible and come to an agreement, but where this is not possible we will establish all the facts to help the court make a decision about arrangements for your children.

We can also help you to prepare for a fact finding hearing, which will be held in the event that either party raises allegations of domestic or child abuse

We can also help you prepare for a final contested hearing, which will be held at the end of court proceedings of the parties have not been able to reach an agreement.

Our team of specialists will explain how child maintenance is calculated and will advise on all aspects of your entitlement including whether an agreement can be drawn up without the involvement of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), if a formal agreement needs to be made and how this may impact upon the level of maintenance paid or received.

We will take the time to thoroughly understand your individual circumstances so that we can provide you with tailored advice about how your particular paternity dispute can be resolved either with or without court action.

Our dedicated Child Law Solicitors have an excellent track record of securing successful outcomes for families nationally, providing them with reassurance and peace of mind for the future.

The prospect of having to fight for the right to be with your child or children can be somewhat overwhelming, but ensuring you have a skilled child custody lawyer on your side can make all the difference. Child Law Solicitors are family lawyers who have gained extensive experience in child arrangement and child custody cases.

In many situations, by working together with a child’s best interests in mind, parents can successfully negotiate an agreeable custody agreement without needing to go to court. Unfortunately, there are instances where one parent’s idea of what’s best for the children differs significantly from the other’s and no form of agreement can be reached.

If you can sit down with your child’s other parent and agree on the details of physical and legal custody, visitation, and child support, then it’s unlikely that you’ll require the services of a lawyer. If you can’t, you might need a family lawyer, a mediator, or even both.

At Lanyon Bowdler, we have a transparent approach to costs so there are never any surprises. We offer fixed fees and staged payment options in addition to the traditional hourly charging rate. You can tailor your payment plan to suit your personal circumstances.