Childcare Law

Child Residence and Contact

When divorcing or separating couples have children, it is often necessary to determine child residence and child contact matters.

In considering where a child will live after a divorce, it may be necessary to apply for a Child Arrangements Order (live with / contact). Such orders are used to determine where children will live, how much contact they will have with each of their parents and what types of contact will take place (for instance, visits or phone calls).​

Our Family law experts can help couples to apply for Child Arrangements Orders, as well as offer support with other matters related to children law, such as:

• Prohibited Steps Orders
• Specific Issue Orders
• Grandparents’ rights
• Parental Orders
• Parental Responsibility Orders
• Child adoption law
• Domestic abuse

In recent times, domestic abuse in relationships has become rampant, an experience that can be traumatic for both the victim and any children involved. It is important to remain physically and mentally safe, and remove oneself from the situation. Legal intervention is often necessary.

Our team can offer legal support in many ways, for example, where clients need to obtain  Domestic Violence Injunctions, including a Non-Molestation Order or Occupation Order. If necessary, we can also support clients in obtaining Emergency and without notice Injunctions.

Victims of domestic abuse may find it difficult to seek help. Our family solicitors are highly experienced and approach each case with both practicality and compassion.

To arrange an initial consultation, you can contact our office using the links above or fill in our quick enquiry form and we will get back to you soon.