Children Law

Family solicitors in Chester and North Wales

There are many aspects of Children Law which our expert family law solicitors are able to offer clear and sensible advice upon, especially with custody and access rights (for parents or grandparents).

Whether you have recently separated or whether you are experiencing difficulties with an ex-partner and the existing arrangements for your children, our family lawyers will guide you through the options for you and your family with the interests of the children at the forefront.

Our family law solicitors can help you with issues as to with whom a child will live (previously known as custody or residence) as well as the arrangements for spending time with (access or contact) and having a positive relationship with both of their parents.

We can offer advice in circumstances where the safety and welfare of a child is an issue and put into place the protective measures of prohibited steps orders or specific issue orders.

Our team are experts in relocation matters whether within this country or internationally.

There are times when matter’s involving children are extremely urgent and require the Court’s immediate intervention. Our team can be on hand to help you at short notice to help assess the urgency and the protective steps that are in the best interest of your children.

Our children lawyers are members of Resolution and will advise you in a child-focused manner. Although Legal Aid is limited in children matters, there are circumstances where our family lawyers can advise you with the benefit of Legal Aid. Click here to see whether you may be eligible for Legal Aid.

Our team can help you with the following:-

• Child Arrangement Orders
• Occupation Orders
• Parental Responsibility
• Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue
• Grandparent contact
• Internal and International Relocation
• Care Order and Supervision Order
• Pre-proceedings