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Child Law Solicitors in Grantham
During a divorce or separation, there will be a wide range of issues that need to be resolved. In many cases, making suitable arrangements for your children can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged matters you will be faced with.
The importance of having the right legal support on your side when dealing with child law matters cannot be underestimated, especially where you are seeking to negotiate an agreement with minimal disruption.
At Chattertons, our highly experienced child law solicitors in Grantham provide tailored legal advice and support that allows you to secure an outcome which is in the best interests of your children, while also protecting your parental rights.
Working to negotiate an amicable settlement with your former partner wherever possible, our team can carefully guide you through all of the legal processes involved in your matter. If it is necessary to take a matter through to the courts to achieve the right result, rest assured that we have the experience and knowhow to represent you in the right way.
Contact our child law solicitors in Grantham
For help with any area of child law in Grantham or throughout Lincolnshire, contact our Grantham office now by calling 01476 591550 or fill in our simple online enquiry form.
Our child law services in Grantham
Our child law solicitors in Grantham have in-depth experience across a full range of issues in relation to children, including the following:
- Negotiating arrangements for children
- Child Arrangements orders
- Specific Issue orders
- Prohibited Steps orders
- Parental Responsibility orders
- Moving overseas with children
- Grandparents’ rights
Negotiating arrangements for children
When addressing arrangements for children, the court’s preference will be for both parents to reach an agreement between themselves wherever possible. This process will often involve devising a parenting plan, with both parents engaging in negotiations to ensure that all parties are in agreement over what should happen.
Our child law solicitors in Grantham have specialist expertise in working with parents to find solutions whilst keeping any potential conflict to a minimum. When instructed, we can advise you on what should be included in a parenting plan, negotiating on your behalf where required.
Child Arrangements orders
If you find that it is not possible to come to a voluntary agreement regarding the arrangements for your child, it may be necessary to apply to the court for a Child Arrangements order. Such an order will set out where your child will live and how much time they will spend with both parents.
Our child law solicitors in Grantham can support you with applying for a Child Arrangements order, ensuring that the process remains as straightforward as possible.
Specific Issue order
Specific Issue orders can be granted by the family court when a decision needs to be made to resolve a specific dispute in relation to child arrangements.
If you need to make a Specific Issue order, our team can work alongside you to guide you through the process of applying to the courts.
Prohibited Steps orders
While similar to Specific Issue orders, Prohibited Steps orders fulfil a different purpose. When put in place, a Prohibited Steps order will prevent the other parent (or individual with parental responsibility) from carrying out a certain activity, such as removing your child from school or taking them out of the country.
Our child law solicitors in Grantham can assess whether making a Prohibited Steps order will be in your best interests and, if so, guide you through the process of making an application.
Parental Responsibility orders
Parental responsibility defines the legal rights and responsibilities you will have as a parent. There are certain situations where you may need to apply to obtain a Parental Responsibility order, including where parents or stepparents are unable to agree on whether one party should have parental responsibility.
Our child law solicitors can advise you on your rights and your options for obtaining a Parental Responsibility order, as well as supporting you with the process of making an application.
Moving overseas with children
To take your children abroad, you will need the permission of anyone who has parental responsibility. If you are unable to obtain permission, it will be necessary to apply to the court.
Our solicitors can support you with the full process involved in moving overseas with your children, including any preliminary meetings that are needed before an application is submitted to the court. We can support you in creating a comprehensive application that stands up to any potential scrutiny.
Grandparents’ rights
Grandparents do not have any automatic legal rights to see their grandchildren in the UK. That said, grandparents can apply for a court order in relation to the arrangements for grandchildren, or to become a child’s guardian.
Our child law solicitors in Grantham can review your current situation and the options available to you, assisting with negotiating contact where required.
Our Grantham solicitors’ child law expertise
Chattertons’ family law team have decades of experience in advising on a wide range of legal issues, including those related to arrangements for children.
Our team’s approach focuses on removing conflict wherever possible. Our Grantham child law solicitors are expert negotiators and will seek to achieve an acceptable solution for you and your family wherever possible. This approach means we will be in a strong position to help you and your former partner find the right balance for your children.
Our team includes a number of members of Resolution, an organisation committed to promoting a non-confrontational approach to family law.
Contact our child law solicitors in Grantham
If you need to make arrangements for your children in the wake of a divorce or separation, or any other scenario, whether through negotiations or via a court order, our experienced team can help.
For help with any area of child law in Grantham or throughout Lincolnshire, contact our Grantham office now by calling 01476 591550 or fill in our simple online enquiry form.