Child Law Solicitors

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• Advice on child maintenance (previously child support)

  Our child law solicitors can advise both resident and non-resident parents on child maintenance applications made under the Child Maintenance Service.

  We can also give you practical support on the process of applying for a variation. This involves asking the service to take other income or expenses into account in their calculation.

  If you are not satisfied with a child maintenance decision, we can advise you on the appeals process.

• Advice on parental responsibility

  ‘Parental responsibility’ gives you the legal right to have a say in important aspects of your child’s life, such as their education, medical treatment and any change of name.

  A mother automatically has parental responsibility for her child from birth. A father usually has parental responsibility if he’s either:

  • Married to the child’s mother when the child is born (this remains if they later divorce)
  • Listed on the birth certificate (after a certain date)

  If you do not currently have parental responsibility for your child, we can help you apply and draft the necessary paperwork.

• Advice on relocating or moving abroad with children

  If you are considering moving to a new area with your child, or you believe your partner wants to relocate, our experienced solicitors can advise you.

  When moving abroad, we particularly recommend getting legal advice at an early stage. You will need the consent of the other parent, and this often requires careful negotiation and may result in court proceedings.

  Our family law team deals with applications for permission to remove children from the country and with the unlawful removal of children, both to and from England.