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Solicitors Child Custody

  • Child Arrangements Orders: These legal orders set out where the child lives and the contact they have with the other parent.
  • Shared vs. Sole Custody: Shared custody involves both parents having significant care responsibilities, while sole custody grants primary care to one parent (though contact is still encouraged for the other).
  • Best interests principle: Decisions are guided by factors such as the child’s welfare, their wishes (depending on age and understanding), and each parent’s ability to meet their needs.
  • Parental responsibility: Both parents typically have the legal authority to make decisions regarding education, healthcare, and general welfare, unless the court limits these rights.

A family solicitor can:

  • Provide legal advice: Explaining your rights and responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and helping you understand your options.
  • Negotiate arrangements: Aiming to reach an amicable solution through mediation or direct negotiation before resorting to court.
  • Represent you in court: If an agreement can’t be reached, the solicitor will present your case, gather evidence, and advocate for an order that supports your child’s best interests.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your situation and the solicitor’s experience. Many charge £150–£300 per hour, although fixed-fee packages may be available for more straightforward cases (such as drafting a consent order). More complex disputes—like contested custody—may involve higher fees due to extended court proceedings. An initial consultation allows you to discuss your circumstances, estimate costs, and determine the best way to secure a positive outcome for your child.

Child custody in the UK—often referred to as “child arrangements”—determines where a child lives and how much time they spend with each parent following a separation or divorce. The court’s primary goal is to serve the child’s best interests, which generally involves promoting stable relationships and open communication between both parents wherever possible.

Child Custody Solicitors

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Child Custody Guildford

Child Custody Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kiran Kaur is an experienced solicitor based in Guildford, with 15 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, and healthcare-related legal matters. As a key member of C P Law Associates, which was established in 2014, Kiran has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and strong legal represen...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am Founder and Director at RVS Solicitors. Years of experience in Family Law, have led me to heading our Family Law Department, where I lead a team of equally talented lawyers with a passion for Family Law. From the beginning of my career, I knew that my passion lay in Family Law. I trained in a specialist Family Law firm...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

29 years of experience

From 350 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : In my almost 22 years, as a Family Lawyer I would say the most rewarding aspect of what I do is build relationships with my clients and help them to successfully move on with their lives without all of the drama. I meet clients at what is probably the worst time of their lives when they are often angry, confused and very di...

David Smith

Birmingham B14 7DY

David Smith solicitor Child Custody Birmingham

Child Custody Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Glover Priest in May 2019 having previously spent several years working as a family solicitor for Legal 500-ranked regional firms. I have a wealth of experience as a solicitor and deal with the full range of private family matters including separation and divorce, property and financial matters, children matters re...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Child Custody Hampshire

Child Custody Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

From 210 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : Joanne Gilholm is a highly experienced family lawyer based in Hampshire, with 26 years of expertise in handling complex and sensitive family law matters. Since qualifying in 1999 as a Chartered Legal Executive, she has dedicated her career to advising individuals through the challenges of marital and relationship breakdowns...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair solicitor Child Custody Preston

Child Custody Solicitor Preston

27 years of experience

From 150 £ and 201 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Raj Nair, a lawyer based in Preston, is a long-established professional with over 26 years of experience in leading areas of law. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Raj offers comprehensive legal services in various fields, including: Family Law: Providing legal support in family-related matters, including divorce, chil...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Child Custody Caernarfon

Child Custody Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

First consultation at £50, free if a case is opened

At a glance : Ian Winrow is an experienced solicitor with 11 years of legal practice, specializing in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and financial services. With a strong academic background, including a first-class law degree from Bangor University, Ian combines legal expertise with a practical, client-focused appr...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

8 years of experience

From 145 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background, he holds a first-class honours degree...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Michela Hughes is the matrimonial and family partner at SBP Law, based in London, with 26 years of experience in family law. She specialises in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, uncontested divorce, spousal support, child custody, adoption, child support, sexual offences, property division, and children...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist solicitor Child Custody Liverpool

Child Custody Solicitor Liverpool

11 years of experience

From 118 £ and 118 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Graham Twist is an experienced solicitor specializing in Family Law, Divorce, and Healthcare-related legal matters. As a Director at Michael Rose & Baylis Solicitors, he is dedicated to providing expert legal representation to clients facing complex family disputes and medical negligence claims. Since joining the firm i...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Helen Boynton solicitor Child Custody Wigan

Child Custody Solicitor Wigan

29 years of experience

From 260 £ and 260 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Pilgrim Hope Solicitors as a Consultant Family Lawyer in 2019. I qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1997 and I have specialised in the area of matrimonial and family law ever since. I am also a member of Resolution, an organisation committed to resolving areas of dispute in a co...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Child Custody Benfleet

Child Custody Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens solicitor Child Custody Plymouth

Child Custody Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : Gemma Stevens is an experienced family law solicitor based in Plymouth, with 18 years of practice in the field. She qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her Law degree at Plymouth University and the Legal Practice Course at Exeter University. Throughout her career, Gemma has focused on various aspects of family...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO solicitor Child Custody Luton

Child Custody Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

From 150 £ and 300 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : Ademola AKILO, a lawyer based in Luton, brings over 27 years of experience in a wide range of legal fields, including criminal law, fraud, motoring, family law, divorce, civil partnerships, immigration litigation, court claims, and healthcare law. Ademola is a versatile and dedicated solicitor, eager to take on new challeng...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Child Custody Liverpool

Child Custody Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 185 £ and 185 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Calum Whelan is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool, specializing in family law, divorce, and wills, trusts, and estates. With eight years of legal experience, he is a key member of Paul Crowley & Co, where he has been practicing since 2019, focusing exclusively on divorce, separation, and financial matters aris...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Child Custody East Sussex

Child Custody Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

From 235 £ and 235 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sarah-Jane collaborative family lawyer and accredited mediator specialising in family law since 1993 at a range of large regional and smaller local firms; offers mediation (including MIAMs) with regard to all issues relating to both children and finances; committed to finding non-adversarial and cost-effective solutions to ...

Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Angela Lally solicitor Child Custody Leeds

Child Custody Solicitor Leeds

24 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Angela Lally is a solicitor based in Leeds with 23 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to matrimonial finances and family matters. In Family Law and Divorce, Angela advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoption, child...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee solicitor Child Custody Cardiff

Child Custody Solicitor Cardiff

20 years of experience

From 265 £ and 265 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ranked in Chambers and Partners as the 'Associate to watch', Hannah Magee is a family law specialist and deals with all areas of family law including divorce, cohabitation disputes, children and ancillary financial matters. Hannah is a member of Resolution and an Accredited Member of the Law Society Family Law Panel. Hannah...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Child Custody Essex

Child Custody Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

From 118 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Salmaan Islam is a highly experienced lawyer based in Essex, with 18 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, he provides legal services tailored to a diverse client base. He does not accept legal aid cases but offers...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell solicitor Child Custody Sheffield

Child Custody Solicitor Sheffield

15 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Recommended in the Legal 500 2020, I am a partner and the head of the family law department at Graysons and have specialised in family law now for a number of years. With significant experience in family law, I deal with the whole spectrum of legal issues that affect families, including divorce, separation, finances, injunc...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts solicitor Child Custody Manchester

Child Custody Solicitor Manchester

14 years of experience

From 170 £ and 230 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emma joined Stephensons in 2019 as a solicitor in the family law department based in the Manchester office. She was made an associate later in the same year. Emma studied for her undergraduate degree at the University of Keele and obtained her postgraduate degree in legal practice at the University of Staffordshire. Emma qu...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Child Custody Southend-on-Sea

Child Custody Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollie obtained her LLB (Hons) in 2009, before passing the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2010 at Anglia Ruskin University. Hollie undertook her training contract at an Essex firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Hollie has experience of working in private practice and at a local authority, as an in-house so...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin solicitor Child Custody Liverpool

Child Custody Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

From 161 £ and 161 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Heather Meakin is a solicitor based in Liverpool with seven years of experience in Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. She provides expert legal guidance tailored to the needs of individuals and families, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. Heather does not accept legal aid. In D...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT solicitor Child Custody Nottingham

Child Custody Solicitor Nottingham

30 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : David Winnett is a highly experienced family law solicitor and a partner in the Family Law Team at Hopkins Solicitors in Nottingham, with 29 years of experience in the field. He qualified in 1996 and joined the firm in 2002. David is a leading expert in Collaborative Family Law, a progressive and non-confrontational approac...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Child Custody London

Child Custody Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : With 19 years of experience, Nicola Palfrey is a dynamic and highly skilled solicitor specializing in criminal law, family law, employment law, and civil litigation. Fluent in Arabic, English, German, and Italian, Nicola provides expert legal services to a diverse range of clients. Areas of Expertise Criminal Law – Speciali...

Ruth TAYLOR

Northampton NN2 6EZ

Ruth TAYLOR solicitor Child Custody Northampton

Child Custody Solicitor Northampton

29 years of experience

From 250 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ruth Taylor is a highly experienced family law solicitor with 28 years of expertise in the field. She began her career in family law in 1985 as a secretary to a family law solicitor before qualifying as a Legal Executive and later as a Solicitor in 1997. Ruth has worked exclusively in family law throughout her career, which...

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Amanda Rimmer solicitor Child Custody Wigan

Child Custody Solicitor Wigan

33 years of experience

From 170 £ and 230 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am a Partner in the family law team at Stephensons. I joined Stephensons in 1992 and have specialised in family law ever since. Separation and family disputes can bring a variety of situations which require careful management, advice and support and as a specialist family lawyer experience has shown that all situations ar...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal solicitor Child Custody Dudley

Child Custody Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : I head the Family Department at Wright Solicitors and undertake supervision for the relevant staff. My experience in Family matters is extensive and I have acted for parties involved in divorce proceedings, dissolution of civil partnership proceedings and cohabiting couples who have separated. I regularly deal with matrimon...

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Kieran HENRY

Stockport SK1 3SU

Kieran HENRY solicitor Child Custody Stockport

Family Law Solicitor Stockport

33 years of experience

From 100 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Custody

At a glance : Kieran Henry is an experienced solicitor based in Stockport with 32 years of expertise in criminal law, family law, mediation, and civil litigation. As the founding member of his own law firm, Kieran has built a reputation for his fearless approach to legal practice and his thorough, case-focused preparation. He is known fo...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Child Custody Hove

Family Law Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

Taslim Khan

Uxbridge UB8 1QG

Taslim Khan solicitor Child Custody Uxbridge

Family Law Solicitor Uxbridge

23 years of experience

From 110 £ and 110 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Taslim Khan is an experienced solicitor based in Uxbridge, with 22 years of legal practice. She is fluent in English, French, Punjabi, and Urdu, allowing her to serve a diverse range of clients effectively. Over the years, Taslim has built up a broad and extensive expertise, having worked in both small and large firms, and ...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Richard Boateng solicitor Child Custody Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Richard Boateng is a solicitor based in Middlesex with 24 years of experience across multiple legal disciplines, including criminal law, employment law, family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. His extensive expertise and dynamic approach enable him to provide innovative and effective legal solutions to his...

Zubair RASHEED

Birmingham B16 8SP

Zubair RASHEED solicitor Child Custody Birmingham

Family Law Solicitor Birmingham

15 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Zubair Rasheed is an experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 14 years of practice in family law, immigration, business, and human rights. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, he is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance tailored to the diverse needs of his clients. He does not accept legal aid cases. With a s...

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