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Solicitors Child Support

  • Child Maintenance Service (CMS): This government body calculates maintenance rates and can enforce payments if a voluntary agreement can’t be reached.
  • Calculation factors: Maintenance is usually based on the paying parent’s gross weekly income, the number of children, and how often the children stay overnight.
  • Private agreements: Some parents opt for a family-based arrangement, agreeing on amounts themselves without involving the CMS.
  • Enforcement powers: If payments are missed, the CMS can take direct action against earnings, bank accounts, or property.
  • Review and changes: Maintenance can be recalculated if circumstances change significantly—such as a new job, reduced income, or additional children to support.

A family solicitor can assist in a variety of situations, including:

  • Disputing CMS calculations: If you believe the Child Maintenance Service has miscalculated your payments or income level.
  • Seeking variations: Requesting changes to maintenance when there are special expenses or a significant change in circumstances (e.g., sudden job loss or high childcare costs).
  • Enforcing arrears: Taking legal action if the paying parent falls behind on child support, which may involve court applications or collaboration with the CMS.
  • Resolving complex financial arrangements: Addressing high-net-worth cases, self-employed income, or international maintenance issues.
  • Negotiating private agreements: Drafting legally sound, family-based arrangements that reflect both parents’ financial realities and the child’s best interests.

Costs typically depend on how complicated the matter is and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates often range from £150–£300, with some firms offering fixed-fee packages for straightforward cases. An initial consultation—sometimes free or at a reduced rate—can clarify your options, estimated fees, and the best steps to secure the right support for your child.

Child support in the UK (often referred to as “child maintenance”) ensures children receive the financial support they need when parents separate or divorce. The legal framework aims to make sure both parents contribute, based on their income and the child’s needs, providing stability and covering essentials such as housing, food, and education costs.

Child Support Solicitors

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Child Support Cardiff

Child Support Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes. Chris also represents large financial companies in civil litigati...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns solicitor Child Support Warwickshire

Child Support Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Helen Bowns is a solicitor based in Warwickshire with 29 years of experience in family law. She specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, domestic violence and abuse, property division, and children law, including civil partnerships. With extensive experience advising clients on complex family law matt...

David Smith

Birmingham B14 7DY

David Smith solicitor Child Support Birmingham

Child Support Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

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...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin solicitor Child Support Liverpool

Child Support Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

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...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Child Support London

Child Support Solicitor London

17 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee solicitor Child Support Cardiff

Child Support Solicitor Cardiff

20 years of experience

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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Child Support Caernarfon

Child Support Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY solicitor Child Support Surrey

Child Support Solicitor Surrey

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jacqueline McCaulay is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Surrey, with 24 years of expertise in divorce, matrimonial finance, and children matters. She provides tailored legal solutions to clients facing complex family law issues, ensuring a strategic and compassionate approach. Jacqueline has dedicated the ...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens solicitor Child Support Plymouth

Child Support Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears solicitor Child Support Plymouth

Child Support Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Anne Shears is a solicitor based in Plymouth with 18 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to resolving financial matters and family disputes. In Family Law and Divorce, Anne advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoptio...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist solicitor Child Support Liverpool

Child Support Solicitor Liverpool

11 years of experience

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...

Ruth TAYLOR

Northampton NN2 6EZ

Ruth TAYLOR solicitor Child Support Northampton

Child Support Solicitor Northampton

29 years of experience

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...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Child Support East Sussex

Child Support Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

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 ...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI solicitor Child Support Bradford

Child Support Solicitor Bradford

22 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Parminder Kumari is a highly experienced solicitor based in Bradford, specialising in family law with 21 years of expertise. She founded Apex Family Law and has been dedicated to helping families resolve legal issues since her qualification in 2004. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Parminder provides accessible ...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho solicitor Child Support London

Child Support Solicitor London

29 years of experience

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...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Child Support Hampshire

Child Support Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Child Support Benfleet

Child Support Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Child Support London

Child Support Solicitor London

20 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes solicitor Child Support London

Child Support 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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Child Support Liverpool

Child Support Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

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...

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Emeka Ezekwe

Ilford IG1 2SD

Emeka Ezekwe solicitor Child Support Ilford

Family Law Solicitor Ilford

26 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emeka Ezekwe is a highly experienced solicitor based in Ilford, with 25 years of expertise in family law, divorce, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying in 2000, he has built a strong reputation for providing tailored legal solutions that clients can trust when making crucial decisions in both ...

Taslim Khan

Uxbridge UB8 1QG

Taslim Khan solicitor Child Support Uxbridge

Family Law Solicitor Uxbridge

23 years of experience

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 ...

Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria solicitor Child Support Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and have been practising family law exclusively for the last 20 years. I am a Law Society accredited Family Law specialist and a member of Resolution, an organisation which adopts the principle of a non-confrontational and constructive approach to all family issues. I have extensive exp...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani solicitor Child Support London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Child Support London

Family Law Solicitor London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Areas of Expertise Employment & ...

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