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Solicitors Child Support

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 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.

Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria  Middlesex

Child Support Solicitor Middlesex

28 years of experience

From 260 £ and 275 £

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...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell  East Sussex

Child Support 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 ...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin  Liverpool

Child Support 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...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes  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...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal  Dudley

Child Support Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal  London

Child Support 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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon  London

Child Support 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...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns  Warwickshire

Child Support Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

From 265 £ and 265 £

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...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI  Bradford

Child Support Solicitor Bradford

22 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

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 ...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair  Preston

Child Support 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...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens  Plymouth

Child Support Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors

Child Support 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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Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears  Plymouth

Child Support Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow  Caernarfon

Child Support Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee  Cardiff

Child Support 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...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell  Sheffield

Child Support 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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey  London

Child Support Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm  Hampshire

Child Support Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

From 210 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho  London

Child Support 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...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Helen Boynton  Wigan

Child Support 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  Benfleet

Child Support 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...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY  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 ...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO  Luton

Child Support Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

From 150 £ and 300 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT  Nottingham

Child Support 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...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist  Liverpool

Child Support 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...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy  Edu  London

Child Support Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Angela Lally  Leeds

Child Support 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...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts  Manchester

Child Support 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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER  Cardiff

Child Support Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Child Support

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...

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Amanda Rimmer  Wigan

Child Support 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...

5 Solicitors in Family Law (Area of expertise might be Child Support)

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Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary  Southall

Family Law Solicitor Southall

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, offering expert legal services in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. With a wealth of experience, he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' needs, handling everything from family-related disputes to estate administration. In F...

Range Solicitors

Manchester M16 8EE

Range Solicitors  Manchester

Family Law Solicitor Manchester

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Range Solicitors is a trusted legal firm based in Manchester, providing specialist legal services in a wide range of practice areas. Our experienced team is dedicated to offering high-quality legal advice and representation tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. We assist clients in matters inc...

Amanda VERMEULEN

London W1A 6US

Amanda VERMEULEN  London

Family Law Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 190 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

Free first consultation of 15 min

At a glance : I am a solicitor and I am here to help you. My charging rates are reasonable and I offer a free initial chat via telephone or Zoom. You have absolutely nothing to lose by having an initial chat with me about your case and there will be no pressure placed on you. I have 19 years’ experience. I only specialise in divorce and ...

Zubair RASHEED

Birmingham B16 8SP

Zubair RASHEED  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...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad  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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