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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

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...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal solicitor Child Support Dudley

Child Support Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Child Support Essex

Child Support Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

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...

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...

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...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair solicitor Child Support Preston

Child Support Solicitor Preston

27 years of experience

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...

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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Child Support London

Child Support Solicitor London

8 years of experience

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...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell solicitor Child Support Sheffield

Child Support Solicitor Sheffield

15 years of experience

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO solicitor Child Support Luton

Child Support Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Child Support Southend-on-Sea

Child Support Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT solicitor Child Support Nottingham

Child Support Solicitor Nottingham

30 years of experience

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...

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Osman Zulfiqar

Bradford BD8 9HL

Osman Zulfiqar solicitor Child Support Bradford

Family Law Solicitor Bradford

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Osman Zulfiqar is a highly experienced solicitor with over 22 years of expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, and family law. As the founder of Prolegis Solicitors, he is committed to providing strategic, results-driven legal representation with a client-focused approach. Under his leadership, Prolegis Solicitors oper...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal solicitor Child Support London

Family Law Solicitor London

14 years of experience

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...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist solicitor Child Support Liverpool

Family Law 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...

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane solicitor Child Support London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dr. Macfarlane represents all sizes of business covering all their corporate and commercial needs. Whether it is contract reviews or an acquisition of or for your business. As a trusted adviser he brings experience, technical, governance and compliance knowledge and the experience from having worked for international corpor...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Child Support Hampshire

Family Law 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...

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