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Child Support Solicitors
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.
David Smith
Birmingham B14 7DY
Child Support Solicitors Birmingham
11 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Ian Winrow
Caernarfon LL55 4DA
Child Support Solicitors Caernarfon
11 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
David WINNETT
Nottingham NG1 5BS
Child Support Solicitors Nottingham
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Kiran Kaur
Guildford GU1 2AB
Child Support Solicitors Guildford
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Helen Bowns
Warwickshire CV37 6YX
Child Support Solicitors Warwickshire
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Ekra Afzal
Halifax HX1 2QR
Child Support Solicitors Halifax
9 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ekra Afzal is an experienced solicitor based in Halifax, specializing in criminal law, family law, divorce, immigration, and litigation. With nine years of legal practice, she has built a strong reputation for providing expert legal representation and achieving...
Bradie Pell
Sheffield S1 2DD
Child Support Solicitors Sheffield
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Chris BARBER
Cardiff CF10 3RS
Child Support Solicitors Cardiff
14 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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....
Nicola Palfrey
London W6 7PJ
Child Support Solicitors London
19 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Heather Meakin
Liverpool L3 1HU
Child Support Solicitors Liverpool
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Michela Hughes
London EC4V 5EF
Child Support Solicitors London
26 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Parminder KUMARI
Bradford BD1 5BD
Child Support Solicitors Bradford
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Sarah-Jane Riddell
East Sussex BN3 5AA
Child Support Solicitors East Sussex
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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;...
Michelle Camacho
London EC3V 3ND
Child Support Solicitors London
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Ruth TAYLOR
Northampton NN2 6EZ
Child Support Solicitors Northampton
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
What should I know about child support in the UK?
- 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.
How can a solicitor help with child support, and what does it cost?
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.
Pardeep Jassal
Dudley DY1 1JF
Child Support Solicitors Dudley
13 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Zharna Sutaria
Middlesex HA5 3EF
Child Support Solicitors Middlesex
27 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Thushara Collins
Benfleet SS7 5LD
Child Support Solicitors Benfleet
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Joy Edu
London SE13 6EE
Child Support Solicitors London
16 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Hollie Symon
Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ
Child Support Solicitors Southend-on-Sea
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Hannah Magee
Cardiff CF10 3BZ
Child Support Solicitors Cardiff
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Anne Shears
Plymouth PL4 9BD
Child Support Solicitors Plymouth
18 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Angela Lally
Leeds LS25 5BQ
Child Support Solicitors Leeds
23 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Graham Twist
Liverpool L3 1HU
Child Support Solicitors Liverpool
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Amanda Rimmer
Wigan WN3 5BA
Child Support Solicitors Wigan
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors
Solicitors London W6 7PJ
Child Support Solicitors
5 Solicitors
Does not accept legal aid
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,...
Ademola AKILO
Luton LU1 2QH
Child Support Solicitors Luton
27 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Joanne CLARKE
Bournemouth BH8 8EX
Child Support Solicitors Bournemouth
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 20 years of experience, Joanne Clarke specializes in family law, offering expert legal services in divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence matters. She has particular expertise in divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation agreements, and surrogacy issues, including...
Gemma Stevens
Plymouth PL4 9BD
Child Support Solicitors Plymouth
18 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Jacqueline MCCAULAY
Surrey SM3 9AA
Child Support Solicitors Surrey
24 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
5 Solicitors Family Law (Area of expertise might be Child Support)
We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.
Paul Britton
Hove BN3 2BP
Child Support Solicitors Hove
Does not accept legal aid
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...
John Cato
Birmingham B12 0NS
Child Support Solicitors Birmingham
36 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 36 years of experience, John Cato is a highly skilled solicitor and Solicitor-Advocate, providing expert legal services in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, and dispute resolution. His ability to represent clients in court allows for a...
Joanne Gilholm
Hampshire PO16 7BL
Child Support Solicitors Hampshire
26 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
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...
Christopher Evans
Macclesfield SK11 6PL
Child Support Solicitors Macclesfield
33 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Christopher Evans is an experienced solicitor based in Macclesfield with 33 years of legal practice. Specializing in family law, divorce, consumer rights, and consumer credit, Christopher is dedicated to helping clients navigate legal disputes with clear and understandable...
Jignesh Patel
Middlesex HA1 3LL
Child Support Solicitors Middlesex
8 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jignesh Patel is a solicitor based in Middlesex with 8 years of experience. He graduated with an LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Reading and completed his LPC at the University of Law. Jignesh began his...