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Solicitors Children law

Children law in the UK is a vital area of family law that deals with legal issues affecting minors and vulnerable individuals. It encompasses a broad range of matters including child custody and arrangements, parental responsibility, child support, and adoption, ensuring that every decision is made in the best interests of the child. The solicitors and lawyers listed below are highly experienced and fully competent in handling children law cases, providing expert guidance to protect the rights and welfare of children.

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO  Luton

Children law Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

From 150 £ and 300 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell  Sheffield

Children law 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...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon  Southend-on-Sea

Children law 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  Liverpool

Children law 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...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts  Manchester

Children law 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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow  Caernarfon

Children law Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins  Benfleet

Children law 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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN  Liverpool

Children law 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...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI  Bradford

Children law 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 ...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes  London

Children law 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...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist  Liverpool

Children law 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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey  London

Children law Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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  Northampton

Children law 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...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee  Cardiff

Children law 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...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal  London

Children law 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...

What does children law involve?

  • Child custody and arrangements: Establishing where a child will live and determining contact or visitation schedules between parents or guardians, ensuring decisions are made with the child’s best interests at heart.
  • Parental responsibility: Defining and assigning the legal rights and responsibilities of parents or guardians, including decision-making over education, healthcare, and overall welfare.
  • Child support and maintenance: Arranging financial support to cover the child’s living expenses, education, and healthcare needs following separation or divorce.
  • Adoption and surrogacy: Facilitating legal processes to adopt a child or establish parental rights through surrogacy, ensuring that all legal criteria and safeguards are met.
  • Dispute resolution: Resolving conflicts over custody, contact, or support arrangements through mediation or, if necessary, family court proceedings.
  • Child welfare and protection: Ensuring that in cases of abuse or neglect, legal measures are taken to safeguard the child’s well-being and secure appropriate protective orders.

How can a solicitor help with children law matters, and what does it cost?

  • Provide tailored legal advice: Evaluating your family circumstances to explain your rights and guide you through decisions related to custody, parental responsibility, and financial support.
  • Draft and review legal documents: Preparing applications for child arrangements orders, consent orders, and parental responsibility agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Negotiate and mediate: Facilitating negotiations between parties to reach mutually acceptable agreements, often avoiding the need for lengthy court proceedings.
  • Represent you in court: Advocating on your behalf in family court to resolve disputes over child arrangements or parental responsibilities when an out-of-court settlement isn’t possible.
  • Guide you through the legal process: Explaining each step of the process, required evidence, and potential outcomes to help you navigate complex children law matters confidently.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £400, with many firms offering fixed-fee packages for straightforward cases, such as drafting consent orders or negotiating custody agreements. An initial consultation—often free or available at a reduced rate—will help you understand your legal position, estimate likely expenses, and determine the best approach to protect your child’s welfare and secure a favourable outcome.

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho  London

Children law 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  Birmingham

Children law 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...

Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria  Middlesex

Children law 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...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns  Warwickshire

Children law 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...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy  Edu  London

Children law Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur  Guildford

Children law 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...

Catherine Watkins

Cwmbran NP44 1UG

Catherine Watkins  Cwmbran

Children law Solicitor Cwmbran

30 years of experience

From 140 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of Newbold Solicitors, where she specializes in family law, divorce, civil partnerships, and litigatio...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm  Hampshire

Children law Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

From 210 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT  Nottingham

Children law 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...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens  Plymouth

Children law Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary  Southall

Children 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...

Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Angela Lally  Leeds

Children law 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...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears  Plymouth

Children law Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Hallmark Solicitors Limited

Birmingham B4 6AT

Hallmark Solicitors Limited  Birmingham

Children law Solicitor Birmingham

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hallmark Solicitors Limited is a law firm based in Birmingham, UK, providing expert legal services in family law, financial disputes, and private client matters. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related issues, including divorce, nullity, disputes between cohabiting partners, and matters involving childr...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER  Cardiff

Children law Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

5 Solicitors in Family Law (Area of expertise might be Children law)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell  East Sussex

Family Law 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 ...

Nilu Bhatti

Berkshire RG45 7AX

Nilu Bhatti  Berkshire

Family Law Solicitor Berkshire

34 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Rowberrys in 1999 as a Partner and have many years’ experience in all areas of law, but with particular focus on Family Law. I also handle other work for Rowberrys’ clients, including Personal Injury claims, Contract and Civil Litigation. I am also a trained Mediator. Whatever the nature of the work I take on, my a...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon  London

Family Law 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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato  Birmingham

Family Law Solicitor Birmingham

37 years of experience

From 307 £ and 307 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 seamless legal process without the need to instruct additional counse...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

James Byrne  Stockport

Family Law Solicitor Stockport

35 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : James Byrne is an experienced solicitor based in Stockport, with a career spanning over four decades. He graduated from Manchester University Law School in 1986 and qualified as a solicitor in 1990. Throughout his extensive career, James has built a wealth of legal experience, handling thousands of personal injury, employme...

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