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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Children law 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...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Helen Boynton solicitor Children law Wigan

Children law 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...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Children law East Sussex

Children 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 ...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Children law 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...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts solicitor Children law 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...

Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary solicitor Children law 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...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Children law 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...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Children law 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...

David Smith

Birmingham B14 7DY

David Smith solicitor Children law 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...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY solicitor Children law Surrey

Children law 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 ...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee solicitor Children law 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...

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Amanda Rimmer solicitor Children law Wigan

Children law 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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Children law Essex

Children law Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

From 118 £ and 217 £

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...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT solicitor Children law 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...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears solicitor Children law 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...

Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria solicitor Children law 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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Children law 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...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell solicitor Children law 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...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho solicitor Children law 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...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair solicitor Children law Preston

Children law 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...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI solicitor Children law 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 ...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns solicitor Children law 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...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist solicitor Children law 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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Children law 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...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal solicitor Children law Dudley

Children law Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Children law 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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Children law 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...

Hallmark Solicitors Limited

Birmingham B4 6AT

Hallmark Solicitors Limited solicitor Children law 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...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes solicitor Children law 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...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Children law 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...

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.

Christopher Evans

Macclesfield SK11 6PL

Christopher Evans solicitor Children law Macclesfield

Family Law Solicitor Macclesfield

34 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 advice. He recognizes that legal issues can be over...

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane solicitor Children law London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 400 £ and 500 £

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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato solicitor Children law 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...

Sophie DONOVAN

West Midlands DY14 9HZ

Sophie DONOVAN solicitor Children law West Midlands

Family Law Solicitor West Midlands

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, Wills and probate, debt recovery, and residential conveyancing. With 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Sophie has built a strong reputation for providing professional, relia...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Children law Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As the head of the Immigration Department at Danbar Solicitors, Jennife...

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