Top 10 of 1,643 law firms for Seven Year Child Rule, Child Law

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The Seven Year Rule in this area concerns how long a child’s living arrangements or care orders may be considered when deciding issues such as permanence, contact, or adoption. A solicitor practises by reviewing the child’s housing, welfare and contact history, and advises on options for securing or challenging long-term arrangements. They may prepare and present evidence to the court, liaise with local authorities, guardians ad litem, and the child’s family, and help with applications for orders or placements that affect the child’s future.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The decision can shape a child's permanent living situation and future support, with deadlines and potential irreversible outcomes that affect guardianship, contact, and welfare. A solicitor ensures the relevant legal tests are met, evidentially supported, and properly documented in court proceedings, while safeguarding the child’s interests throughout.

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Ralph McCran

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We used Ralph McCran to get a Residence Order for our Grandchild. He was extremely professional and gave us all of the advice we needed. He acted promptly and kept us in the loop throughout the whole process . We would definitely recommend him and the practice to anyone . First class from start to finish.

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James Legg

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James has represented me as a Barrister in the last two court hearings in complex proceedings for child arrangements that lasted two years and with a last bundle of documents comprising of 389 pages. Although he wasn’t representing me for the first three hearing, his knowledge and insight on my case was excellent and what he brought to the Court attention in my last two Position Statements was decisive. His help and idea, to apply for an urgent in person hearing to solve a mistake made by an external agency for a Psychological Assessment ordered by the Judge, was crucial. Without his professional advice we wouldn’t have been able to submit such an important document. I am very grateful that, even though he is a In-House Barrister, he agreed to represent me also in my last hearing, even though it was a Pre-Trial of a Fact Finding Hearing. As the proceeding where taking a high toll on my mental health, with anxiety and PTSD, I appreciated very much his calm composure, preparedness, capacity to build trust and his empathy.

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Emily Powell

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My solicitor Emily provided excellent support in a difficult situation and helped guide me through to a peaceful resolution with my ex partner on child arrangement maters.

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