This area covers arrangements for where a child lives and with whom they spend time after separation, formalised through child arrangements and parental responsibilities. A solicitor drafts and negotiates orders such as Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders, and represents the client in Family Court proceedings or mediations. The work is shaped by factors like the child’s welfare, potential court involvement, and the parents’ ability to agree.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The court can decide on living and contact arrangements, with orders lasting until changed. A solicitor grounds the case in the Children Act 1989, gathers evidence, prepares welfare reports, and advocates for the client in negotiations or hearings to protect the child’s welfare and secure a clear framework for parental involvement.
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