Top 10 of 4,157 law firms for Children Act proceedings, Family Law

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Children Act proceedings cover how courts decide parental responsibility, residence, contact and safeguarding for children when families face separation, disagreement or risk. A solicitor guides the client through applications under the Children Act 1989, prepares statements, disclosures and witness evidence, negotiates orders such as residence or contact, applies for child arrangements orders, and represents the client at court hearings. The work often involves coordinating with social services, hospital or school staff, and ensuring the child’s welfare remains the court’s central concern.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The decisive factor is the child’s welfare and the potential for permanent changes to where a child lives or how they spend time with each parent. A solicitor helps navigate deadlines, court procedures and the availability of interim orders to protect the child’s best interests while the case proceeds.

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Giles Dobson

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I would like to express my deepest appreciation towards Martin Tolhurst and more specifically towards Mr. Dobson and all his administrative and legal associates who worked on my case. My case was about the relocation of my child away from the U.K.. It was extremely confrontational to the degree of utter polarisation – at times probing the limits of civility. However, Giles managed the case impeccably and thanks to his services I can know look forward into the future with the ‘glass half-full instead of half-empty’. I would like to draw attention specifically to his exemplary customer-calibrated ethos. When the time came and we had to make a choice, while he could easily keep ‘churning out’ legal costs, he leant on me more as a friend and less as a legal counsellor with the aim to bring about closure – which we did. I, along with my daughter, ‘owe’ him.

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4.9 27 Reviews

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Nicola Starbuck

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Having had a poor experience with my previous solicitors, Nicola Starbuck was a breath of fresh air. Very professional but easy to understand with a straight forward approach.

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Lola Goodwin

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I went to Lola for help, after battling in the family courts for 8 years on and off, to get my daughter's voice heard. I was so stressed and had been self litigating for years... Lola was so understanding, and kind and experienced. Her professionalism shone through . She kept me informed every step.of the way and was able to recommend a barrister to represent me in court. It made the whole process so much easier, and I had a successful outcome for my daughter ....

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Mark Hopwell

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Mark was amazing from start to finish during this extremely difficult time. I was minded to bar for both adults and children and with Marks expertise I received no action. I can’t thank Mark enough!

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5.0 49 Reviews

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Claire Porter

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Claire Porter at Chester office was absolutely brilliant when acting for me during my divorce. Her professionalism and care was exemplary. I would definitely recommend Claire. I'd also like to say the same of Sara Williams who worked for me dealing with the purchase of my new home. If anyone is looking for the best service please try SAS Daniels.

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Stuart Tyler

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​After a very poor experience with a previous firm, finding Stuart was incredibly refreshing. The level of service was night and day. ​From start to finish, Stuart was: ​Extremely Knowledgeable: His expertise was evident from the start. He was consistently ahead of the game and nothing escaped his attention. ​Efficient and Responsive: He provided speedy answers and clear communication, meaning I was never left wondering about the status of my case. ​Completely Stress-Free: I encountered absolutely no problems throughout the entire process. If you want someone professional who gets the job done without the usual headaches, I highly recommend Stuart. ​

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Melissa Billington

Tagged solicitor Melissa Billington

I had Mel and she’s been absolutely brilliant with me and my daughter. I had a really difficult case and Mel has helped so much to get me through it I can’t thank her enough. Would definitely recommend such a lovely team.

Review left by Kai Capel

5.0 24 Reviews

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Sarah Ward

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The representation myself and my son received was outstanding. From the very first phone call, I felt reassured and not alone. Sarah was thorough and clear about everything from minute one. Her professionalism, determination and dedication to our case have been wonderful all the way through. Sarah's genuineness and efficiency make her a pleasure to deal with. Sarah's responses were always prompt, I always knew where I stood due to everything being made clear and the billing side was always transparent. What could have been an entirely different experience was made far more bearable by really feeling that we had an friend on our side representing us with her extensive legal expertise. Sarah was always easy to contact and get a response from, I was never left waiting in the dark. We had the best possible outcome for our case, we are absolutely thrilled. I would thoroughly recommend Sarah Ward, she went above and beyond for us and was just beyond amazing, despite being so human and approachable at the same time.

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Khizar Hussain

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Exellent service from start to finish. Kept me well informed of the process step by step. Dynasty Legal made the process simple & stress free. I would definitely recommend Dynasty Legal to anyone seeking legal help.

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4.9 85 Reviews

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Alan Caldwell

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Alan was kind, caring and always honest. It always felt like he actually cared rather than it just being another case, or about money.

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