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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Samantha Bushell

Tagged solicitor Samantha Bushell

I want to say a massive thank you to Sam Bushell, Jo Foster and the whole team at BTR for their commitment to ensuring my mums divorce case was handled professionally and effectively. Thank you to all the team at BTR for their patience and thank you for reassuring us throughout the process. It has been a very difficult time for my mum, but having BTR on board has made her feel as though someone was in her corner and she is very grateful for that. Would 100% recommend!

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Deepa Sidhu

Tagged solicitor Deepa Sidhu

I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful lawyer at BWK; sensitive, tenacious and knowledgeable. She was also careful to minimise the cost of her time. I would not hesitate to use BWK again.

Review left by Mike

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Ian Spender

Tagged solicitor Ian Spender

Mr Spender came to our home, as my husband and I found great difficulty in climbing the stairs to his office. He took great trouble in explaining the Lasting Power of Attorney to us. I was able to read the forms, but my husband, who has Macular Degeneration could not. Mr Spender spent time and effort in reading the forms to him. In fact, nothing was too much trouble for Mr Spender, who put us both at ease. I highly recommend Mr Spender for his professionalism and his genuine concern for our welfare.

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Melanie Bridgen

Tagged solicitor Melanie Bridgen

I contacted Melanie Bridgen from Nelsons Solicitors in Derby for advice in child arrangement. Her knowledge was more than I could ask for. She helped me through every concern I had and with her colleague Melanie Theakstone put together my wishes, contacted my ex, made sure that everything I legally wanted it was written down as clear for the court application as possible. They followed my case through CAFCASS and the final court order. Mrs. Bridgen had straight questions, and answers to everything. They took the process of my shoulder, and in 2 months I have received the final order from court (with Christmas included). I cannot be more thankful for their job and knowledge.

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Craig Gosling

Tagged solicitor Craig Gosling

We had a relatively complex Powers of Attorney requirement which was completed in an efficient and accurate way. We were kept up to date with all the progress, and the process was explained to us in a clear and timely fashion.

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Jane PilcherNicola Bennetts

Tagged solicitors Jane Pilcher and Nicola Bennetts

Excellent team who have helped me achieve the best possible outcome i could ever hope for, in both Children's matters and Divorce. They were all professional, friendly and very approachable and kept me informed every step of the way with their excellent legal knowledge and communication. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who requires legal assistance. I owe you my deepest gratitude Nicola Bennetts, Jane Pilcher and Kelvin Mugariri for keeping us safe and helping me to keep our home.Thank you all 🙏 enough for the Jane Pilcher and Kelvin Mugariri

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Emma Kenvyn

Tagged solicitor Emma Kenvyn

Great experience from start to finish. Emma and her team were really helpful, supportive and informative.

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