This work covers arranging and managing how a child spends time with each parent after separation, including questions of parental responsibility and where a child will live and visit. A solicitor advises on and drafts Child Arrangements Orders, collaborates on parenting plans, and negotiates consent orders to record parenting arrangements. They may prepare and file applications to the Family Court, represent the client in mediation and, if needed, in court, and help enforce or vary orders as circumstances change.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
A solicitor provides professional oversight, handling documents, ensuring orders reflect the child’s welfare, and safeguarding client funds and conduct of proceedings. They are backed by professional indemnity insurance and regulator oversight, and they guide the process through to judgment or settlement, including court directions, case management, and compliance with court orders.
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