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After a relationship breakdown, arranging who has the children and how often the other party can see them can be difficult. As well as the high emotions involved, there are a wide range of legal arguments that must be considered. HRS Family Law Solicitors are experts in this field. We are in court day in, day out, fighting for what’s right for you. Book a first free appointment today and we can help you organise child arrangement orders, custody, access, residence or contact with your children.
The Children Act sets out the law, in the main, concerning care of and responsibility for children. What used to be known as custody and access, then residence and contact, are now known as child arrangement orders. Navigating this area of law on your own can be incredibly complex. We can help you.
At HRS we are specialists in this area of law. All of our fee earners have a wealth of experience in acting for and representing clients in the Family Courts. They do it literally every day.Whether we are acting for absent fathers or concerned mothers, grandparents or siblings, we have the experience to make a difference to the outcome in ways that are not immediately apparent to those less well versed in this field of family law.
Because we have the know how we also have the contacts and experience to access ancillary support and strategies that can make a real difference to the amount of time or the circumstances in which our clients see and care for their children.We often do this on a fixed fee basis for example to include all preparatory work and representation to a specific hearing.
We can help you negotiate with the other parent
We will help with mediation and negotiation in an endeavour to help you and a former partner sort things out. We can then draw up an agreement by consent and thereby avoid the unpleasantness of Court proceedings. Ask at the first free interview about special guardianship, fact finding hearings and contact agreements.
We can help you go to court if needs must
Sometimes, mediation does not work. In such cases, it is necessary, indeed essential, to obtain a Court Order that sets out how responsibility for and access to children will work. This can include special occasions such as Christmas and Birthdays. Our team appear in the Family Courts more often than any other. We can help represent you in court and draw up all paperwork.
We can help you enforce an order
Sometimes, even after an order has been granted, the opposition don’t want to comply. In these cases we will help with cases of intransigent former partners, enforcement of Court orders and appeals where advised.
We can help you get maintenance
We can help you get maintenance if you have custody of the children. Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 can offer financial assistance in some cases with the cost of raising children. Ask about it at your free first interview.
We offer legal aid, fixed fees and payment plans
Legal aid is still availble for some child cases. We will test your eligibiloty at your first free interview. If you aren’t eligible we still offer fixed fee packages and payment plans to help you manage costs and spread them over a suitable period of time.
1. No legalese or jargon – Just straightforward advice focused on achieving your goal. At HRS we understand that you are the client and our role is to give you advice and assistance. It is not for us to tell you what to do.
2. Experts in our field – HRS Family Law have helped tens of thousands of cohabiting couples separate successfully. We are well respected in our field. Our senior Solicitors are all members of Resolution and are skilled in obtaining and protecting assets in the event of a relationship breakdown and negotiating the best outcome for you.
3. We are on your side – HRS Family Law Lawyers work for you. We work hard to make your separation as seamless and fuss free as possible. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will negotiate hard and deploy the best legal arguments to achieve it.
A CAO is a court order stipulating the contact arrangements for a child following parental separation, including where the child will live and the time spent with each parent.
Initial steps include discussing the breach with the other parent or seeking mediation. If unresolved, a solicitor’s letter or court enforcement may be necessary.
