Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors
London Solicitor
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Does not accept legal aid
Child Support Solicitors
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Child Support Solicitors
Child support in the UK (often referred to as “child maintenance”) ensures children receive the financial support they need when parents separate or divorce. The legal framework aims to make sure both parents contribute, based on their income and the child’s needs, providing stability and covering essentials such as housing, food, and education costs.
Chris BARBER
Cardiff CF10 3RS
Child Support Solicitors Cardiff
14 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor with 14 years of practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He deals with family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and children disputes, and also handles civil litigation disputes,...
Raj Nair
Preston PR4 0LW
Child Support Solicitors Preston
26 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Raj Nair, a lawyer based in Preston, is a long-established professional with over 26 years of experience in leading areas of law. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Raj offers comprehensive legal services in various fields, including: Family...
Parminder KUMARI
Bradford BD1 5BD
Child Support Solicitors Bradford
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Apex Family Law was set up by Parminder Kumari. She has specialised in family law since qualification in 2004. Parminder is a Resolution accredited specialist. Resolution is a group of professionals that believe in a non confrontational approach...
Ian Winrow
Caernarfon LL55 4DA
Child Support Solicitors Caernarfon
11 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I have 15 years' experience in Employment Law, and regularly appear in the Employment Tribunal representing both Employee and Employer. I am a Higher Court Advocate (Civil) so can appear in all Courts in England and Wales in...
Kiran Kaur
Guildford GU1 2AB
Child Support Solicitors Guildford
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Established in 2014, C P Law Associates have been providing legal services to clients from across the UK. We give our clients personal attention and aggressive representation, with a proven track record of success. C P Law Associates...
Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors
Solicitors London W6 7PJ
Child Support Solicitors
5 Solicitors
Does not accept legal aid
Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful West London based law firm who represents clients nationwide and overseas. We understand that when you instruct a solicitor you are making a very important decision. Our team believe it’s...
Hollie Symon
Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ
Child Support Solicitors Southend-on-Sea
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Hollie obtained her LLB (Hons) in 2009, before passing the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2010 at Anglia Ruskin University. Hollie undertook her training contract at an Essex firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Hollie...
Michela Hughes
London EC4V 5EF
Child Support Solicitors London
26 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Michela Hughes is the matrimonial and family partner at SBP Law. Her areas of practice include: - Divorce; - Financial claims arising from divorce; - Children Act (with a particular focus on international relocation); - Separation agreements; -...
Joanne CLARKE
Bournemouth BH8 8EX
Child Support Solicitors Bournemouth
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 20 years of experience, Joanne Clarke specializes in family law, offering expert legal services in divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence matters. She has particular expertise in divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation agreements, and surrogacy issues, including...
David Smith
Birmingham B14 7DY
Child Support Solicitors Birmingham
11 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I joined Glover Priest in May 2019 having previously spent several years working as a family solicitor for Legal 500-ranked regional firms. I have a wealth of experience as a solicitor and deal with the full range of...
Michelle Camacho
London EC3V 3ND
Child Support Solicitors London
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
In my almost 22 years, as a Family Lawyer I would say the most rewarding aspect of what I do is build relationships with my clients and help them to successfully move on with their lives without all...
Vince Adon
London EC4A 2AB
Child Support Solicitors London
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I hold a first class honours degree in Law and also completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. With over 6 years' legal experience and more than 15 years in business, I have been able to...
Joy Edu
London SE13 6EE
Child Support Solicitors London
16 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
Joy Edu is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in **Private and Public Children Law** and **Family Law**. She is an **Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer** and a proud member of The Law Society’s **Family Law Panel**,...
Heather Meakin
Liverpool L3 1HU
Child Support Solicitors Liverpool
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I joined Michael Rose & Baylis in December 2015 and qualified as a Solicitors in July 2018. I have specialised my Family Law expertise in Divorce and the division of Matrimonial Finances since joining the team. However, since...
Sarah-Jane Riddell
East Sussex BN3 5AA
Child Support Solicitors East Sussex
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Sarah-Jane collaborative family lawyer and accredited mediator specialising in family law since 1993 at a range of large regional and smaller local firms; offers mediation (including MIAMs) with regard to all issues relating to both children and finances;...
What should I know about child support in the UK?
- Child Maintenance Service (CMS): This government body calculates maintenance rates and can enforce payments if a voluntary agreement can’t be reached.
- Calculation factors: Maintenance is usually based on the paying parent’s gross weekly income, the number of children, and how often the children stay overnight.
- Private agreements: Some parents opt for a family-based arrangement, agreeing on amounts themselves without involving the CMS.
- Enforcement powers: If payments are missed, the CMS can take direct action against earnings, bank accounts, or property.
- Review and changes: Maintenance can be recalculated if circumstances change significantly—such as a new job, reduced income, or additional children to support.
How can a solicitor help with child support, and what does it cost?
A family solicitor can assist in a variety of situations, including:
- Disputing CMS calculations: If you believe the Child Maintenance Service has miscalculated your payments or income level.
- Seeking variations: Requesting changes to maintenance when there are special expenses or a significant change in circumstances (e.g., sudden job loss or high childcare costs).
- Enforcing arrears: Taking legal action if the paying parent falls behind on child support, which may involve court applications or collaboration with the CMS.
- Resolving complex financial arrangements: Addressing high-net-worth cases, self-employed income, or international maintenance issues.
- Negotiating private agreements: Drafting legally sound, family-based arrangements that reflect both parents’ financial realities and the child’s best interests.
Costs typically depend on how complicated the matter is and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates often range from £150–£300, with some firms offering fixed-fee packages for straightforward cases. An initial consultation—sometimes free or at a reduced rate—can clarify your options, estimated fees, and the best steps to secure the right support for your child.
Helen Boynton
Wigan WN6 0HQ
Child Support Solicitors Wigan
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I joined Pilgrim Hope Solicitors as a Consultant Family Lawyer in 2019. I qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1997 and I have specialised in the area of matrimonial and family law...
Salmaan Islam
Essex RM1 1DA
Child Support Solicitors Essex
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
North Ford Solicitors is a firm of fully qualified and experienced solicitors specialising in civil litigation, employment law and family law. From county court actions to major disputes conducted in the High Court of Justice, we have extensive...
Gemma Stevens
Plymouth PL4 9BD
Child Support Solicitors Plymouth
18 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 having completed my Law degree at Plymouth University and the Legal Practice course at Exeter University. Practicing in the South West since qualification, I deal with all aspects of family law,...
David WINNETT
Nottingham NG1 5BS
Child Support Solicitors Nottingham
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
David Winnett is a highly experienced family law solicitor and a partner in the Family Law Team at Hopkins Solicitors in Nottingham, with 29 years of experience in the field. He qualified in 1996 and joined the firm...
Jacqueline MCCAULAY
Surrey SM3 9AA
Child Support Solicitors Surrey
24 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jacqueline joined Brand & Co in 2008 having spent the previous 10 years at a Legal 500 firm in West Sussex. Jacqueline became a partner at Brand & Co in 2011. Jacqueline has for the last 18 years...
Joanne Gilholm
Hampshire PO16 7BL
Child Support Solicitors Hampshire
26 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
I specialise in all aspects of family law, and my expertise embraces all aspects of marital and relationship breakdown. I advise on the financial issues following a separation and where children are involved. I deal with the often...
Anne Shears
Plymouth PL4 9BD
Child Support Solicitors Plymouth
18 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
I qualified in 2007 and have practised family law in Plymouth since 2009. I joined Nash & Co in January 2017 and specialise in divorce cases and in resolving financial matters that arise from the breakdown of a...
Helen Bowns
Warwickshire CV37 6YX
Child Support Solicitors Warwickshire
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I have over twenty years’ experience in advising clients in relation to family law issue. I have particular expertise in representing clients with substantial wealth and have many cases involving family businesses, trusts and farms. I also advises...
Angela Lally
Leeds LS25 5BQ
Child Support Solicitors Leeds
23 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I have been qualified as a solicitor since 2002, specialising in all areas of family law. For the last 10 years I have focused my practice on matrimonial finances, which has enabled me to build a niche case...
Bradie Pell
Sheffield S1 2DD
Child Support Solicitors Sheffield
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Recommended in the Legal 500 2020, I am a partner and the head of the family law department at Graysons and have specialised in family law now for a number of years. With significant experience in family law,...
Thushara Collins
Benfleet SS7 5LD
Child Support Solicitors Benfleet
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas,...
Hannah Magee
Cardiff CF10 3BZ
Child Support Solicitors Cardiff
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ranked in Chambers and Partners as the 'Associate to watch', Hannah Magee is a family law specialist and deals with all areas of family law including divorce, cohabitation disputes, children and ancillary financial matters. Hannah is a member...
Amanda Rimmer
Wigan WN3 5BA
Child Support Solicitors Wigan
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I am a Partner in the family law team at Stephensons. I joined Stephensons in 1992 and have specialised in family law ever since. Separation and family disputes can bring a variety of situations which require careful management,...
Rakhi Singal
London WC2B 9RZ
Child Support Solicitors London
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I am Founder and Director at RVS Solicitors. Years of experience in Family Law, have led me to heading our Family Law Department, where I lead a team of equally talented lawyers with a passion for Family Law....
Zharna Sutaria
Middlesex HA5 3EF
Child Support Solicitors Middlesex
27 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and have been practising family law exclusively for the last 20 years. I am a Law Society accredited Family Law specialist and a member of Resolution, an organisation which adopts...
5 Solicitors Family Law (Area of expertise might be Child Support)
We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.
Paul Britton
Hove BN3 2BP
Child Support Solicitors Hove
Does not accept legal aid
I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton...
Sophie DONOVAN
Child Support Solicitors
12 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor with 12 years in the legal profession, specializing in family law, Wills and probate, and related matters. She qualified as a solicitor in May 2013 and is also a member of the...
John Cato
Birmingham B12 0NS
Child Support Solicitors Birmingham
36 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I have been working as a solicitor for 30 years and am qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate allowing me to represent Clients in Court when appropriate. I am instructed by other firms of commercial solicitors to deal with their...
Prashant Chaudhary
Southall UB1 3DB
Child Support Solicitors Southall
Does not accept legal aid
Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, with a focus on Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Estate matters. Areas of Expertise Family Law – Providing advice on a wide range of family-related matters, including divorce, child...
Wenjie DONG
London N4 3JU
Child Support Solicitors London
12 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Child Support
Wenjie Dong is a reliable and approachable solicitor based in London with 12 years of experience in criminal law and family law. Areas of Expertise Criminal Law Criminal Defense Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Identity Theft Elder Abuse Family...