Children law Solicitors

Children law in the UK is a vital area of family law that deals with legal issues affecting minors and vulnerable individuals. It encompasses a broad range of matters including child custody and arrangements, parental responsibility, child support, and adoption, ensuring that every decision is made in the best interests of the child. The solicitors and lawyers listed below are highly experienced and fully competent in handling children law cases, providing expert guidance to protect the rights and welfare of children.

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Children law 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; -...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Children law Solicitors Manchester

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Emma joined Stephensons in 2019 as a solicitor in the family law department based in the Manchester office. She was made an associate later in the same year. Emma studied for her undergraduate degree at the University of...

Manjit Gill

Kent DA12 1BJ

Children law Solicitors Kent

30 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a Partner and Head of Family Team at Hodders Solicitors having joined in in April 2019 after after running a specialist Family Law practice for a number of years. I have a nationwide client base and...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Children law Solicitors Luton

27 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

Great solicitor eager to take on brand new challenges

Yen Truong

Kent TN4 8BG

Children law Solicitors Kent

7 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I founded my own law firm in order to provide a more personal service to clients, with an ethos to support them in every way possible, and to achieve the optimum solution for their issues. Being able to...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Children law Solicitors Plymouth

18 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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,...

Joanne CLARKE

Bournemouth BH8 8EX

Children law Solicitors Bournemouth

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Specialities: Divorce, financial settlements, residence and contact disputes, cohabitation agreements and disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and civil partnership issues. Surrogacy, both international and domestic, donor conception and same sex parenting.

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Children law Solicitors Benfleet

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Children law 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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Children law Solicitors Liverpool

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a solicitor at Paul Crowley & Co, having joined the firm in 2019 and deal solely with divorce, separation and associated financial matters. I have a keen interest in this area of law having focused on...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Children law 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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Children law 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...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

Children law Solicitors Nottingham

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I qualified in 1996 and joined Hopkins in 2002. I am a Partner in the Family Law Team, based in the Regent Street office in Nottingham City Centre. I am a pioneer of Collaborative Family Law, a non-confrontational...

Faizza Abla

Luton LU1 2BD

Children law Solicitors Luton

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Our firm focuses on developing innovative resolutions for every case. We take into account every circumstance and event with due diligence in order to adapt to the needs of clients.We take pride in exceeding the expectations of clients’...

Harjap Bhangal

Middlesex UB2 4DQ

Children law Solicitors Middlesex

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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What does children law involve?

Child custody and arrangements: Establishing where a child will live and determining contact or visitation schedules between parents or guardians, ensuring decisions are made with the child’s best interests at heart.
Parental responsibility: Defining and assigning the legal rights and responsibilities of parents or guardians, including decision-making over education, healthcare, and overall welfare.
Child support and maintenance: Arranging financial support to cover the child’s living expenses, education, and healthcare needs following separation or divorce.
Adoption and surrogacy: Facilitating legal processes to adopt a child or establish parental rights through surrogacy, ensuring that all legal criteria and safeguards are met.
Dispute resolution: Resolving conflicts over custody, contact, or support arrangements through mediation or, if necessary, family court proceedings.
Child welfare and protection: Ensuring that in cases of abuse or neglect, legal measures are taken to safeguard the child’s well-being and secure appropriate protective orders.

How can a solicitor help with children law matters, and what does it cost?

Provide tailored legal advice: Evaluating your family circumstances to explain your rights and guide you through decisions related to custody, parental responsibility, and financial support.
Draft and review legal documents: Preparing applications for child arrangements orders, consent orders, and parental responsibility agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards.
Negotiate and mediate: Facilitating negotiations between parties to reach mutually acceptable agreements, often avoiding the need for lengthy court proceedings.
Represent you in court: Advocating on your behalf in family court to resolve disputes over child arrangements or parental responsibilities when an out-of-court settlement isn’t possible.
Guide you through the legal process: Explaining each step of the process, required evidence, and potential outcomes to help you navigate complex children law matters confidently.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £400, with many firms offering fixed-fee packages for straightforward cases, such as drafting consent orders or negotiating custody agreements. An initial consultation—often free or available at a reduced rate—will help you understand your legal position, estimate likely expenses, and determine the best approach to protect your child’s welfare and secure a favourable outcome.

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Children law 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,...

Sylvia Haigh

Cambridge CB4 0WS

Children law Solicitors Cambridge

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Sylvia is a specialist family solicitor who advises on all aspects of family law from divorce to financial settlements and children issues. Sylvia is a collaborative lawyer and member of Resolution, the association of family lawyers committed to...

Grant Stephens Family Law

Solicitors Cardiff CF10 3DP

Children law Solicitors

4 Solicitors

Established in 2013

Does not accept legal aid

Grant Stephens Family Law, located in the heart of Cardiff, is a specialist family law firm that has been established for over a decade, earning an unrivalled reputation. The firm provides expertise across all areas of private family...

Jill Rucklidge

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Children law Solicitors Leeds

21 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I have over 20 years’ experience within family law and have dealt with the full breadth of family matters, having worked for the local authority and in private practice. I am a member of the organisation ‘Resolution’. Resolution’s...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Children law 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...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Children law 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

Children law 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...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Children law Solicitors Hampshire

26 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

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...

Catherine Watkins

Cwmbran NP44 1UG

Children law Solicitors Cwmbran

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Newbold Solicitors are simply the best at what we do; we have 20 national awards to prove it is not just our team that feel this way, but we have numerous prestigious awards that fill our reception offices....

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Children law 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...

Danielle Stevenson

Glasgow G2 2DH

Children law Solicitors Glasgow

12 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

I am a senior solicitor at Jones Whyte LLP, having joined the firm in 2018 dealing with family , child and incapacity law matters. I have a keen interest in family and child law matters having focused on...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Children law 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...

Eva Cofie

London SE18 6NY

Children law Solicitors London

24 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

I have gained extensive experience, knowledge and skill in my areas of practice since qualifying in 2001. I am focused on achieving the best result for my clients.

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Children law 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...

Liz Dumbleton

Kent TN12 0AP

Children law Solicitors Kent

26 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Liz joined the firm in December 2001 as an Assistant Solicitor, became Partner in May 2002 and in November 2007 became Senior Partner. Liz has overall responsibility for the firm and each of the firm’s departments, having extensive...

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Jo Walia

London SW16 2NJ

Children law Solicitors London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

My aim is to give clear advice on the merits of your case and to dissuade you from spending large sums on litigation where there is no merit and guiding you towards ultimately achieving settlement through mediation where...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Children law Solicitors Dudley

13 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Children law

I head the Family Department at Wright Solicitors and undertake supervision for the relevant staff. My experience in Family matters is extensive and I have acted for parties involved in divorce proceedings, dissolution of civil partnership proceedings and...

David Smith

Birmingham B14 7DY

Children law 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

Children law 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...

Sophie DONOVAN

Children law Solicitors

12 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I qualified as a solicitor in May 2013 and am also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). I recently joined GloverPriest Solicitors. I manage a team of eight and am based in the...

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