4 Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1QY
01603 214 220
Child Law
It is important to ensure that your children are the first priority, and their welfare is paramount.
We have an unrivalled knowledge of all aspects of children law.
We work with families, focusing on children’s needs and giving parents the best advice and support for their family life and future arrangements.
Our private family law team advise on:
- Child Arrangement Order – including with whom a child should live and how much time a child should spend with the other parent.
- Specific Issue Order – to identify and determine specifics issues such as where the child should attend school.
- Prohibited Steps Order – to include prohibiting a child from being removed from the country or school.
- Parental responsibility and declarations of parentage
- LGBTQ+ family arrangements
- Special guardianship
- Permission to relocate abroad or within the UK
How we can help with Children matters.
Our team understands how your children are your primary importance and seek to support you through the process in a child-focused manner.
Telephone: 01603 214 220
Contact one of the team:
Amy Walpole
Partner – Head of the Family Department
Family Law Solicitor
Sophie Key
Senior Associate
Family Law Solicitor
Rebecca Broom
Solicitor
Family Law Solicitor
Carly Sullivan
Senior Associate
Child Law
Fiona Beesley
Solicitor
Child Law
Hayley Mortlock
Solicitor
Child Law
Jo Mayes
Chartered Legal Executive
Child Law
Delivering thought-leading expertise and understanding from our expert solicitors and staff.
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Children: Legal Support & Advice
It can often be difficult to navigate a fine line of balancing the protection of a child against their right to a normal family life. However, the answer cannot be just to have the toughest restrictions in every single case and for children to be overly protected from every perceived risk.
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Increased Family Court Fees in England & Wales: What You Need to Know (Excluding Divorce)
The Ministry of Justice has concluded its consultation on family law court fees, confirming an increase in several court and tribunal fees, though notably, the divorce application fee will remain unchanged at £593.
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Costly Mistakes: The Price of Bypassing Mediation and Arbitration Options
On 8 and 29 April 2024 changes to the Family Procedure Rules are being implemented which will impact on anyone considering applying to the Family Court. Sophie Key, Solicitor in our Family Team, considers the changes and how they will impact clients.
