We have a team of family law specialists able to advise you on all aspects of law concerning children. As members of Resolution (previously known as The Solicitors' Family Law Association), our team of family lawyers strive to resolve difficulties, wherever possible, through negotiations in an effort to reduce conflict.
We can advise on all issues concerning children, which may arise upon the breakdown of a parental relationship.Such issues include the following:-
Contact with children
Residence
The extent of financial support required in terms of child maintenance and capital payments
Disputes concerning schooling
The change of a child's name
We can also provide advice on international issues, particularly applications to leave the country and set up home with a child abroad. In addition, we can issue urgent applications under the Hague Convention in the High Court for the return of children abducted abroad.
Certain members of our team have substantial experience in the conduct of cases involving Social Services and, in particular, care proceedings. Jane-Elizabeth Smith, in our Midhurst office, has a particular specialism in the context of care, supervision and other public law proceedings.
