Separating when children are involved can be unsettling for the whole family. Our family solicitors understand how this can impact your lives and aim to provide you with the best advice possible.
Child Arrangements Orders replaced the previous system of residence and contact orders in 2014. These legal orders determine where your child will live and how they will spend time with each parent, always with their best interests at heart.
Our helpful and professional family lawyers can advise you on any matters relating to your children. Contact us today on 0330 111 3131 or via our online enquiry form below.
How We Can Help
Our specialist solicitors have extensive experience in handling a wide range of child arrangement issues, including:
Custody Arrangements – Determining where your children will live and ensuring their living arrangements are in their best interests.
Visitation Rights – Establishing who your children will spend time with and when, ensuring that both parents maintain a meaningful relationship with their children.
Financial Maintenance – Addressing child maintenance, school fees, and other financial provisions to support your children’s needs.
Relocation – Advising on the legal implications of moving with your child, whether within the UK or abroad.
Grandparents’ Rights – Assisting grandparents in gaining legal access to their grandchildren.
Specific Issues – Handling specific concerns such as changing a child’s surname, school, or arranging medical treatment when parents disagree.
Parenting Plans – Creating written agreements that outline the arrangements for your children, providing clarity and stability.
Why Choose Slater Heelis?
Recognised expertise – We’re listed in The Times Best Law Firms for 2025, particularly commended for family law. The Legal 500 also recognises us as one of the leading firms in the North West for family law.
Compassionate Approach – We understand the emotional toll that child arrangement disputes can take and offer sensitive, empathetic support throughout the process.
Practical Guidance – We provide clear, actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of child arrangement orders.
Client-Focused Service – Our solicitors are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for you and your children, always prioritising their well-being.
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