Children – Child Arrangements

It may be possible for you and your partner to discuss and agree directly the arrangements for your children when you separate, such as where they will live and how much time they will spend with each parent.  If not, then with our wealth of experience we can help you work through the issues to reach an agreement. You may also choose to discuss the issues in mediation or through collaborative law.  Our specialist family law team can help you to complete a parenting plan which is a written record of what has been agreed so that you can both understand what has been agreed for the children’s benefit.

If you and your partner are not able to reach an agreement then we can help you with the arbitration process or with a court application, for an arbitrator or judge to decide what the arrangements should be.

Our specialist family lawyers can also help with other issues relating to your children such as:

• Obtaining parental responsibility
• A change of name
• Disputes over important issues such as which school the children should attend
• Taking the children on holiday if your partner won’t agree
• Moving abroad permanently, for example with a new partner or for a job
• Financial support
• The rights of grandparents, step-parents and other family members

How to contact us

Please contact Carmelita Ardren Head of Family on 01423 566666 or use this link to complete our online enquiry form and one of our specialist family lawyers based in Harrogate will get back to you.