Children issues
We help parents, grandparents and other relatives that wish to maintain contact with a child, or are otherwise concerned about a child’s welfare. Often issues arise following the breakdown of a relationship. One parent prevents that child seeing his father. The father might want access, and grandparents might want to maintain their relationship with the child. There may be disagreements as to how a child should be schooled, whether they should be brought up to follow a particular religion, whether medical treatment should be withheld.
The law gives priority to the interests of the child. However angry one adult might be with another, what matters is what benefits the child. All involved have to appreciate that, and our advice is always based on that simple premise.
We also recognise that the best arrangements are made willingly between the adults involved, rather than being imposed by the courts. We advise clients on their options, and encourage them to ensure that the ex partner receives good, independent advice. With both parties fully informed we encourage them to reach an agreement that they are both happy with, and will stand by.
If required by clients we can introduce mediators, counsellors and other professionals that will help them to reach such an agreement without incurring unnecessary legal fees.
Click onto page 2 for our view on court proceedings.
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