Child Arrangements
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Child Arrangement Solicitors
Our experienced Child Arrangement Solicitors provide clear advice and guidance to help secure the right arrangements for your child. Whether through negotiation or court proceedings, we work to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.
When parents separate, disagreements can arise over where a child will live and how much time they will spend with each parent. In some cases, one parent may seek a Child Arrangements Order through the court to formalise these decisions. Previously referred to as child custody, this legally binding order ensures the child’s welfare remains the priority.
A Child Arrangements Order can also be sought by grandparents, step-parents, or guardians, particularly in blended families or where parents are unable to care for a child. If a child’s parents have passed away or are deemed unfit, the court may grant an order to ensure their care is legally protected. Depending on their relationship with the child, applicants may require court permission before proceeding. Our specialist Child Custody Solicitors can guide you through this process, ensuring your case is handled effectively.
In addition to Child Arrangements Orders, the court may issue Prohibited Steps Orders or Specific Issue Orders. A Prohibited Steps Order prevents a parent or guardian from making certain decisions without court approval, such as changing a child’s school, surname, or taking them abroad. A Specific Issue Order resolves disputes over key parenting decisions, including medical treatment or religious upbringing.
When dealing with child arrangements or disputes concerning a child’s upbringing—especially where safeguarding concerns have been raised—it is essential to seek expert legal advice. At Farnworth Rose, we understand how important it is to secure the right outcome for your child while minimising stress and conflict. We take a client-first approach, providing clear guidance and strategic legal advice tailored to your circumstances.
We also pride ourselves on transparency in pricing, offering clear and detailed guidance on legal costs based on your requirements. With Farnworth Rose, you will always have direct access to experienced Child Arrangement Solicitors who are responsive to your needs and committed to delivering the highest standard of service.
Choosing Farnworth Rose for your child arrangement legal needs guarantees expert guidance, compassionate support, and a service you can trust.
What We Do For Our Clients
At Farnworth Rose Solicitors we have extensive experience in helping clients apply to the court for child arrangements orders, or to respond to applications made for this type of order, and in supporting our clients throughout this difficult and stressful process. Our specialist family solicitors are also able to deal with any additional issues and applications relating to a child’s upbringing, including prohibited steps or specific issue orders.
We work together with our clients, exploring all available options, including any scope for reaching an agreement without recourse to the courts, and are able to risk assess the merits of bringing or defending an application for residence, contact or any other issue in the context of the child’s welfare. In particular, we can advise on how the court is likely to assess the best interests of the child, having regard to all the circumstances involved.
Our team of family solicitors have helped hundreds of parents, guardians and other applicants to seek or defend orders as to with whom a child should reside, and when and where any contact will take place with the non-resident parent or other family members.
How We Can Help You
If you are looking to apply for a court order to make formal arrangements for a child, as well as to resolve any dispute about their upbringing, we can advise and guide you through this process. Equally, if an application has been made for a child arrangements order, or other type of order relating to a child for whom you have parental responsibility or otherwise resides with you, we can advise you on how best to respond.
To find out more about how we could help you, please get in touch with our expert family team. We will be happy to respond to any enquiries and provide you with a quote.
Contact Our Child Arrangement Solicitors Today
We understand that disputes over where your child will live and how much time they will spend with each parent can be emotionally challenging. Making the right decisions for your child’s future is crucial, and having the right legal support can make all the difference. Our experienced Child Arrangement Solicitors are here to provide clear guidance, compassionate support, and expert representation when you need it most.
Our specialist Child Custody Solicitors in Lancashire are based in Nelson, near Burnley. We work closely with parents, guardians, and family members to secure the best outcome for the children involved. Whether you need help applying for a Child Arrangements Order, responding to an application, or resolving disputes over parental responsibility, we are here to help.
By choosing Farnworth Rose, you can be confident that you have the best family law solicitors across Lancashire, ensuring your case is handled with care and efficiency.
Our record of success and depth of experience make us the leading Child Arrangement Solicitors in Lancashire. We regularly assist clients with child arrangements and parental responsibility matters in Preston, Manchester, Blackburn, Rochdale, and Bolton, as well as across the Pennines in Bradford, Huddersfield, Skipton, Keighley, and beyond.
Wherever you are in England or Wales, our expert team provides trusted advice with affordable regional fees.
If you’d like to speak with one of our specialist Child Arrangement Solicitors at Farnworth Rose, call us now on 01282 695400 or complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch.
