Child Arrangement & Parental Responsibility Orders

Disputes involving children require particularly sensitive handling, and our experienced team is here to support you with clear, practical advice.

We can advise on:

Child arrangements orders - deciding where a child lives and who they spend time with, including arrangements involving grandparents.
Parental responsibility - determining who has the legal right to make important decisions about a child’s upbringing.
Specific issue orders – resolving particular questions, such as taking a child abroad, relocating within the UK or moving overseas.
Prohibited steps orders - preventing certain actions being taken in relation to a child without consent.

There are many other associated issues, but wherever possible, we aim to achieve a negotiated outcome through correspondence or mediation.

If court proceedings become necessary, we will guide you through the process. These applications can be made as part of divorce/civil partnership dissolution or as a stand-alone matter.

Our focus is always on achieving outcomes that are in the best interests of your child while supporting you throughout the process. If you need advice about arrangements for your children, please get in touch with our family team.