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Our specialist team of family and childcare law solicitors will offer you expert advice and support every step of the way. Specialist family solicitors in the UK with offices in Chester, Birmingham, Manchester, Nantwich, Congleton, Wilmslow, Alsager, Crewe and Sandbach.
FREE ONLINE CONSULTATION MEET THE TEAMWe are the largest team of specialist family lawyers in Cheshire with our solicitors providing expert advice about child custody cases across the UK.
Our local team of leading family lawyers are both highly regarded and consistently recommended by clients.
We offer a free initial consultation with one of our divorce lawyers and we can provide you with a fixed price for your case.
Poole Alcock divorce and family lawyers have offices in Alsager, Birmingham, Chester, Congleton, Sandbach, Manchester, Nantwich, Crewe and Wilmslow.
To arrange a free online consultation about child custody after separation, call Poole Alcock lawyers on 0800 389 7093 or by completing our enquiry form.
At Poole Alcock, our experienced team of child law and family solicitors specialise in dealing with difficult child custody cases; we understand each dispute should be handled sensitively as this process can be highly emotional for those involved.
Making child arrangements can be difficult, as you may also be going through the stress of a divorce or separation. The child’s welfare is the most important outcome, and the parents are legally responsible for deciding, in the child’s best interests, who has the most time to look after the child given your circumstances and commitments.
Negotiating custody (called child arrangements by the Court) is a delicate subject which should be handled with the utmost care to achieve the best possible outcome for those involved. If both partners can reach an amicable agreement, you will not need to go to court. However, if you or your partner disagrees with the requests put forward, further negotiation is required before escalating the dispute to court. Our team of child law solicitors will be by your side, every step of the way, to outline your options and assist with the progression of your case.
Participating in your child’s life is important to grow and develop the bond you have with your child. Mothers automatically receive parental responsibility on the birth of their child, however, and unmarried father may need to obtain this by law. We are here to advise you on your rights for parental responsibility and what you need to acquire.
The outcome of your custody dispute could determine whether you decide to change your child’s surname, which will require permission from those who have parental responsibility. A deed poll is required to begin this process, where our qualified team can assist with your application.
Whether you are requesting a change of school for your child, or wish to prevent this from happening through the application from your previous partner, our team of child law specialists will act quickly to mitigate your case.
Although you may have the legal requirements in place to ensure a civilised relationship with your child’s other parent, if they dispute the routine, you may require assistance to reach a new agreement.
There is a lot to think about during this process, which is why at Poole Alcock solicitors, we offer a free initial advice appointment to help you understand your options and to discuss the best way going forward to avoid any conflict with your partner. Contact our team of child custody solicitors, who are here to support you with their expert knowledge and advice that you can rely on.
Our solicitors are all members of Resolution – a national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce and separation.
We are accredited by the Law Society and have members on the Advanced Family Panel of Solicitors.
Richard Barratt – the head of the Divorce and Family Team – is also a qualified Collaborative Lawyer. Under the collaborative process, each person appoints their own collaboratively trained lawyer and you and your respective lawyers all meet together to work things out face to face. Both of you will have your lawyer by your side throughout the process and so you will have their support and legal advice as you go.
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Whenever possible separating parties should speak to one another and make arrangements for the care of the children which are in the children’s best interests and can be worked around by both parents.
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If you are in dispute about which school your child should attend or think that it will be in the child’s best interests to change schools it will be necessary to apply for a Specific Issue Order through the courts.
Find Out More If your child is aged under 16, it is possible to change their name by deed poll providing that all of the parties with Parental Responsibility are in agreement.
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When a child is removed from one of the parents without the other parent’s permission or a child is not returned at a pre-arranged time it is important to act quickly to reinstate the child’s normal or pre-agreed routine.
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Most of the legal rights given to parents are by way of Parental Responsibility (PR).
Find Out MoreWe are a leading team of Divorce and Family solicitors with specialist teams base in offices across Cheshire, the North West and the Midlands.
I visited Jane recently at the new offices in Congleton. The offices are beautiful and very well situated. Jane Jacques is a credit to her profession – extremely knowledgeable and incredibly professional. Jane took the time to fully explain the next steps and how the overall process would work. I left feeling very secure in the information I had received and extremely well supported by Jane herself.
I would highly recommend Jane and Poole Alcock. Thank you for all your help and support
Thank you very much for all your help over the last 12 months or more, I have appreciated it very much.
Thank you so much Helen.
Honestly from the bottom of my heart I can’t thank you enough for you help and support over the last 18months – 2 years! I wouldn’t be where I am now without your help and support, even when I didn’t make right decisions you were still there to help me and never judged me.
You are an an absolute credit to Poole Alcock and I am very lucky to have had the pleasure of you representing me and my girls!
You all have done amazing thank you for everything you have done.
I used Poole Alcock for my divorce. On my first meeting with Jane Jacques I was in a complete state of panic about what was happening. She immediately put me at ease and I felt confident that my case was going to be in the right hands. From the outset everyone was very professional but at the same time very caring.
It was unfortunately a very difficult, drawn out case, but every dealing I had with Jane left me feeling positive and confident.
I was kept informed every step of the way and Poole Alcock were very upfront about the process and the expected costs.
At one point I had to deal with another solicitor – Nicola Deakin. Nicola was also lovely, professional and caring. The barrister appointed by Poole Alcock was excellent. Mr Julian Shaw was extremely experienced and knowledgeable and did a fantastic job in court for me.
As my case now draws to a close I can’t thank the team at Poole Alcock enough. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the firm and especially Jane Jacques to anyone requiring a family law solicitor.
My thanks to Richard, he was brilliant and I will be using him and his team to steer me through this process.
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