Children

 

There are many areas where laws exist to protect children. Issues affecting children can often arise in divorce cases although in the absence of any active dispute the Courts will have a non-interventionist approach. However, if asked, the Courts can make Contact orders specifying the times at which the non-resident parent can see the child or make what are known as Specific Issues and Prohibited Steps Orders to deal eg with where a child might be educated or to prevent a child being removed from the country.

 

Of course the law is also there to protect a child threatened by abuse which may mean steps are taken to place a child into Local Authority care.

 

Wherever the law becomes involved with children, then sensitive and emotive issues are bound to be raised. Our lawyers' experience in dealing with these issues will help provide you with the guidance you need to ensure that the law does its best for your children.