Legal Advice on Children Matters

There are few things in life as important as protecting your children and your rights as a parent.

When you face legal issues relating to your children (perhaps due to separating from the other parent) or have concerns for their welfare, you will need expert legal advice. Seeking specialist advice from a Family Law solicitor will ensure you protect your interests and steps are taken to ensure the safety and welfare of your children now and in the future.

Specialist advice for parents, grandparents and step-parents:

Holmes & Hills Solicitors has a team of solicitors specialising in Family and Children Law who will provide you with the expert legal advice and guidance you need. Our team of Family and Children Law solicitors has experience in dealing with a wide range of complex and sensitive cases involving matters relating to children. Our team is recognised by the Legal 500 2018 for their expertise.

Your Holmes & Hills family lawyer can advise you on:

• Parental Responsibility
• Child Arrangement Orders
• Emergency Applications
• Change of Name Deeds
• Parenting Plans

Meet with your solicitor at your local office

Holmes & Hills has seven offices across Essex and Suffolk, located in Colchester (Marks Tey), Braintree, Witham, Halstead, Sudbury, Tiptree and Coggeshall. You can meet with your Family and Children Law expert at whichever office is most convenient for you.

Advice for now, and for your future:

As well providing you with the urgent advice and support that you need now, your solicitor at Holmes & Hills can also advise you on more long-term issues such as:

• How to formally separate from an abusive partner, whether married, co-habiting or in a civil-partnership.
• Making long-term living arrangements, both for you and any children.
• Arranging on-going contact with any children, ensuring this is safe and controlled.
• Dealing with issues relating to the family home and any other shared assets and finances.