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Child Law Solicitors

At Opal Legal, we understand that not seeing your child every day is the hardest part of a relationship breakdown. Our solicitors will provide you with specialist advice to help you secure the best outcome for you and your family. Opal Legal has been recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm.

Our Child Law Service

Our experienced team of family law solicitors are experts in dealing with matters concerning children. We understand that what is right for one family may not be right for another.

Our experienced solicitors can assist you in negotiating child arrangements best suited to your personal circumstances. Seeking legal advice at an early stage can minimise the risk of formal court proceedings, which can cause delay and create more animosity.

Mediation is often the first step to consider before exploring Court Orders. This is where a professional mediator will meet with both parties and try to arrive at a mutual agreement without the need for further court proceedings.

However, court proceedings may be the only viable step to take where parties cannot come to an agreement. Our friendly and experienced family law solicitors can advise and represent you during this process.

We deal with people in all situations, including:

  • A parent/carer with children living with them

  • A parent/carer living apart from children

  • Married couples/civil partners

  • Same-sex parents

  • Guardians

  • Grandparents

  • Close family relatives

  • Step-parents

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Our Approach to Child Law

We understand that not seeing your child every day is one of the hardest things about separation.

As members of Resolution, the family team at Opal Legal are committed to following a non-confrontational approach to resolving family issues.

The Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to resolving family issues in a manner that considers the needs of the whole family and the best interest of the children after a divorce or civil partnership dissolution.

Our child law solicitors can support and advise you as to your practical and legal options, tailored to your circumstances, as we know that every family is different.

Our experienced team can assist you in negotiating child arrangements best suited to your personal circumstances.

However, court proceedings may be the only viable step to take and we can advise and represent you during this process.

If you would like to talk to us, in confidence, about how we can help, please get in touch.

Why Work With Our Family Team?

  • For the past seven years, the Legal 500 has rated us as a Top Tier legal firm.

  • Our family team are all members of Resolution, the largest organisation of family lawyers in the UK, and are dedicated to dealing with matters in a non-confrontational and constructive way.

  • Our team were shortlisted for the family law firm of the year (North) and financial remedies team of the year (National) at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2022.

  • Our team work closely with other departments internally, including property, employment, corporate and commercial lawyers, to ensure that your financial needs are protected comprehensively.

  • We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the very best legal advice and support for your family law issues.

  • We have a large team of expert solicitors and can meet your deadlines.

  • We are a full-service law company with a single location, which ensures our employees interact effectively and efficiently

  • We use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently. Geographical distance is no bar to us from providing excellent client service.

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  • We provide regular legal updates via our blogs, social media and local radio appearances.

  • Check out the Opal Legal Promise for more information on the benefits of working with us.

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Testimonials

"Opal Legal Services has been a lifesaver for me. Their team of experts helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you, Opal Legal Services!" 

John Smith

Contact Opal Legal Solicitors

If you have any more questions or would like more information, you can contact our Family Law                                                                                              Solicitors on:

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