Do You Need a Family Law Solicitor for Your Child Custody Case?

While representing yourself in your child custody case may appear a sensible option to some, it’s definitely not. To succeed, you need more than just grit and determination; you need experience, expertise and knowledge of law—everything a family law solicitor can bring.

Seeking the help of a solicitor can tilt the scales in your favour in what might otherwise look like a losing battle. This post will help you get a better idea of what a family law solicitor can do for you in your child custody case.

How can a family law solicitor help you?

A family law solicitor will advocate for you in mediation and disputes involving your child, with addition of:

• They will guide you through the necessary paperwork
• They will represent you in family court if the situation reaches that stage
• They will help you negotiate a better residency arrangement for your child

How do you know if you really need to hire a family law solicitor?

Ever since it became clear to you and your partner that this relationship could no longer continue, you’ve been trying to work out a child residency arrangement in an amicable way. However, you’ve simply failed.

There’re just too many details to cover, and your individual biasness is simply not letting the two of you decide a better future for your child.

You don’t want your child to suffer.

To make matters worse, it seems as if your child is getting affected by the routine over-the-table arguments you and your partner have, regarding whom your child should stay with. At times, the two of you have even tried pulling him/her into the argument.

If any of this is true, you need to hire a family law solicitor immediately.

What can you expect when working with a family law solicitor?

A good and experienced solicitor will try hard to make sure that a decision regarding your child’s custody is reached amicably and the outcome is fair and acceptable to all the parties.

Are you looking for a family law  solicitor in London?

Reach out to us; our friendly, experienced family law solicitors will be happy to serve you.

A BONUS read: Shared Parenting After Divorce And Its Impact On Your Children