What Are Child Arrangements Orders?

Child Arrangements Orders determine:

• Where a child lives (residence)

• How much time a child spends with each parent (contact)

They replaced the former residence and contact orders, providing a clear legal framework for parental responsibilities and child care arrangements.

How Our Barristers Assist with Child Arrangements

Our barristers provide expert guidance and representation in a wide range of child arrangements matters, including:

• Child Arrangements Orders – contact and residence applications

• Shared Care Arrangements – establishing schedules for children to spend time with both parents

• Enforcement of Contact Orders – ensuring court orders are respected

• Urgent Applications for Contact – acting quickly in time-sensitive cases

• Variations of Existing Orders – modifying arrangements as circumstances change

• Fact-Finding Hearings – resolving disputes involving allegations of harm or risk

• Appeals – challenging or defending child arrangements decisions

Direct Access Barristers for Child Arrangements Cases

Through the Direct Access Barristers scheme, parents can instruct a barrister directly, without the need for a solicitor. This allows for faster, more cost-effective legal advice and representation while ensuring access to specialist advocacy.

We also accept instructions from solicitors, representing clients in sensitive family disputes across London and throughout England and Wales.

Why Choose Our Child Arrangements Barristers?

• Specialist expertise – extensive experience with Family Court and High Court applications

• Strong advocacy – representation at all stages of proceedings

• Strategic advice – tailored solutions focused on the child’s welfare

• Direct access option – faster, cost-effective legal support

Contact Our Child Arrangements Barristers in London

If you are facing a dispute about child arrangements, our barristers provide expert legal advice and representation to help resolve the matter effectively and sensitively.

Our team is ready to assist parents and family members in all aspects of child arrangements disputes, ensuring professional advocacy and guidance every step of the way.