The welfare of your children is of the utmost importance with divorce proceedings. If you're thinking about divorce, then it is best to consider the legal implications and family law issues concerned:

Who gets custody of the children? How is this arranged?

Am I entitled to custody as a father? Can I prevent my husband/wife from seeing my children?

Will child maintenance payments be required? Can I afford them?

Call us today for help with all aspects of child law and custody: 0161 408 5257

Child custody does not get raised automatically when first petitioning for divorce. Instead, for children who are under the age of 16 or over the age of 16 but under the age of 18 and in full time education or training for a professional trade or vocation, a form called 'statement of arrangements for children' must be completed.

The form is split into four parts requiring a lot of information about your children's home life, together with details about school, care and maintenance. It is recommended that you seek professional family law advice before completing this form to give you the best possible start to any court proceedings. If specialist advice is not taken from the outset, you may not get the best potential outcome.

Notably, from 6th April 2011, a Mediation Assessment is needed for divorcing couples before going to court to debate finances on divorce.

If you require advice from an expert famiily lawyer contact us today on 0161 408 5257. Our family lawyers have much experience of dealing with the law relating to children in divorce and they will be able to direct and guide you through the complicated processes involved.

If any of the above legal issues affect you or may potentially affect you in the near future, and you would like legal advice, call us on 0161 408 5257 or fill out our online enquiry form. Alternatively email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it