Alongside negotiating your financial settlement, arranging for your children’s welfare is a crucial part of the divorce process.

Do I have to go to Court to make arrangements for my children after divorce?

The English family law system supports parents in deciding for themselves who their children will predominantly live with and how the other parent will have access. Court proceedings can be expensive, stressful, and may increase animosity. Studies show that parent-agreed solutions are more likely to be successful than those imposed by the Court. Our goal is to help you arrange child care without going to Court. However, if necessary, especially in cases involving domestic abuse, we will meticulously prepare for Court proceedings to achieve your desired outcome.

What is a Parenting Plan?

A Parenting Plan, drafted by our Child Arrangement Solicitors, outlines the agreed arrangements for your children. It can include:

• Residency: Who the children will live with.
• Contact: Time spent with the non-resident parent and extended family.
• Shared Care: Details and implementation.
• Child Maintenance: Payment details.
• Decision-Making: Agreements on education, religious upbringing, healthcare, etc.
• Communication: Future information sharing between parents.
• Special Occasions: Division of school holidays, birthdays, etc.
• New Partners: Introducing new partners to the children.
• Dispute Resolution: Handling future disputes.

A Parenting Plan is not legally binding unless both parties agree to make it so through a Court Order. Our Solicitors can review your Parenting Plan and discuss the implications of making it legally binding.

Why Choose Us?

Our years of experience have shown us that people and circumstances evolve. Agreements made today regarding your children may need adjustments in the future. We are always here to help resolve any new disputes that arise.

Smalleys Solicitors provides exceptional Child Arrangement Orders and Family Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby and Mansfield, but across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & the East Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.

To receive expert advice and representation regarding Child Arrangement Orders and Family Law, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0115) 955 6555, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.