Major Family Law a the leading family law firm, providing expert advice from our best children’s law solicitors. We manage all child-related and parental disputes. Our highly experienced family law solicitors offer cost-effective, professional guidance and specialist legal knowledge, plus full court representation if required.

Major Family Law

Major Family Law has built an enviable reputation in the North of England and across the UK for excellence in family law. The firm has been listed in the prestigious Legal 500 Hall of Fame as:

“…a truly outstanding team made up of a mixture of highly experienced matrimonial lawyers and younger rising stars”.

The Legal 500 added:

“The firm goes the extra me to provide its clients with a very high quality of service and leaves no stone unturned in seeking to achieve the best possible outcome”.

When things end

Relationship breakdowns and separation can have a significant impact on children. Not only are they likely to be affected emotionally by the conflict, but in practical terms, relationship breakdowns usually mean wholly new living arrangements, with time to be spent separately with both Mum and Dad. Parental Disputes can also involve estrangement from immediate and extended family members. We offer a free 45-minute consultation, either on the phone, over Zoom or in person, to discuss your current situation and talk you through your rights and how we could represent you.

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There will be many decisions to make involving your children following a divorce or the breakdown of your relationship. Almost all of these choices will require some level of communication with the other parent, and, sooner rather than later, you will need to reach agreements with. We believe that communication and compromise is key, Co-operative, amicable co-parenting is the best possible outcome for children in these circumstances.

The benefits of co-operative parenting

Relationships break down for a whole host of reasons. It’s rarely the sole fault of either spouse. But however you may now feel about your former partner, your children still need stability, plus as much time as possible with the other parent. Your children will benefit in numerous ways from co-operative parenting. These include:

  • A reassuring sense of security and stability. In spite of one parent moving out, familiar, reassuring expectations, rules and routines remain in place.
  • Greater confidence and emotional wellbeing through the continuing presence of both parents in the child’s life.
  • Less anxiety in school and at home – the presence of two supportive parents means the child feels better able to cope with everyday stresses.
  • Continuing good behaviour because the child still feels confident and secure.
  • Good exam results – the child is able to concentrate on school work without the distractions of a troubled home life.
  • An improvement in social skills – the child sees their parents working together to solve problems and communicate with each other, and he or she can then apply these lessons to their own relationships with friends and family members.

Separated and divorced parents also gain from co-operation. Conflict and tension are diminished, and with much less stress to deal with parents can focus more of their time and energy on the needs of the children. Day to day co-operative parenting improves communication and such valuable life skills as compromise, patience and resilience

The challenges of co-parenting

Some common issues you and your partner may need to resolve include:

  • Where your children should live.
  • Contact arrangements.
  • Sleeping arrangements.
  • Financial contributions towards the cost of bringing up your child.
  • Whether or not to change the child’s name.
  • Where your child should go to school.

The Major Family Law team provide  valuable legal advice on parental rights and responsibilities, including mothers’ rights and fathers’ rights, as well as the options open to extended family members such as  step parents and grandparents. We are experts in all areas of family law and can provide you with all the support and information you will need to overcome your current problems.

For more information, or to discuss your specific circumstances, call Major Family Law today on 01661 82 45 82, or contact us for a free initial consultation. If you require urgent assistance we can help. Our fully qualified and friendly parent and child solicitors will be happy to provide you with expert advice.