CHILDREN
Spectrum Family Law has a team of experienced lawyers dealing with Children Act matters in Divorce and Separation.
Whether you are Married or Unmarried we provide advice and representation to all members of the family on a full range of issues relating to children. Disputes concerning children can present parents, family members and courts with some of the most challenging decisions of all. The Children Act 1989 is the main legislation covering this area. In situations where there are serious concerns about child's safety and welfare, we are able to act urgently to provide them with protection through court orders.
Areas of Concern
- Legal obligations and restrictions - parental responsibility
- Children's name – change of name
- Arrangements for access/who the child is to live with/spend time with – Child Arrangements Order
- Preventing a parent from doing something – prohibited steps order
- Requiring someone to do something – specific issue order
- Custody of the child
- Maintenance Orders
- Rights of Grandparents
- Children and Unmarried couples
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