When a relationship breaks down, it is critical that issues relating to the children are handled with the utmost care and sensitivity. Building ongoing co-operation and communication between separating parents may initially be difficult, but is vital for a child’s emotional wellbeing.
Upon separation or divorce and subsequently, the following issues can arise:
- Where your children will live and how they will spend time with each parent
- Questions of parental responsibility, such as where your child will go to school, medical treatment or name changes
- Financial issues, such as child maintenance
- Ongoing parenting roles, successful communication and co-operation
- International issues, particularly where it is proposed that a child move or travel abroad with a parent
A range of options is available to resolve such issues, including:
- Collaborative Law
- Mediation
- Family therapy and counselling
- Court
We are members of Resolution, a nationwide organisation of family lawyers committed to resolving these issues in a constructive, conciliatory manner.
The head of our family department, Edward Cooke is a Resolution Accredited Specialist, with particular expertise in children matters. He is also a Collaborative Lawyer.
For advice and assistance, please contact Edward at our Chichester office. We can also meet with you at our offices in Petworth, Billingshurst and Storrington.
Useful Links
www.resolution.org.uk/advice_for_parents
www.cafcass.gov.uk
www.itsnotyourfault.org
www.reunite.org
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