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Your Options for Reaching Child Arrangements
Every family is unique, and we help you find the most practical and child-centred approach.
Direct Discussions Between Parents
Some parents are able to reach an agreement through open, positive conversations. We provide initial legal advice so you understand your rights and can negotiate confidently.
Solicitor-led Negotiation
If discussions become difficult, we can communicate on your behalf while keeping your child’s welfare central to every decision.
Mediation
A trained mediator supports both parents in exploring solutions in a neutral environment. We can advise you alongside mediation, ensuring you feel prepared and informed.
Applying for a Child Arrangements Order
If an agreement cannot be reached, we can help you apply to the family court.
A Child Arrangements Order sets out:
- Where your child will live
- How often they spend time with each parent
- Arrangements for holidays, birthdays and special occasions
- How handovers and transitions take place
How We Help You
- Clear legal advice from the outset
- A calm, balanced and child-centred approach
- Support aimed at reducing conflict
- Practical arrangements that fit in with everyday life
- Strong representation in complex or contested cases
Why Families in Ellesmere Port Choose Us
- Straightforward legal advice
We explain your options in plain English, ensuring you always feel informed. - Local understanding
We regularly support families across Ellesmere Port, Chester, Runcorn and the wider Cheshire area. - Experienced in sensitive or complex matters
Our Principal Solicitor, Gavin Edmondson, has experience that includes criminal law, providing valuable insight into cases involving safeguarding concerns or allegations. - 5★ rated by clients
We are consistently praised for our clarity, responsiveness and support. - Transparent fees
No hidden costs – clear pricing and fixed-fee options where suitable.
Which Court Will Handle My Child Arrangements Case?
For families in Ellesmere Port, child arrangements cases are usually dealt with at:
We guide you through every stage, from filing applications to attending hearings.
Child Arrangements: How We Support You
We can help with all aspects of child arrangements, including:
- Where your child will live
- Time spent with each parent
- Term-time and holiday schedules
- Parental responsibility issues
- Safety and welfare concerns
- Specific Issue Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders and urgent applications
From your first call to the final agreement or order, our support is steady and reliable.
Child Arrangements Frequently Asked Questions
They outline where your child lives, how time is shared, and how key decisions are made. Arrangements can be informal or formalised through a court order.
It is a legally binding order defining the living arrangements and time spent with each parent.
Not always. Many parents reach agreements through negotiation or mediation. Court is typically a last resort.
Agreed arrangements can be resolved quickly.
Court proceedings may take months, especially if CAFCASS becomes involved.
We can negotiate on your behalf or apply for:
- Child Arrangements Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
These cases require specialist handling.
Our Principal Solicitor, Gavin Edmondson, has experience with criminal law, giving him strong insight into cases involving complex allegations.
Yes – although they usually need the court’s permission first. We can help guide grandparents through the process.
Mothers do automatically.
Fathers do if married to the mother at the time of birth or named on the birth certificate after 2003.
If not, we can help you obtain Parental Responsibility.
Yes – if circumstances change, existing orders can be varied.
We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees and your first consultation is free.
Speak to an Ellesmere Port Child Arrangements Solicitor Today – Free and Confidential
We’re here to help you reach safe, fair and workable arrangements that support your child’s wellbeing.
To discuss your options please call 01606 811700 or make an enquiry online.
Your Trusted Local Child Arrangement Solicitors
Alongside our work with Ellesmere Port clients, we also help individuals in Chester and Runcorn with all aspects of child arrangement law and the support needed throughout the process.
Mr B - Crewe, UK
Gavin and his team were brilliant they took on my divorce case after I'd received a terrible service from a previous law firm and they instantly turned it around for me and got me a fantastic result they also took on my child arrangements case and the result again was outstanding and my daughter now lives with me full time I'm so grateful for their help it was the best decision I made going to see them.
Mr B - Belfast, UK
Once again Gavin was an encyclopedia of knowledge! I'm pretty convinced he knows the law and every possible angle more than people that have written the law themselves. Sound and honest advice whatever the way your case is going. I would use them again and recommend without hesitation!
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