Children
Please contact our specialist family law team for assistance.
We at Charles & Co will listen to your concerns and identify the true issues that require resolution. We will attempt to resolve your child related dispute without the expense and delay of court proceedings. Whenever the court is asked to intervene to decide questions relating to a child, the welfare of the child is paramount.
The court can make the following orders:
How does the court decide disputes
The courts approach will be influenced by the Welfare checklist
Are children’s views taken into account
There is no doubt that children are affected by inter parental conflict and this can lead to different types of symptoms depending on the age of the child eg: sleep disturbance, self blame/harm, anxiety, academic problems to name a few. We at Charles & Co are keen to ensure that lawyers do not add to this distress and are mindful of the impact of prolonging proceedings.
The key message from research (Nuffield Family Justice Observatory) on children’s involvement in parental disputes is:
Parental separation can be distressing, traumatic and confusing
Good communication and access to information are important
Being heard and understood in court can feel empowering
Being properly involved and consulted in decision making is important
Getting the right support makes a difference
Thoughts and feelings on contact are complex and take time to process
Family Services
Gurjit Chahal
Family Law Specialist
0121 236 1985
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am -4:30 pm
Email family@charlesandco.org if you wish to book a consultation
