Christmas Closure

The Child Law Advice Service will be closed from 24/12/2024 and will reopen on 02/01/2025.

Our telephone lines will close at 4pm on 20/12/2024 and reopen at 10am on 02/01/2025. Our webchat service will close at 4pm on 23/12/2024 and reopen at 8am on 02/01/2025. Any emails enquiries received over Christmas will be answered within 5 working days of our return to the office. 

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Family

Family law is a broad area of practice that focuses on issues involving family relationships. 

We advise on the child aspect to these cases including child arrangements, i.e. a child’s living and contact arrangements when parents separate as well as disputes in parental responsibility. 

We also advise on children’s services involvement and what can happen if a child needs to live with someone other than their parents.

It is important to understand the rights and responsibilities of those involved in raising a child to ensure the best possible outcome for the child, whatever the situation.

We are a digital-first service and ask that you only call our helpline for clarifying information or with an urgent safeguarding enquiry.