Residence Support of Children

Helping You Secure Residence Support Of Your Children

Where your child or children will live following a divorce, dissolution, separation or annulment will naturally be of paramount importance to you – and us. As qualified and committed family lawyers, we do everything in our power to support parents on reaching a residence support agreement without the need to involve the courts.

A Residence Order sets out where, when and with which parent your child lives. The designated parent then has responsibility for making the day-to-day decisions relating to child care and upbringing. There are times when the Residence Order is shared with both parents, with the Order specifying when the child spends time in each home.

This Order lasts until the child is 16. In reaching the agreement or if court intervention is necessary, there are various factors which should be taken into consideration including the child’s wishes, age, wellbeing, and how able each parent is to provide for the child. Most of our clients have been able to reach a satisfactory arrangement for them and their children between themselves, with our legal guidance, expertise and support.  When court intervention is unavoidable, we advise clients at every step of the process to minimise anxiety and maximise the chances of a positive outcome.

How Our Family Lawyers Can Help You

Going through a divorce or dissolution, separation or annulment process is stressful enough without the added worry of whether you are receiving the best possible legal advice for you. Our family solicitors will tailor their guidance to your particular circumstances – to your and your children’s needs and best interests.

We work hard and operate in a sensitive, friendly yet professional manner that ensures excellent outcomes. Explaining everything in plain English and communicating closely with you at each stage, we really do all we can to find a mutual solution for your child’s living and maintenance arrangements without the need to go to court or involve the Child Support Agency.

For an initial consultation with one of our expert family law lawyers, contact us today.  Every aspect of your particular situation will be taken into account in any legal advice we offer and action we advise you to take, ensuring you are able to secure a single or joint Residence Order for your child.