Child Arrangement Orders
In addition to negotiating your financial settlement, making arrangements for your children is a critical part of the divorce process.
Do I Have to Go to Court to Make Arrangements for My Children After Divorce?
The English family law system encourages parents to come to mutual agreements regarding their children’s living arrangements and visitation schedules. Court proceedings can be costly, stressful, and may exacerbate tensions between you and your ex-partner. Research indicates that parents who decide on their own how to care for their children are more likely to stick to the agreed arrangements compared to court-imposed solutions. We strive to help you reach amicable arrangements for your children without resorting to court.
However, if negotiation and mediation are unsuitable, such as in cases of domestic abuse, we will thoroughly prepare for court proceedings and advocate vigorously to secure your desired outcome.
What is a Parenting Plan?
If you and your ex-partner have agreed on arrangements for your children, you might consider having a Parenting Plan drafted by our Child Arrangement Solicitors. A Parenting Plan outlines the agreed arrangements and can be detailed or concise. It may include:
- Which parent the children will primarily live with
- Visitation schedules with the non-resident parent and extended family
- Details on shared care arrangements
- Child maintenance payments
- Decisions regarding the children’s education, religious upbringing, mental health, and healthcare
- Communication plans between parents
- Division of school holidays, Christmas, birthdays, etc.
- Introduction of new partners to the children
- Resolution of any future disputes
A Parenting Plan is not legally binding unless both parties choose to make it so by obtaining a Court Order. Our Solicitors can review your Parenting Plan and explain the implications of making it legally binding.
Why Choose Us?
Our extensive experience has shown us that circumstances can change over time. What works for your children now may need adjustment in the future. We are always here to assist you in resolving any new disputes that arise.
Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Child Arrangement Orders and Family Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Child Arrangement Orders and Family Law, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0247) 6641642, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.