The role of a lawyer in child access

A couple with children which is no longer together often encounters conflicts. These are often emotionally charged and have a negative affect on both parties and even more so on the children involved. On occasion one of the parties in such a dispute resorts to denying the other party access to the child. This type of behaviour can be seen as a serious violation of the other party’s parental rights, and if it is maintained over a period of time, the other party may consult a child access lawyer over child access.

A child access lawyer can negotiate with the other party and represent the aggrieved party in court. The courts do not commonly give orders related to children when a divorce is finalised. The hope (and what most commonly occurs) is that the couple will be able to reach a mutually acceptable decision regarding the children. This is also the statutory guidance provided by section 1(5) of the Children Act 1989, which states that the court should not make an order regarding children unless it is deemed to be in the best interests of that child.

If you are involved in a dispute regarding child access, and you do not think you will be able to resolve the issue without court intervention, you should speak to a child access lawyer. A child access lawyer will provide you with the guidance you need to pursue your claim, along with important legal information. There is much to be aware of, for example the fact that there is no legal relationship between child access and maintenance payments, regardless of the situation.

If you would like to obtain legal advice from a child access lawyer, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local child access lawyer free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local child access lawyer please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.