The only people who have an automatic right to apply to the Court for a Child Arrangement Order are the parents of someone who has parental responsibility.

If any Grandparent who wants to apply to court for a child arrangements order to have contact with their child needs first to obtain the permission of the court to make the application. If the grandparents can demonstrate they have previously had a close relationship with the child they will be allowed to make the application even if the parent objects.

When marriages or relationships break down grandparents who have often been very involved in their grandchild life can face not seeing their grandchild.

If you are looking to obtain access to your grandchildren or are experiencing difficulties with existing contact please call us to arrange a consultation.

When a relationship breaks down parents priority is the children, however sometimes when emotions are high it is difficult to reach sensible agreements for the children. We can help you reach agreements for both parents to spend time with their children. At Hindle Campbell we have years of experience working with mediators, Cafcass – Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service and the courts to achieve the best outcome for your children and you.

Financial support for children

When families break up and children live with one parent only, a regular maintenance payment can be claimed from the parent who they are not living with, in addition to lump sums and potentially property.

You might be the paying parent and feel the level of maintenance being claimed is too high in your circumstances. We can assist you in re- negotiating a more acceptable and reasonable level of payment.

We are here to guide you through the complex procedures that surrounds this highly emotive area of law.