When a relationship finishes, one of the most emotive areas to resolve can be the future care of and contact with the children of the relationship. Whether it is resolving who the child should live with or how frequently contact with the non resident parents can take place Baily Gibson have a team of specialist solicitors who can advise you with a view to resolving these matters as quickly and amicably as possible.

We can also advise about other matters regarding a child’s care and welfare which can become disputed such as schooling and medical treatment. We will always advise you as to the potential costs concerning these matters and whether you qualify for Legal Aid.

Care Proceedings

There are perhaps few more stressful and difficult situations concerning a child’s welfare than when Social Services indicate they intend to take steps to protect or remove a child.
It is vital at such times to take specialist legal advice. Baily Gibson has a number of specialist solicitors working in this area and free Legal Aid is available to all parents for representation if court proceedings are required. We will also advise you and negotiate with Social Services to try to prevent proceedings being started if possible.

We also advise those who wish to adopt a child or who wish to care for a child of a family member or relative.