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Child Law Solicitors in London

Legal issues involving children are often the most emotionally challenging part of any family dispute. At Evalen Law Solicitors, our specialist child law solicitors in North West London offer expert legal advice and compassionate support to help you resolve matters with clarity, dignity, and the best interests of your child at heart.

Our Commitment to You

Our experienced team of family law solicitors are members of Resolution, committed to resolving disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way. We pride ourselves on providing:

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  • Personalised advice tailored to your unique circumstances

  • Clear guidance through complex legal processes

  • Practical, cost-effective solutions that prioritise long-term outcomes

Child Arrangements Orders

When parents separate, a common concern is where the child will live and how much time they will spend with the other parent. Child Arrangements Orders replaced the old Residence and Contact Orders, offering clearer guidance on:

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  • Where the child will live

  • How and when they will see the other parent

  • Other forms of contact (calls, video chats, etc.)

 

Parents must usually attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before applying to court, unless exceptions apply (e.g. domestic abuse, child safety concerns).

 

Child arrangements can also include contact with other relatives. In some cases, contact may be supervised or restricted to specific locations.

Child Maintenance

Child maintenance ensures both parents contribute to their child’s financial needs. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) calculates payments based on the non-residential parent’s income and the number of children involved.

 

We offer legal advice and support for:

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  • Private child maintenance agreements

  • Disputes involving the CMS

  • Ensuring fair, sustainable financial arrangements for your child

Specific Issue & Prohibited Steps Orders

Sometimes, parents need legal clarity over specific decisions or actions.

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  • A Specific Issue Order deals with key decisions such as a child’s schooling or medical treatment

  • A Prohibited Steps Order prevents a parent from doing something — e.g., removing the child from the UK without consent

 

These orders are tailored to your child’s welfare and the specific dynamics of your case.

Understanding Parental Responsibility

Parental Responsibility (PR) refers to the legal rights and duties a parent has over their child’s upbringing.

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  • The birth mother automatically has PR

  • Fathers married to the mother at the time of birth also automatically have PR

  • Unmarried fathers can acquire PR by:

    • Being named on the birth certificate (post-1 Dec 2003)

    • Signing a Parental Responsibility Agreement

    • Obtaining a court order

 

We advise on PR disputes and help secure the legal recognition parents need.

Putting Your Trust in Our Expertise

At Evalen Law, we understand the sensitivity and urgency surrounding child law cases. Our team is:

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  • Approachable, empathetic, and highly experienced

  • Committed to safeguarding your child’s welfare

  • Focused on clear communication and trusted relationships

 

We’re here to ensure that your voice is heard and that your child’s best interests are fully protected.

Contact Our Child Law Solicitors

If you're dealing with legal issues involving your child, from parenting arrangements to parental responsibility or financial support, we’re here to help.

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📞 020 7112 8355
📧 info@evalenlawco.uk

Let our specialist child law solicitors in London guide you through this challenging time with professionalism, care, and clear legal advice.

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If you’d like to speak to a solicitor, please complete the form and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
 

We offer a confidential initial telephone enquiry, and a fixed-fee consultation can be arranged if required.

 

Alternatively, you can reach us directly:

Evalen Law Solicitors
Churchill House
137 Brent Street
Hendon, London NW4 4DJ

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📞 020 7112 8355
📧 info@evalenlawco.uk

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Evalen Law Solicitors is the trading name of Evalen Law Ltd registered at Companies House in England and Wales at Churchill House, 137-139 Brent Street, London NW4 4DJ
Evalen Law Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA No. 567643.  
VAT Registration Number: 347968147. Formerly STS Solicitors

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