Residence & Contact

Deciding who children should live with or how much contact they should have with both parents is not easy. Parents often find it difficult to agree.

When a relationship breaks down changes to the family unit are inevitable. Even if you think you have agreed arrangements changes can still happen.

They might include:

• the parent with everyday care deciding to move abroad or relocating with their job
• one parent opposing a relocation
• the children themselves wanting to change the arrangements
• changes to residence and contact
• allegations of drug or alcohol abuse by one parent against the other

We will offer realistic and practical advice on how to approach problems about residence and contact.  Parents often know what is best for their children but if you cannot agree we have many years’ experience advising mothers, fathers, grandparents and other interested parties including resolving these disputes through the court process. We also have experience of arranging tests with recognised laboratories if you believe drugs or alcohol are a problem,.  we do however require the consent of the parent being tested.

To speak to someone who can help with your residence and contact issues, call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.