Arranging for your children following a separation is undoubtedly emotionally difficult.
That's why our specialist child law team in Manchester is here to guide you through the process and help resolve any issues as quickly and amicably as possible. We use our expertise to help you navigate the court system while always keeping the best interests of your children in mind. We have experience with many different situations arising from divorce or separation, both recently and in the past.
So, if you need to protect your rights to access your children, to make arrangements for them or you feel their current arrangements are not in their best interests, please contact us today. At Stowe, you’ll find the best child custody lawyers Manchester has to offer—and when it comes to child custody, nothing but the best will do.
What is a Child Arrangements Order?
A Child Arrangements Order is a court order that specifies who is accountable for the care of a child. It is typically used when parents cannot agree on how to divide child care responsibilities.
A Child Arrangements Order can specify who the children live with, where they live, and when and how they will visit both parents. For example, they may spend weeknights at the family home and weekends with the other parent. It can also specify additional methods of interaction, such as phone calls, video chats, cards, and letters.
Simply defined, a CAO outlines who has custody of the children and what rights the other parent has. This is true in Manchester as it is around the country.
You must apply to the family court for a Child Arrangements Order, and the procedure may entail numerous hearings. Once in place, the order is legally enforceable and normally lasts until the child reaches the age of 18. With so much at risk, it is critical that you get skilled legal assistance.
Contact Stowe for Child Custody Lawyers Near Me (Free Consultation)
We’re Stowe Family Law, the only national law firm dedicated to family matters with the UK’s largest team of specialist family lawyers and an office in the heart of the city of Manchester.
At Stowe, we work hard to make family law easier to understand and know that each case across Greater Manchester is unique - each one needing tailored support and handled with care.
In choosing Stowe family law Manchester, clients are guided through the process with empathy and care and the reassurance that they have the right team of people by their side.
With offices across the UK, we practice all areas of family law and support people in the Manchester area going through a family breakdown to move forward in life from a position of renewed strength.
Stowe Family Law’s Manchester office is located in:
Cubo Spinningfields, No. 1, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB.
The office is close to Salford Central, Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly stations (7, 18 and 20-minute walk respectively) which offer connections to Stockport and the wider Cheshire area.
There is parking available at NCP Manchester Spinningfields, a 1-minute walk away from the office.
We also have an office in Altrincham for those clients who cannot travel to Manchester City centre.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
