Service Area
Children Law Solicitors
Children law matters require careful, practical advice delivered with sensitivity. Fortiori Law advises parents and family members on applications and disputes involving children, with a focus on protecting welfare and reaching workable outcomes.
How we help
We advise on disputes that require urgent clarity or a structured legal framework.
Our work includes helping clients understand the court process, evidential issues and the practical consequences of proposed arrangements.
Where agreement is possible we support constructive resolution. Where court applications are necessary we prepare the case carefully.
Typical matters
- Child arrangements
- Parental responsibility
- Specific issue applications
- Prohibited steps orders
- Relocation matters
- Enforcement applications
Typical process
- Review the background and immediate welfare concerns
- Assess negotiation, mediation and court options
- Prepare statements, applications and supporting evidence
- Represent and advise through hearings and implementation
Frequently asked questions
What is a child arrangements order?
A child arrangements order sets out where a child lives, spends time or otherwise has contact, and is designed to provide clarity where agreement is not possible.
Do courts expect parents to negotiate first?
In many cases the court expects parties to consider mediation or other forms of resolution before issuing proceedings, unless an exemption applies.
What does the court focus on most?
The court’s primary consideration is the welfare of the child and the practical arrangements that best serve that welfare.