Your Children’s Law Solicitors in Lancaster

Family disputes, especially those involving children, are some of the most sensitive cases we deal with here at Holdens Law solicitors in Lancaster. People turn to us for help because they know that our caring team understand the complex and emotional issues involved. Our clients know that we’ll work with them, sympathetically, to find practical, workable solutions, which meet the needs of both sides of the dispute, while focusing on the best interests of the children at all times.

You are not alone

A relationship breakdown can leave you feeling isolated and helpless, but you are not alone. Government figures show that there are 2.4 million separated families in the UK, involving 3.8million children. No less than 23% of Britain’s families are lone parent families and a staggering 44% of children under 21 have not lived with both parents during childhood.

Here at Holdens Law solicitors in Lancaster, we’ve handled many family law cases down the years, giving our team extensive experience in the sensitivity and sympathy that are required in addressing and resolving disputes. We always aim to provide meaningful advice and support and can also refer your matter for alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, to avoid damaging and expensive court proceedings, but rest assured, we’re also there to support you in court if it does come to that.

Looking after the children’s best interests

Our team in Lancaster and Kendal can help with a number of different issues that arise when children are involved in a relationship breakdown. Figures from Relate show that almost half of the 80,000+ divorces every year involve children under 16 years old, and this inevitably raises issues about childcare, spending time arrangements and maintenance payments.

The Holdens team will work with you to agree care, contact and signpost you to the Child Maintenance Service to discuss maintenance payments if this cannot be agreed always with the child’s best interests at heart. Almost £2.8 billion is paid each year in maintenance in the UK.

Complex family law

As your local solicitors in Lancaster, Holdens can also work with you to resolve more complex family matters. For example, cases where one parent wants to take the children out of the country against the wishes of the other.

We can even help with disputed paternity, providing expert, impartial advice and standing by you through those disputes and beyond.

Friendly, affordable support

The Holdens Law team work hard to provide friendly, professional, affordable advice and guidance that delivers real value for money in every case. We are transparent in terms of likely costs and can help you with legal aid applications and discuss the criteria to support such applications carrying out an assessment and identifying the documents required to start the process.

“Family disputes often evoke strong feelings on all sides,” says Nicola Houton, Director of Holdens Law solicitors in Lancaster. “Holdens can offer calm, sympathetic support that’s focused on finding a solution that works for everyone, especially where there are children involved.

“We work with parents, grandparents, along with other family and friends, to find positive, practical living arrangements based around the best interests of the children at all times.”

With you every step of the way

Sympathetic family law services are just one of the ways that Holdens Law solicitors in Lancaster can support you and your family. Our practice provides a full range of legal services, to include divorce, financial orders and children’s law separation deeds.

Whatever your situation, you can turn to Holdens Law in complete confidence, knowing you will get a professional approach from approachable professionals, delivering personal service and practical solutions. To find out more, contact Holdens Law solicitors in Lancaster on 01524 32484 or our team of solicitors in Kendal on 01539 720629.