If you have genuine fears for your child's safety and well-being, the law can protect them. While the court's starting point is always that a child benefits from a relationship with both parents, our expert child law solicitors can take urgent action if contact needs to be stopped or supervised to prevent a risk of harm.
The Family Court will only ever restrict or stop contact if it is convinced there is a real risk of harm to the child. Your safety and your child's welfare are the only reasons to prevent contact. Our role is to present the evidence of this risk to the court clearly and persuasively.
If there is evidence of domestic abuse, the court will take immediate action. We can help you apply for a protective order alongside your child arrangements application.
Get Urgent AdviceIf a parent's alcohol or drug use puts a child at risk, the court can order that contact is stopped until the parent can prove they are safe, often with the help of drug and alcohol testing.
Protect Your ChildIn many cases, the court will first order supervised contact at a dedicated centre. This allows a child to see their parent in a safe, neutral environment while concerns are investigated.
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When you come to us with concerns about your child's safety, we listen without judgment and act with decisive speed. Our entire strategy is built around the 'Welfare Checklist' that the court uses, ensuring that every action we take is focused on protecting your child from harm.
If you stop contact without a court order, you must have a very good and evidence-based reason for doing so, based on a genuine risk of harm. The court can be critical of parents who stop contact without just cause. This is why it is vital to seek urgent legal advice before taking this step.
Stopping contact entirely (a 'no contact' order) is a very serious step reserved for cases where there is a significant risk of harm. Supervised contact, where a third party is present during visits, is often seen by the court as a good interim measure to allow a relationship to continue while safeguarding concerns are investigated.
Evidence is crucial. This can include police reports, medical records, screenshots of abusive messages, witness statements from friends or teachers, and any reports from social services. We can provide urgent advice on what evidence you need to gather to support your case.
If you have genuine concerns about your child's safety with their other parent, do not delay. Contact our expert family solicitors for an urgent, confidential consultation.
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