Protecting Your Child's Home and Stability

How to Keep Custody of Your Child

If you are your child's primary carer, the thought of that changing can be terrifying. Our expert child law solicitors are specialists in defending your position, focusing on the legal principle of stability and proving that staying with you is in your child's best interests.

    
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How to Build a Strong Case to Keep Custody

The Family Court's main priority is to avoid unnecessary disruption to a child's life. If you are the primary carer and your child is happy, settled, and thriving, the court will be reluctant to change that arrangement. Our job is to prove this to the judge.

Demonstrating the 'Status Quo'

We help you build a powerful case based on the 'status quo'—your child's established routine. This includes their school life, friendships, home environment, and your role in their day-to-day care.

Protect Your Child's Stability

Focusing on the Welfare Checklist

We ensure your evidence is structured around the official 'Welfare Checklist' that the judge must use, focusing on your child's needs and your ability to meet them better than anyone else.

Build a Child-Focused Case

Responding to Allegations

If the other parent is making allegations to try and change the custody arrangement, we provide a robust and evidence-led defence to challenge their claims in a Fact-Finding Hearing.

Defend Your Position

A Wildlings family solicitor providing a robust legal defence for a parent's child custody case

A Proactive & Child-Focused Defence

When your relationship with your child is being challenged, you need a proactive legal team. Our approach is to build a powerful, evidence-based case that leaves the court in no doubt that maintaining your child's current living situation is in their absolute best interests.

Child's Welfare is Paramount: Our entire case is built around what is best for your child's stability and happiness.
Robust Evidence Gathering: We help you gather school reports, witness statements, and other evidence to prove your child is thriving.
Skilled Courtroom Advocacy: We are formidable advocates, dedicated to protecting your role as the primary carer.

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"Friendly, Approachable, and Excellent Communication"

"Dealt with my case in a very professional but friendly and approachable manner. The service was excellent and communication was very good. I was always kept informed of any developments. I would highly recommend this firm of solicitors."

- ReviewSolicitors Client

"From the very first phone call I felt at ease... The advice I was given was clear and helpful which made a very difficult time that little bit easier. I was kept informed of every stage of the process... I would highly recommend their services."

- Google Review

"Was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She was so helpful and reassuring throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate in recommending her to friends and family. A credit to the firm."

- ReviewSolicitors Client

Common Questions About Keeping Custody

Will the court automatically change custody if the other parent applies?

No. The court's primary concern is the child's welfare and it is very reluctant to make changes that would cause unnecessary disruption. The parent applying for the change has the burden of proving to the court that changing the status quo is in the child's best interests.

What happens if my ex-partner makes false allegations against me?

The court takes all allegations seriously. If allegations are made, the court may order a Fact-Finding Hearing to determine the truth. It is vital that you have expert legal representation to challenge any false allegations with clear, factual evidence.

How do I prove that my child is happy and settled with me?

Evidence is key. This can include school reports showing good attendance and progress, statements from teachers or health visitors, and a detailed witness statement from you explaining your child's daily routine, their friendships, and your bond with them. We can help you gather and present this effectively.

Protect Your Role as Primary Carer

Don't face a challenge to your child's custody arrangements alone. Contact our expert family solicitors for a confidential consultation to build the strongest possible case.

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