When you believe your child's welfare requires you to be their primary caregiver, you need expert legal representation. Our specialist child law solicitors are experts in securing 'live with' orders for one parent, ensuring your child is safe and their future is stable.
The court's only priority is the child's welfare. While the starting point is that a child benefits from a relationship with both parents, a 'live with' order to one parent (sole custody) will be made if it is necessary to protect the child from a risk of harm. This requires strong, clear evidence.
If there is evidence of domestic abuse, neglect, or emotional harm, the court will act decisively to protect the child. We are experts in representing parents in these difficult cases.
Get Urgent AdviceIf a parent's uncontrolled addiction to drugs or alcohol puts a child's safety at risk, we can apply for an order for you to become the sole carer. We have experience with cases involving a drug or alcoholic parent.
Protect Your ChildIf the other parent is absent from the child's life, has moved away, or is otherwise unable to provide care, we can help you formalise your position as the sole primary caregiver with a court order.
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When seeking sole custody, a robust, evidence-based case is essential. Our approach is to work with you to gather all the necessary evidence and present it clearly to the court, ensuring the judge has a full and accurate picture of why it is in your child's best interests to live with you.
In UK law, "sole custody" means a 'live with' order is made for one parent, making them the primary carer. "Joint custody" usually means a 'shared live with' order where the child splits their time between both parents' homes, though not always on a 50/50 basis.
Yes, almost always. Unless there is a very serious risk of harm, the court will still make an order for the child to spend time and have contact with the other parent. This could be supervised contact if there are safety concerns.
You need strong evidence to show why a shared care arrangement is not in your child's best interests. This can include police reports, medical records, school reports, evidence from social services, or witness statements from people who have seen the other parent's behaviour.
Taking the step to apply for sole custody is a serious decision. Contact our expert family solicitors for an urgent, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
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