Family & Children Law

8118 Law represent clients in all areas of family & children law in the Family Court, High Court, or in the Court of Appeal, including:

• Domestic Violence and Non-Molestation Injunctions – If you or your family are facing domestic violence or harassment, we can help you obtain non-molestation injunctions to ensure your safety. These legal orders can provide immediate protection by preventing the abuser from contacting or approaching you. We are committed to acting swiftly and decisively to secure the necessary legal measures to keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Child Residence and Child Arrangements Orders – Ensuring the best interests of your children is our top priority. We assist clients in obtaining child residence and child arrangements orders, which establish where your child will live and the contact arrangements with each parent. Our compassionate approach focuses on creating stable and nurturing environments for children, while also addressing any specific needs or concerns you may have.
• Prohibited Steps Orders – Sometimes, it is necessary to prevent certain actions that could harm a child’s welfare. Prohibited steps orders are legal measures that restrict specific actions, such as removing a child from the country without consent. We provide expert guidance and representation to ensure these orders are effectively implemented, safeguarding your child’s well-being.
• Divorce – Navigating the complexities of divorce can be challenging, but an experienced barrister canguide you through the process with compassion and expertise. We offer comprehensive support, from filing for divorce to negotiating settlements and representing you in court. Our goal is to achieve a fair and amicable resolution while minimizing stress and disruption to your life.
• Financial Settlement Following Divorce – Securing your financial future post-divorce is crucial. We assist clients in negotiating and obtaining financial settlements that address property division, spousal maintenance, and other financial matters. Our tailored approach ensures that your financial interests are represented throughout.
• Schedule 1 Applications – Schedule 1 applications deal with financial provision for children whose parents are not married. We help clients navigate these applications to secure financial support for their children’s upbringing and education. Our dedicated team works diligently to achieve outcomes that best serve the interests of the child.
• Property Disputes – Property disputes can arise during or after a relationship breakdown. We provide expert representation in resolving conflicts over property ownership and occupation. We are skilled in negotiation and litigation, ensuring that your property rights are upheld and that disputes are resolved efficiently.
• Child Abduction – In cases of child abduction, swift action is essential. We take immediate steps to recover abducted children and ensure their safe return. Our expertise in both domestic and international child abduction cases allows us to navigate complex legal frameworks and provide effective solutions to reunite you with your child.
• UK and International Relocation – Relocating with children, whether within the UK or internationally, involves navigating a complex legal landscape. We provide comprehensive support and representation to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that the relocation is in the best interests of the child. Our experienced team will guide you through the process, addressing any challenges that may arise.

Whether you are considering starting a case and just need advice, need representation at an upcoming court hearing, or need to appeal a decision that has already been made, help is just a telephone call away. Advice can be given over the telephone or as a full written opinion. You can get assistance in starting an application including the preparation of court forms and witness statements. When it comes to the court hearing, the barrister can represent you in any court across England and Wales.

Direct Access Barrister – No Solicitor Required

This is possible because the barrister is authorised to conduct litigation, and can even go on the court record and handle the day-to-day running of your case. This can lead to savings of thousands of pounds, ensures that you will have a single point of contact throughout the life of your case, and gives you the peace of mind that the person who is representing you has been with you throughout.

Legal Aid

Instructions are accepted regardless of whether you have been granted legal aid and already have a solicitor, or where you choose to pay privately and instruct directly. If you are unsure about whether you might be eligible for legal aid, you can call today for advice and be sure that you will be put in touch or directed to a firm to obtain legal aid if available.

Legal Aid or Private Funding

Legal aid is where the state will fund your case and pay your legal representatives directly. It is usually means or merit tested, and not everyone qualifies. If you do qualify, you may be asked to pay a contribution towards your legal costs. If you choose to privately pay, the amount you pay may end up being less than the contribution you are asked to make by the legal aid agency.

Legal representatives are poorly paid for private family legal aid cases and most firms must take on a high volume of cases to survive. This means your legal representative cannot devote as much time to your case as he otherwise could. At 8118 Law, fewer cases are taken-on to ensure more time can be dedicated to each client’s case than a busy solicitor’s firm which may have hundreds of other cases to deal with.

Because legal aid is state funding, there are restrictions and limitations on what your legal representatives will be paid to do for you. No such restrictions or limitations exist when you fund your own legal case.

Legal aid is usually only available through a solicitor. It will then be the solicitor who instructs the barrister on your behalf. If you want the barrister to represent you through legal aid or a solicitor, you should ask your solicitor to get in touch by calling 0345 257 1981 as soon as possible.

Regardless of whether you instruct directly or through a solicitor:

• You will be offered free initial telephone advice.
• Every client is guaranteed the offer of a conference with the barrister before their court hearing.
• The barrister will try to make himself available for conferences at a time that suits you.
• You can communicate with the barrister by phone, e-mail, WhatsApp, MS Teams, or Zoom.

CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION TODAY ON 0345 257 1981