Children

The law relating to children is extremely broad and all-encompassing. In family law the cases split into two general areas – cases that involve disputes between parents (or carers) of children, and cases that involve the state (the Local Authority / children’s services / social services). We have the largest children law team in the Thames Valley and specialists that deal with every aspect of children law.

"I cannot praise this firm enough. I found the team to have exceptional knowledge and expertise when dealing with my somewhat unusual case. I think clients would want to know that they are treated as individuals, that the firm is empathetic and understanding. They went out of their way to support and help me."
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On this page there are links to find information about:

If there are other aspects of caring for your children that you wish to discuss please do speak to us.

Children Specialists

Irena Osborne

Founding Partner

Helen Bishop

Head of Matrimonial Team

Carrie Rudge

Consultant solicitor

Seona Myerscough

Consultant solicitor

Amanda Stopps

Consultant solicitor

Simone Brown

Consultant solicitor

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