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Dealing with children-related legal matters can be deeply emotional and complex. At Sapphire Solicitors, our child law solicitors combine compassion with specialist expertise to guide families through every step. Your child’s welfare is our highest priority: we listen carefully, explain options clearly, and craft solutions that protect their best interests above all else.

Why Choose Sapphire for Child Law?
When families face child law challenges, both experience and empathy are essential. At Sapphire Solicitors, our dedicated team of children law solicitors brings extensive expertise, having successfully managed hundreds of cases ranging from custody disputes to complex care proceedings. We pride ourselves on providing one-on-one legal guidance, so you work directly with a child custody lawyer who offers continuity and truly personal support. Our transparent pricing ensures you receive clear fee estimates up front, with no hidden surprises. Throughout your case, we maintain strong communication, keeping you informed at every stage and responding swiftly to any questions. Above all, we understand that every family is unique, so we develop tailored strategies to suit your specific circumstances and prioritise your child’s best interests.

Our Child Law Services

  • Child Custody & Arrangements
    Our dedicated child custody solicitors and child lawyers assist in negotiating and formalising child custody arrangements, ensuring your child maintains important relationships and stability. We aim for constructive agreements but provide robust court representation if disputes arise.
  • Child Maintenance
    As leading child support attorneys and children law solicitors, we help you resolve child maintenance matters, calculate appropriate support, and secure fair agreements. Our team ensures your child receives the financial support they deserve for their wellbeing.
  • Child Protection & Welfare
    If a child’s safety is at risk, our children lawyers act swiftly, offering legal advice and urgent intervention for child protection cases, care proceedings, and working closely with local authorities to safeguard vulnerable children.
  • Abduction & Relocation
    In cases involving the potential wrongful removal of a child or planned relocation in the UK or abroad, our child solicitors deliver expert legal advice and prompt court action to protect parental rights and your child’s welfare.
  • General Advice & Representation
    Whether you need ongoing legal guidance or urgent action, Sapphire Solicitors combines the expertise of child custody lawyers, child law solicitors, and child support attorneys, providing a full suite of services tailored to parents and guardians.

For confidential, expert guidance on child custody, child maintenance, or any child law issue, contact Sapphire Solicitors, your trusted child law specialists

FAQs

Do you provide Legal Services in areas outside of Crawley?

Yes, as experienced legal aid solicitors, we serve clients across multiple locations including Horsham, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Burgess Hill, London, Feltham, Gatwick, Horley, Reigate, and Redhill. Our team of qualified solicitors in Crawley Town Centre provides comprehensive legal support throughout these areas.

Our child law solicitors handle child arrangement orders, parental responsibility issues, specific issue orders, adoption proceedings, and care proceedings. We prioritize the child’s welfare while protecting parents’ rights across all our service areas.

Yes, unmarried fathers can acquire parental responsibility through various means including joint registration on the birth certificate, parental responsibility agreements, or court orders. Our child law specialists can guide you through the most appropriate route.

Courts prioritize the child’s best interests when making custody decisions. Factors include the child’s welfare, each parent’s ability to provide care, and maintaining the child’s relationship with both parents. Our experienced child law solicitors advocate effectively for your position.