Children

Seeking arrangements that put the children first

Divorce or separation is demanding enough. But when children are involved, every decision can carry even more emotional weight. Arrangements need to be handled with sensitivity and understanding, while remaining practical and in the family’s best interests. Our specialist family solicitors have the experience and expertise to help you navigate the complexities.

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Supporting you now, considering the future

Our family solicitors advise on all matters that could impact your children. We’ll get to know you and your situation, providing dedicated support in the context of your wider circumstances – considering the long-term future as well as immediate concerns.

From day-to-day arrangements and child maintenance to parental responsibility and grandparents’ rights, our role is to guide you through options and decisions with clarity and confidence – having the children’s best interests at the heart of it all.

Specialist expertise for all scenarios

Wherever possible, we’ll help you find constructive solutions without the need for court proceedings, using approaches such as mediation and collaborative law. Where court intervention is needed, we’ll act with purpose to protect your interests and those of your children.

We can help with:

Living arrangements and parenting

Child arrangements
Where children live and spend time
Relocation within the UK or overseas
Holidays and travel
Specific issues around education and healthcare

Financial support for children

Child maintenance
Financial provision for children
Schedule 1 claims

Parental responsibility and family relationships

Parental responsibility
Grandparents’ rights
Rights of other family members
Special guardianship and guardianship

Disputes and protective arrangements

Disputes over child arrangements
Mediation and collaborative law
Arbitration
Court proceedings
Domestic abuse and coercive control
Prohibited steps and specific issue applications

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Meet the experts

Partner & Head of Family Law

Jessica Palmer

Jessica Palmer is a Partner and the Head of our Family Law department.

Consultant Family Solicitor

Lisa Bolgar Smith

Lisa Bolgar Smith is an experienced consultant solicitor handling national and international family matters, with a focus on constructive solutions and carefully judged negotiation.

Paralegal

Molly Brown

Molly joined Streathers Daynes Smith in August 2025 as a Paralegal in the Family team, where she is gaining experience assisting with divorce, financial, and child arrangements matters.