Children's Issues

At Hegarty Solicitors we understand how difficult and stressful it can be when dealing with issues that affect your children, particularly if you are going through a divorce or separation.

Divorce Living Together Experiencing Domestic Violence Children's Issues Change of Name Fees

Our team of family lawyers can offer support and advice on a variety of issues affecting families and children.

One of the most vital things to consider when a couple separate or divorce is the effect it will have on their children. Emotions often run high but it is important to put the children’s needs first and prevent them being caught up in arguments.

Our experienced family law team support a non-confrontational approach to divorce that takes into account the best interests of children involved.

Find out more

We have family lawyers that specialise in various areas of practice involving children, including:

Separation or Divorce
Child Contact Issues
Domestic violence
Private Adoption

Keeping Children Safe

It is important that children are not exposed to harmful conflicts in the home as well as protected from physical harm. If there has been physical violence or abuse it may be necessary to consider whether it is in a child’s best interests to have contact with the violent parent, or safeguards can be put in place if necessary.

If you are experiencing domestic violence remember, you are not alone, it is imperative that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible or call the 24 hour National Domestic Violence helpline on 0800 2000 247.

Adoption

If you are considering adopting, whether to start or extend your family, our specialist team can guide you through the legal aspects of adoption. We can offer help with:

Private law adoptions, including step-parent adoptions
Alternative options to adoption such as Special Guardianship or Child Arrangements Orders.

More in this Section

Divorce and Children

One of the most important things to consider when a couple separate or divorce is the effect it will have on their children.

Child Maintenance

Child maintenance is financial support towards the living costs of a child paid from one spouse to another when a couple divorce or separate.

Child Arrangement Orders

Separating from a partner or being unable to see your children can be an unsettling time.