If you are considering separating from your partner, or have already separated, it is essential to seek legal advice relating to issues concerning the upbringing of your child. A key issue is how much contact a non-resident parent should have.

Our experienced team can assist with wide-ranging issues in what can be a complex area. For example, where one parent chooses to deny contact, we can advise on this issue, whether you are the parent denying or seeking contact.

In the best interests of the child, we encourage parents to reach mutually acceptable agreements about contact. We will always consider with you whether it is appropriate for us to refer you to an outside agency to act as mediators in an attempt at settlement. We will try to negotiate an agreed outcome but if this is not possible, we can advise on the merits of an application being made to the court.

In some circumstances, other family members will wish to seek contact with a child, where this is being withheld. We have extensive experience of advising all members of a family about the issue of contact.

If you have any further enquiries please call 01702 339222 or email family@btmk.co.uk.