Child Custody Lawyers

Experienced family court solicitors in London – putting your child’s best interests first.

When relationships break down, Nockolds provides clear, compassionate advice to resolve child custody matters. Our expert family lawyers focus on finding practical solutions for child arrangements, prioritising your child’s well-being.

How Our Family Court Solicitors Can Help

Child custody issues can be distressing for parents, but at Nockolds, we bring clarity and calm to even the most complex situations.

Thanks to years of experience, we know that no two families are the same and we take the time to find what works best for yours. Our family solicitors combine expert legal knowledge with genuine care, focusing on creating a secure and stable future for your children.

We've seen everything from high-conflict disputes and safeguarding concerns to international relocations and everyday decisions like schooling and health care. We're here to provide legal solutions, reduce stress and minimise conflict, allowing you to reach the best child agreement for everyone involved.

At Nockolds, our child custody lawyers will mediate, advise and resolve all child issues during a divorce or separation, providing security and reassurance to you and your family during this difficult time.

Experts in Complex Child Custody Cases

High-Conflict Disputes

With extensive experience managing cases involving intense conflict, our child custody lawyers ensure your child’s welfare remains the priority.

Domestic Violence

Our team provides compassionate support and strong legal representation in cases involving domestic abuse or safeguarding concerns.

Parental Alienation

We help you get through the challenging dynamics of parental alienation, protecting the parent-child relationship as much as possible.

Relocation

Whether you are relocating within the UK or abroad, we can help you navigate the legal complexities and secure appropriate child arrangements.

Specific Issues

From decisions about travel and medical treatments to changing your child’s name, we can help resolve any kind of custody-related disputes.

Prohibited Steps

We assist you in securing a Prohibited Steps Order to prevent a parent from making specific changes or taking certain actions regarding the child, safeguarding their welfare and maintaining stable arrangements.

Emergency Applications

If urgent action is required, such as in cases of potential child abduction or immediate harm, we move quickly to protect your child.

Child Custody Legal Services in London

Our family court solicitors are ready to help you with the following:

The Various Types of Child Custody Arrangements

• Sole custody - The child lives with one parent who is responsible for making major decisions, while the other may have visitation rights.

• Joint custody - Both parents share decision-making responsibilities. This can include:
  • Joint legal custody - Parents share decisions, but the child lives with one parent.
  • Joint physical custody - The child splits their time between both parents.

• Shared residency - The child spends equal time with both parents and makes decisions jointly.

• Split residency - An uncommon arrangement where siblings are separated, with each parent having custody of one or more children.

• Third-party custody - Custody is granted to a relative or close family friend if it's in the child's best interest.

Minimising Conflict and Stress

We aim to achieve fair outcomes quickly and effectively, allowing your family to move on to the next chapter with confidence and stability.

Our child custody lawyers in London are all members of Resolution and focus on practical solutions that protect your child’s well-being while reducing stress for everyone involved.

Speak to a member of our family law team today for a free initial call to determine the best course of action for you and your children.

Our team will explore alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and collaborative law to resolve issues without needing court. If we need to move matters to a family court, we support our clients every step of the way, ensuring all concerns are heard and addressed with minimal disruption.

Learn more about mediation and alternatives to family court.

Fees

We offer a FREE initial telephone call to help you explore your options and see how we can assist. Simply get in touch by phone or email and we’ll arrange a time to discuss your needs.

If you prefer a more in-depth consultation, we’re happy to arrange a comprehensive in-person or online meeting to go over your case in detail.

Are you worried about legal fees? We offer flexible, bespoke pricing options that fit your situation. You decide how much or how little involvement you’d like from us, and we’ll guide you through each step, giving you clarity and control as we progress matters together.