24/7 Menu Family Trusted family law advisors offering legal support associated with your family and matrimonial problems Our expertise Our insights Meet the team Testimonials Family law experts Whether you require advice about separation, divorce, dissolution or pension matters, we have specialists on hand to provide realistic advice and guidance, no matter how complicated the issue. If you find yourself in need of specialist family legal help, our team can advise on all issues associated with your family and matrimonial problems. This could be divorce, child care and support agreements, family finance and assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements or cohabitation. We are well known for our excellent results, combining sharp negotiation skills and technical excellence with a deep understanding of the issues and providing a service that is not only professional and straightforward, but also compassionate. All members of our team are members of Resolution, whose code of practice encourages the resolution of disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way. Sub section or sector Children disputes Children disputes Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial remedies Pre-nuptial/post-nuptial and separation agreements Protection of individuals Unmarried couple agreements and co-habitation disputes Children disputes When a relationship breaks down it is sometimes difficult for couples to agree where their children should live and how much time they should spend with each parent. Whilst this can be a distressing time for parents, the best interests of children must always be considered paramount. Our experienced team recognises that arrangements which work most successfully are those which have been agreed between parents and it is therefore essential that advice is taken at an early stage. How we can advise you We can advise you about applications to court for: child arrangements orders specific issue orders prohibited steps orders removal from the jurisdiction parental responsibility change of a child’s name paternity testing and declarations of parentage We can also give you advice on: grandparent applications special guardianship child maintenance applications to the court for ‘top-up’ child maintenance Schedule 1 Children Act claims applications for school fee orders enforcement of orders mediation and other alternative dispute resolution How our team will work with you Our clients Our experience Key contacts View team Joanne Raisbeck Partner Liverpool +44 (0)151 600 8812 joanne.raisbeck@hilldickinson.com Latest Family insights Article Seeking protection from harm – is a non-molestation order right for me? Article Divorce: Your first meeting with a solicitor Article Relocation of children and obtaining leave to remove – is the world your oyster? Article The Royal Family may ignore prenups - but should you? View more insights Meet our Family team Work with our specialist family legal team Our people Previous Friendly, efficient and razor sharp approach Next Have a query? Contact us Want to be kept up to date? Subscribe to our mailings Home > Sectors > Family Our people Sectors Services Insights Events Media Careers Our Offices Singapore Piraeus Monaco Manchester London (St James's) London (City) Liverpool Leeds Hong Kong Information Accessibility Business continuity: COVID-19 Complaints Cookies Data Protection Charter Fraudulent activity Legal Modern Slavery statement Privacy notice Stay Connected Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Back to top Copyright © 2020 Hill Dickinson LLP VAT number 108228335 Cookie Control Your choice regarding cookies on this site We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. Accept all cookiesReject all optional cookiesSettings