Children

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN

Keeping the children in mind during separation and at every stage of your divorce process is vital, but agreeing child arrangements after divorce or separation can often be difficult.

Our sensitive, pragmatic and experienced professionals will help you establish practical custody and access arrangements that are clearly focused on the best interests of your children, ensuring their well-being remains the top priority in determining your family’s future. We have a wealth of experience in formalising visitation rights and drafting child residence orders.

WHEN YOU DON’T AGREE

When mutual agreement about what’s best for the children is not possible, we will take a robust approach to court proceedings in order to safeguard where and with whom your children live – and to secure any court orders that may be necessary to determine who they are allowed to see, which school they should attend, and any other issues that may affect your children.

We can also assist parents or step-parents in disputes over parental responsibility.

Our team is on your side with specialist expertise to ensure your children’s needs and best interests remain paramount throughout your separation and divorce.

For more information and to answer your questions about children and family law, call us on 01243 786668, email the family law team at info@georgeide.co.uk or contact the team directly using our details as shown on this page.

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Contact Our Team

For more information and to help you decide your next step, call us on 01243 786668, email the family law team at info@georgeide.co.uk or contact the team directly using our details as shown on this page.

Alice Leadbeatter | Solicitor

Head of Family

01243 812435 alice.leadbeatter@georgeide.co.uk

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Kirsten Lockwood | Paralegal

Family

01243 786 668 kirsten.lockwood@georgeide.co.uk

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Client Testimonials

Dear Alice, thank you for your professionalism, kindness and guidance. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. We feel you have been a shining star in our lives. Alice, you are great asset to your chosen profession and to George Ide LLP. We are privileged to have had you on board.

Viv Menecier

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice was amazing from start to finish, gave me accurate and sound advice. She always kept my expectations to a realistic level, and I would recommend her to anyone in a similar position to me, a credit to George Ide solicitors. I always felt I was dealing with a friend not just a solicitor.

Garry Sherrington

Alice Leadbeatter

I can enthusiastically recommend Alice Leadbeatter/George Ide. I was extremely grateful for the clarity of her communications and for demystifying many of the processes. Alice was prompt in her replies and very professional – both of which were appreciated in navigating a difficult time.

Jennifer Hudson

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice has always replied promptly to emails/telephone calls. She was extremely helpful and made the whole process go smoothly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking of a divorce.

Nuala Field

Alice Leadbeatter

Dear Alice. The right sound legal support from yourself has made such a difference to me. Thank you Alice, I have always trusted your advice and couldn’t have asked for more from you.

Shari Miles

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice was reassuring, kind, easy to talk to, very clear in her advice and very efficient. What more does anyone need?

Julia Burchell

Alice Leadbeatter

I would like to mention my solicitor, Alice Leadbeatter. I have received such great, professional service from her throughout my case. Alice has been so patient and shown enormous empathy towards my situation. I feel I get good, honest advice from her and I feel I definitely have made the right choice of solicitor.

Sharon Miles

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice provided an exceptional service throughout the year and a half that I used her. She worked tirelessly on my behalf while I went through an extremely painful divorce and child separation issues. As well as her diligence and hard work, she demonstrated a compassion towards me, and a human side that showed that she truly cared about my situation. She has been exemplary in every way throughout the time that I have required her services. I recommend her to anyone, particularly anyone going through a painful legal process that requires an empathetic lawyer who treats you like a friend. She was also very good at explaining complex legal issues succinctly, which was incredibly helpful.

Sam Mellor

Alice Leadbeatter