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Amy Rowe is top ranked in the legal directories and described as “a master of international disputes” with “unparalleled expertise and experience”. "She is extremely insightful, very strategic” and “truly outstanding” at international children law and child arrangements.
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Maria Wright has very extensive experience in international family law cases including international child abduction and jurisdiction issues. She has published widely on international children’s law including The 1996 Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Brussells IIa’ (2015, Jordans).
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Our specialist team of children lawyers provide expert legal guidance in complex family matters involving children. We frequently advise on relocation, child custody, child abduction and jurisdictional disputes, often with complex international elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the grounds for obtaining a divorce?
On 6th April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Seperation Act, passed by Parliament in June 2020, came into force, making the most dramatic changes to divorce law in England & Wales in fifty years. This has been widely referred to as "no fault" divorce.
Under the new law, all that will be needed is for one or both parties to make a statement that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. Assuming all procedural requirements are met, the court must then grant the divorce.
Q: How should we approach arrangements for children?
When parents separate, they need to agree arrangements for their children, including as to where the children will live and their time with each parent, as well as matters such as education and holidays. The guiding principle should always be the children’s best interests.
Every family situation is unique, and there is no presumption as to how much time a child should spend with each of their parents. Whilst there is no need to formalise arrangements where they are agreed, many parents find it helpful to have a written “parenting plan” for clarity. If agreement cannot be reached, the court can be asked to make a decision.
Q: How will our financial arrangements be approached?
The court has a wide discretion when making financial orders on divorce and will seek to produce a fair outcome based on all the circumstances. As a starting point, assets built up during the marriage (“marital assets”) may be divided equally unless there is a good reason to depart from equality, and “non-marital assets”, including gifts, inheritances, and wealth generated before or after the marriage may not be shared. However, ensuring both parties’ needs are met is an overriding factor, and will be determinative in many cases.
Q: Will there be ongoing maintenance payments?
Spousal maintenance will often be ordered if one party needs ongoing financial support to meet their living costs, and the other can afford to provide it. Maintenance can be ordered for a fixed duration, for example to give time for one party to retrain and find work, or for life, and the appropriate duration depends on the circumstances. Where affordable, maintenance can be “capitalised” and paid as a lump sum to achieve a “clean break”, meaning there will be no ongoing financial connection between the parties.
Child maintenance is separate from spousal maintenance and is calculated based on the paying parent’s income.
Q: Do we have to go to court to resolve financial arrangements?
No, in fact only a small minority of cases are decided by the court. There are many ways to reach financial settlement, including through solicitor-led negotiations, mediation and arbitration.
The same legal principles apply whichever process is used, and all require both parties to make full financial disclosure. The majority of our cases settle out of court, and we have the skills and experience to deal with all aspects your case, whichever process is chosen.
*Our services are best suited to those with family assets in excess of £1 million.
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Facing a challenging legal issue involving your children, whether it's relocation, child custody disputes, or complex international matters like abduction? At Hunters Law, a leading central London law firm specialising in children's law, we understand the sensitive and urgent nature of your situation.
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Q: Is one lawyer allowed to advise both of us?
Yes. Solicitors cannot act for two clients whose interests are in conflict, or potentially in conflict. However, where you have a common interest in reaching a fair solution without going to court, there maybe no conflict, meaning we are permitted to advise you both. Both of you will need to agree to one lawyer acting for you both and we will need to be satisfied that it is reasonable for us to act for you both.
The fact that you may initially have different ideas about what you would like to achieve does not amount to conflict so long as you are both willing to negotiate.
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In England and Wales, "child custody" is no longer the official legal term. Instead, the law focuses on "child arrangements," which are determined by Child Arrangements Orders. These orders outline where a child will live ("lives with" order) and the time they will spend with each parent. The paramount consideration for the court when making these decisions is the child's welfare, taking into account their needs and best interests.
Parental alienation is a complex and harmful dynamic where one parent's behaviour negatively influences a child's relationship with the other parent. The court recognises the detrimental impact of such behaviours on a child's welfare. If you are experiencing this, we can advise you on legal strategies to resolve the situation. If necessary, we can help you present the situation to the court and advocate for measures to counteract the negative impact of alienating behaviours.
Initially, try to have an open and constructive dialogue with your ex-partner to understand their reasons and attempt to find a mutually agreeable solution and document your attempts. We can help you to explore avenues for resolving the issues outside of court. If these fail, if necessary, we can assist you to resolve the dispute through the court. The court's priority is always the child's welfare when making any orders.
If your child has been wrongfully removed from England and Wales to another country, swift action is crucial. The primary legal framework for dealing with international child abduction between signatory countries is the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. We can help you determine if the country your child has been taken to is a signatory and, if so, assist you in making an application for the child's return through the relevant central authorities. We will also explore other legal avenues if the Hague Convention does not apply. Time is of the essence in these cases, as the longer a child remains in a new environment, the more complex the situation can become. We will act quickly to protect your rights and work towards the safe return of your child.
If you wish to relocate with your child outside inside or outside of the UK and the other parent with parental responsibility does not consent, you will likely need to apply to the court for an order granting you permission to remove the child from the jurisdiction. The child's welfare will be the court’s paramount consideration and the court will conduct a detailed analysis of the child's best interests taking into account relevant factors that we can advise on. We will help you prepare a comprehensive application, gathering all necessary evidence to demonstrate that the relocation is in your child's best interests, and represent you in court to present a strong case.
There are mechanisms in England and Wales for the enforcement of foreign orders concerning children. Depending on the country where the order was made, this may involve specific legal procedures under international conventions or domestic legislation. We can advise you on the specific requirements for recognising and enforcing your foreign order. This involves making an application to the court and we will guide you through this process, presenting your case to the court to ensure that the existing legal arrangements for your child are upheld within this jurisdiction.
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When international borders intersect with the well-being of children, specialist legal expertise is essential to navigate complex situations
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Protecting your children's interest is our top priority. Specialist knowledge in custody and international child abduction cases
We provide high quality, cost effective legal advice with a strategic approach.
We provide a designated Partner who is personably responsible for you, ensuring discretion and integrity.
"Hunters is a top-end family law firm with a formidable reputation. The client care and attention to detail here is exceptional".