Family and Child Law Solicitors
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Navigate family and child law matters with confidence
Whether you are making plans for the future or navigating a sensitive situation involving children, a partner, or other family members, you need advice you can trust. At Scott Bailey, our specialist family and child law solicitors provide sensitive, practical legal support tailored to your situation.
We take the time to understand what matters most to you, offering clear options, measured advice and expert support at every stage. With decades of experience handling a wide range of family matters, our team are here to help you make confident and informed decisions about your future.
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Family and Child Law Services
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
As more couples recognise the potential financial and emotional complications of merging or dividing assets, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular. Whilst not automatically legally binding, courts are more likely to uphold these agreements if they are properly prepared. Our specialist family lawyers draft clear, fair, and well-structured agreements that align with current legal guidance, helping reduce the risk of future disputes.
Pre-registration and post-registration agreements
People are increasingly familiar with the purpose of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Pre-registration and post-registration agreements serve the same purpose for civil partnerships. Our specialist family lawyers draft clear, fair, and well-structured agreements that align with current legal guidance, helping to reduce the risk of future disputes and avoid unnecessary emotional strain.
Cohabitation Agreements
Unmarried couples do not share the same legal protections as married couples. As a result, having a cohabitation agreement in place is essential, particularly when property, shared assets or children are involved. A cohabitation agreement helps ensure both parties are protected and avoids potential disputes and emotional strain further down the line. Our specialist family lawyers will help you draft a clear, fair, and well-structured agreement, in line with current legal guidance, giving you both confidence about the future.
Child Arrangements and Financial Claims
Whether you are already separated or going through the process, disputes can quickly arise between parents over where their children live, how time is divided between parents, child maintenance arrangements, and important decisions about their children's future. Our expert family and child law solicitors will work with you to achieve a fair, practical arrangement, protecting both your interests and those of your children. We handle these matters with care and sensitivity, working proactively to protect your children's wellbeing and provide stability at all times.
Parental Responsibility
Whether you are a parent, step-parent, grandparent or carer, our specialist family and child law solicitors are here to advise you on parental responsibility disputes and guide you through the process of acquiring or managing parental responsibility. We will help ensure that your child’s well-being is protected and that the right people are legally empowered to make important decisions about their future.
Grandparents’ Rights
As a grandparent, being denied contact with your grandchildren can be emotionally distressing. Our expert family and child law solicitors are here to advise you on your rights and take decisive action to help you rebuild contact with your grandchildren.
Child abduction
When a child is taken or retained without consent, it can be extremely distressing. Our specialist solicitors take swift, decisive action, working closely with the relevant authorities to protect your child’s wellbeing and ensure they are returned as quickly and safely as possible.
Special Guardianship Orders
Becoming a special guardian is a complex legal process. Our specialist lawyers will work closely with you to navigate these steps, providing expert advice to support informed decisions and ensuring the child's wellbeing is protected at all times.
Why choose our Family and Child Law Solicitors
Exceptional service, delivered with care
Over the past 35 years, we have built a strong reputation for the quality of our advice, the depth of our expertise, and the care we take in guiding clients through even the most complex and sensitive matters. Whether your circumstances are relatively straightforward or more challenging, you can expect calm, measured advice from highly experienced family and child law solicitors.
Clarity about your future
Whether you are planning for the future or facing an unexpected situation, our specialist family and child law solicitors are here to give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. Our fixed-fee consultations provide anyone in need of support the opportunity to speak with an experienced solicitor, ask questions and understand their options. There is no pressure to commit - just clear, practical advice from a team you can trust. If you need advice and are unsure where to start, contact our team today.
Direct access to your solicitor
When you are dealing with sensitive, often deeply personal issues, you need to feel confident in the advice you are receiving. That is why we believe you should always know exactly who is handling your case. From your very first consultation, you will deal directly with a dedicated family and child law solicitor. They will be by your side throughout - offering calm, clear support every step of the way.
Honest advice to help you prepare for the future
You can trust our team to provide honest, straightforward advice, helping you understand where you stand, what your options are, and what a fair outcome could look like. We are committed to giving our clients the information they need to make informed decisions about their future and achieve the best possible outcome for them and their families.
Options for every situation
Every family and child law matter we handle is unique, which is why we offer a wide range of non-court-based resolution options, including mediation, collaborative law, and Resolution Together – One Couple One Lawyer. We can also advise on arbitration and support you throughout any arbitration process. All of these approaches can reduce conflict, lower costs, and help resolve matters quickly, particularly where both parties are open to finding a constructive way forward.
Amongst our team, we have qualified Law Society accredited mediators, Resolution Together trained solicitors, collaborative law specialists, and Hampshire Family Law Solutions (HFLS) members, allowing us to offer clients real choice.
Alternative dispute resolution for family and child law matters
Whilst not every case is suitable, alternative dispute resolution is often quicker and less expensive than going to court. Where appropriate, we will work with you to resolve matters constructively, whether through mediation, collaborative law, or arbitration. Rest assured, however, if legal proceedings are necessary, our team will act decisively to protect your interests through the court.
Meet Our Family and Child Law Team
Family and child law solicitors in Hampshire
Based in Lymington and Lyndhurst, our family and child law solicitors have built a strong reputation across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and the Isle of Wight for providing clear, compassionate legal advice on even the most sensitive issues. With over 35 years of experience in the region, our team is known not only for their legal expertise but also for the care and personal support they offer every client.
Whether you are based locally or live further afield, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.
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