Child Contact
From establishing child contact schedules to formalising child custody arrangements, DPP Law’s solicitors are here to support you with expert advice and dedicated representation.
The division of a family following a divorce, separation or breakup can lead to a stressful and emotional experience for everyone connected with the matter, particularly when there are children involved. Our Child Contact Solicitors will help you get the best possible outcome for your child.
Why DPP Law?
We at DPP Law understand the importance of ensuring fair child contact for all parties and work sensitively and proactively to achieve this goal – consulting closely with parents and guardians throughout the process and responding effectively and positively to all wishes and requests. With more than thirty years’ worth of experience behind us, we are the legal advisors you can trust.
How We Can Help
DPP Law child contact solicitors employ specialist family mediators who are highly experienced in delivering results without the need for expensive and stressful court involvement. They can assist in communications between you and an ex-partner, helping to avoid upsetting conflict and working to achieve an outcome that everyone will be happy with. We never forget that children are at the centre of these matters, and never miss an opportunity to allow their voices to be heard and considered without any unnecessary disruption to their lives.
If an ex-partner has unlawfully restricted or denied your access to your children, our lawyers can represent you in a court of law to ensure that these actions do not continue and that your rights are successfully upheld on an ongoing basis.
We also regularly assist in family support matters involving parents who have been incarcerated, and our experts will always fight to ensure that all issues surrounding visitation and child contact within these circumstances are fair to everyone involved. We also take into account any Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders, ensuring that any decision that is made adheres precisely to the law.
To ensure a stress-free and fair child contact arrangement, contact DPP Law today.
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FAQs
Yes. Breaching a child arrangement order can lead to enforcement action in the family court, and in some situations—such as repeatedly ignoring the order, abducting a child, or refusing contact without lawful excuse—it can result in criminal charges.
Criminal allegations can significantly impact family court decisions about contact or residence. The family court may pause or adjust proceedings until the criminal matter is investigated or resolved, as safety and risk assessments become a priority.
Useful evidence may include messages, emails, call logs, witness accounts, proof of attempts to comply with orders, and any documentation showing you acted reasonably or followed professional advice. Consistent record-keeping can be important.
Penalties depend on the offence and can range from fines and community orders to imprisonment in more serious cases, such as child abduction or repeated non-compliance. You may also face stricter family court restrictions on contact.
A defence solicitor can advise you during police interviews, protect your rights, gather evidence, and help ensure your actions are properly explained. They can also work alongside family law specialists so that the criminal case does not unfairly damage your position in the family court.