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Children's Issues

Experience

Our team is an acknowledged specialist in all aspects of childrens' cases.  We are one of the few firms to have three accredited children's law specialists who are members of the Law Society's Childrens Panel. 

We have extensive experience from general advice and support in problems relating to access and custody (now known as residence and contact) to dealing with complex child abuse cases in the County and High Courts, admission and exclusion of pupils in education and dealing with adoption both in this country and abroad.

Our solicitors have a reputation for being both able and committed, which is demonstrated by the volume of work referred to us by children's guardians, local authorities, adoption agencies and other professional colleagues.

We are an approachable, friendly team seeing each client as an individual rather than a file number.  Client care is important to us, as is providing a sympathetic and understanding approach at a difficult time.  However, we never shy from giving firm, realistic advice when required to do so.

Main Services

  • Adoption
  • Custody and access disputes
  • Care cases
  • Education

Key Contacts 

Liz Jones - 01206 217364 or 01245 453800
Lorraine Hardy - 01206 217365

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COLCHESTER

Essex House
42 Crouch Street
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3HH

Tel: 01206 217300
Fax: 01206 572393
mail@birkettlong.co.uk
CHELMSFORD

Number One
Legg Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JS

Tel: 01245 453800
Fax: 01245 453801
mail@birkettlong.co.uk