Child Care and Adoption

Children are vulnerable to a separation or divorce, and if your marriage or co-habitation has ended, you will need to ensure the best possible arrangement for your children, including financial support. In the case of a married couple, the responsibility for making decisions on children’s health and education is usually shared by both parents. However, the mother has ‘parental responsibility,’ while the father has responsibility only in the event that he was married to the child’s mother, or was granted legal responsibility as a parent. Adoption of the child is another matter that has many complex legal aspects that must be examined by a competent solicitor. These include adoption of the child by a relative or foster parent, and entrusting the child’s care to a children’s home or other authority. All these legal issues surrounding the care and adoption of a child entail the services of a knowledgeable lawyer, and that is where Legal Compare can assist you.

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"No win, No Fee" agreement where the fees are recovered from your opponent if you are successful in your claim. There is no charge if you are unsuccessful.
"Contingency Fee" agreement where you are charged a percentage of your compensation and the fees deducted from your compensation payment.
"Hourly Rate" agreement where you are charged an hourly rate regardless of the success of your claim for compensation.
"Fixed Fee" agreement where you are charged a fixed fee for the work undertaken regardless of the work involved.
"Legal Aid" where your legal fees are paid from public funds, however, you may have to pay a contribution to the fees.