Family law solicitors

We advise on the child aspect to these cases including child arrangements, i.e. a child’s living and contact arrangements when parents separate as well as disputes in parental responsibility.

We also advise on children’s services involvement and what can happen if a child needs to live with someone other than their parents.

It is important to understand the rights and responsibilities of those involved in raising a child to ensure the best possible outcome for the child, whatever the situation.

We are a digital-first service and ask that you only call our helpline for clarifying information or with an urgent safeguarding enquiry.

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It is not required by law to have a solicitor create the informal agreement, but it is recommended to ensure that the agreement is watertight and covers all relevant aspects. A litigant in person, on the other hand, can attach a Cafcass Parenting Plan as evidence of their informal agreement, a mediation service may be able to assist with drafting an informal agreement, or the parents can create their own informal agreement.

A list of standard/template orders can be downloaded from here. These may be of assistance to a litigant in person in drafting a consent order.

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It is not required by law to have a solicitor create the informal agreement, but it is recommended to ensure that the agreement is watertight and covers all relevant aspects. A litigant in person, on the other hand, can attach a Cafcass Parenting Plan as evidence of their informal agreement, a mediation service may be able to assist with drafting an informal agreement, or the parents can create their own informal agreement.

A list of standard/template orders can be downloaded from here. These may be of assistance to a litigant in person in drafting a consent order.

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It is not required by law to have a solicitor create the informal agreement, but it is recommended to ensure that the agreement is watertight and covers all relevant aspects. A litigant in person, on the other hand, can attach a Cafcass Parenting Plan as evidence of their informal agreement, a mediation service may be able to assist with drafting an informal agreement, or the parents can create their own informal agreement.

A list of standard/template orders can be downloaded from here. These may be of assistance to a litigant in person in drafting a consent order.test

What are landlords responsible for?

As part of their duty to ensure that your property is safe and liveable, landlords are always responsible for repairs in a reasonable period of time to the following:

• Your property’s structure and exterior, such as the roof, walls and windows
• Sanitary fittings such as baths, sinks and basins, this also includes pipes and drains
• Heating and water systems
• Gas appliances
• Ventilation
• Electrical wiring

Your landlord cannot charge you for any of the repair work listed above and they are responsible for these repairs irrespective of what your tenancy agreement says. However, if your landlord agrees they may also be responsible for additional repairs too, this depends on your tenancy agreement. If you’re looking for advice contact our team today on  0333 050 8887 

When can I make a housing disrepair claim?

If your landlord refuses to make repairs to your property that they are responsible for then you may be able to make a claim against them.

To be eligible to make a claim you must have informed your landlord about the disrepair, you will need to provide evidence and we can assist you with this process. If your landlord has failed to make a repair within reasonable time limits then you can claim against them.

Housing disrepair claims can be made either during your tenancy or after your tenancy, however, you must make the claim within 6 years of the date that you provided notice to your landlord about the disrepair. Personal injury claims must be made within 3 years of received notice.

It’s important to note that your landlord may not be responsible for repairs including repair faults if they are a result of you either not taking care of the property properly or doing something unreasonable. We currently do not accept private landlord claims, as a rule of thumb if you have used a letting agent or your landlord is an individual we may not be able to assist you.

How much compensation can I claim?

As part of their duty to ensure that your property is safe and liveable, landlords are always responsible for repairs in a reasonable period of time to the following:

• Your property’s structure and exterior, such as the roof, walls and windows
• Sanitary fittings such as baths, sinks and basins, this also includes pipes and drains
• Heating and water systems
• Gas appliances
• Ventilation
• Electrical wiring

Your landlord cannot charge you for any of the repair work listed above and they are responsible for these repairs irrespective of what your tenancy agreement says. However, if your landlord agrees they may also be responsible for additional repairs too, this depends on your tenancy agreement. If you’re looking for advice contact our team today on  0333 050 8887 

When can I claim rent refunds for damp and mold in my home?

If your landlord refuses to make repairs to your property that they are responsible for then you may be able to make a claim against them.

To be eligible to make a claim you must have informed your landlord about the disrepair, you will need to provide evidence and we can assist you with this process. If your landlord has failed to make a repair within reasonable time limits then you can claim against them.

Housing disrepair claims can be made either during your tenancy or after your tenancy, however, you must make the claim within 6 years of the date that you provided notice to your landlord about the disrepair. Personal injury claims must be made within 3 years of received notice.

It’s important to note that your landlord may not be responsible for repairs including repair faults if they are a result of you either not taking care of the property properly or doing something unreasonable. We currently do not accept private landlord claims, as a rule of thumb if you have used a letting agent or your landlord is an individual we may not be able to assist you.