Disagreements about where a child should live or how their time should be shared are among the most sensitive issues to arise when a relationship ends. These disputes go to the heart of a child’s daily life and relationships and often require specialist advice to navigate effectively.

Where parents cannot reach agreement, the question becomes how best to structure arrangements that provide stability and meet the child’s needs, rather than advancing adult preferences. Achieving this typically requires a clear process, informed guidance and careful consideration of the child’s circumstances.

Our Children team advises parents through each stage of resolving these disputes, identifying the most appropriate route to agreement and, where necessary, guiding them through a determination that safeguards the child’s future

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