Child Law Solicitors in Gloucester

Disputes involving children and child contact can be stressful and highly emotional. Common sense, empathetic legal advice can make it much easier to navigate these complex issues and achieve the best outcome for you and your children.

To speak to a member of our Child Law team, call us on 0117 325 2929 or fill out our online enquiry form.

How our child law solicitors in Gloucester can help

Our child law solicitors focus on parent-led decisions, with the child’s best interests at heart. We believe that childcare decisions should be made by the parents, not by a judge in court. That’s why our family lawyers in Gloucester will always help you to reach an agreement collaboratively, through negotiation or mediation, with the aim of avoiding court proceedings where possible.

If your case does need to go to court, our dedicated team of child law solicitors will be at your side to guide you through the process.

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Book a consultation with our children law solicitors in Gloucester

Our child law solicitors in Gloucestershire have a wealth of experience and work with families across the UK. To arrange your consultation, call us on 0117 325 2929 or complete our simple online enquiry form.

Our child law solicitors offer face-to-face appointments at our offices in Thornbury and remotely via video conference or by telephone.

Our child law expertise

Our Children Law team has decades of experience helping families navigate the complex and emotionally challenging area of child law. We focus on achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.

We are recognised as one of the leading family law practices in the South West, having achieved a tier 3 ranking from the Legal 500 and a band 3 ranking from Chambers and Partners UK.

Members of our team are on the Law Society Children Panel, meaning they are authorised to represent children, parents and relatives in childcare proceedings.

All our child law solicitors are Resolution-accredited, allowing them to offer effective representation for disputes between parents or relatives of a child.

Barcan+Kirby is Lexcel accredited by the Law Society, recognising the strength of our client services.

We are independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Our children law fees

We understand that the cost of legal representation is often a concern when dealing with legal issues involving your children. We aim to make our pricing as fair and transparent as possible to give you certainty.

In some areas of child law, we offer a complimentary initial telephone call of up to 30 minutes with a member of our family law team.

This meeting is designed for you to get to know your solicitor and discuss your options. If specific advice is required and you’d like to continue past the 30 minutes, please let your solicitor know, and you may be able to carry on into a more detailed consultation. This time will be chargeable, but your solicitor will tell you how much it will be.

Fixed-fee child law services

We may be able to provide some of our child law services on a tailored fixed-fee basis. This gives you certainty over the costs involved.

In some cases, a fixed fee will not be appropriate. We will agree on a clear fee structure and ensure all chargeable work is agreed upon before it’s carried out. This enables you to stay in control of the costs involved at all times.

Legal Aid for children law

If you are eligible for Legal Aid, we may be able to help secure the relevant funding and represent you on this basis.

Contact our child law solicitors in Gloucester

Our child law solicitors guide families across the UK from our offices in Thornbury, Bedminster, Bishopston, Bristol city centre and Kingswood .

To speak to a child law solicitor about your personal circumstances, call us on 0117 325 2929 or complete our online enquiry form.

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    • "We cannot praise Barcan and Kirby enough, especially Jeremy Fagan. We were faced with any parent's worst nightmare: our child was taken away from us.

      Jeremy was very supportive, kept us updated, and was always at the end of the phone if we needed help. We now have our daughter at home where she belongs.

      I would highly recommend anyone who may be going through something like this, to use Barcan and Kirby. Thank you. Without your support we would never have gotten through this."
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    • "Thank you for all your assistance on this case which has been very far from straightforward. Your advice was always clear and consistent and you provided me with documents in good time to allow me to approve the same which is always very much appreciated! It has been a pleasure to work with you and your team. 

      Thank you Amber as well for all your efforts on this case and keeping me updated in Julie's absence. I look forward to hopefully working with you again.”
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    • "From my initial appointment everyone has been so friendly and approachable. Charmaine has been so supportive through a difficult and stressful time, and I am very grateful. I would highly recommend Barcan and Kirby."
      AnonChild Arrangements Client
    • "This has no doubt been the most difficult experience of my life so far and I can honestly say that you made it easier. Your advice and support has always been incredibly helpful, honest and supportive, and I cannot thank you enough for this.

      There were times I was in such a panic but it seemed you were always able to make things clear and show me the path ahead."
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