When you and your partner separate, it can be a very emotional and stressful time.
When children are involved, it can not only add to the stress of the separation but can cause severe anxiety in relation to child access or seeing your children on a regular basis.
In this instance, many parents are able to come to an amicable agreement, where their children see them both on a regular basis while residing with one of them.
However, if you and your former spouse cannot come to an arrangement alone, it may be time to begin looking for family solicitors in Portsmouth. This can also be of benefit to make any parental agreement that was agreed to outside of a legal setting, a legally binding agreement.
What are the advantages of seeking legal advice from family solicitors in Portsmouth in relation to child access?
Objective perspective
When you are fighting a former spouse for the rights to see your child, it can stir up strong feelings, such as resentment and anger.
One of the main benefits related to seeking a solicitor’s advice is that they can provide you with an objective perspective on the situation and will approach all legal aspects and meetings without being emotionally involved with the case.
Legally binding contracts
If your former spouse is denying you access to your children on unreasonable grounds, a solicitor can challenge this and provide you with a legal representative if the case goes to court.
If however, your former partner agrees to letting you have access to your child, your solicitor can draw up a legally binding agreement or contract, meaning you will have a legal document to provide if your former spouse denies you access in the future.
Grandparents’ rights
Often overlooked when a couple with children separates is the impact it will have on the grandparents.
While it was once not considered a factor, many grandparents are now fighting for their right to see their grandchildren. If at an early stage in your separation it appears your former spouse is also going to deny your parents access to your children, contacting a solicitor can help them and you gain access through a legally binding agreement.
Cost effective
The idea of hiring a solicitor to reduce costs makes many people scoff.
However, in relation to children and access rights, many parents often end up in a court setting, this incurs additional court fees, which can add up to be an exceedingly expensive endeavour.
Any solicitor trained in family law will be a member of the organisation Resolution, and will therefore aim to resolve access based issues outside of the courtroom, with your child’s best interests in mind and in a non confrontational way.
Minimal stress
Involving a solicitor in your child access issues will reduce your stress levels as you will not have to navigate the process alone.
You will have a trained professional who wants what is best for your child and will defend your legally mandated rights.
