CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE®
We are direct access barristers, specialising in family law. We offer a range of services to parents who cannot agree on the arrangements for the care of their children.
Parents can instruct us directly, without the need for a solicitor.
We are specialists in this field, providing approachable, honest, and child-focused legal advice and guidance.

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Need help with the arrangements for the care of your children?
Make an initial appointment with one of our expert barristers.
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You may be in a situation where you’re not seeing your child, or you might be having difficulties in making arrangements.
Court proceedings about a child are usually brought by one parent, against the other, after a divorce or separation.
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What's the difference between barristers and solicitors?
Traditionally barristers have represented clients in court and solicitors performed the preparatory work. In recent years the rules have changed and barristers can now do much more of the preparatory work, and advise individuals without the involvement of a solicitor.
Can I employ a barrister without a solicitor?
Yes, members of the public can now instruct a barrister directly without a solicitor.
How we differ from the usual solicitor-barrister relationship?
You are going direct to expert barristers rather than through a general family law solicitor. You will ask us to do a piece of work for you and we will agree a fixed fee. We will only charge you that.
Does a barrister only conduct court hearings?
No, given rule changes in recent years, barristers can now advise people and prepare documents for them – for example, witness statements and application forms and help them write letters, as well as representing them in court hearings.