At Children in the Middle, we provide trusted and experienced family law court representation to support you through every stage of your legal proceedings involving your child.
Whether your family court case involves domestic abuse, complex parenting arrangements, or a final hearing, our specialist family law barristers are here to guide and represent you with clarity and confidence.
We provide practical, child-focused legal advice and support.
Types of Court Hearings We Cover
We offer family law court representation for a wide range of hearings about your child, including:
- First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments (FHDRA).
- Fact-Finding Hearings.
- Directions Hearings.
- Dispute Resolution Appointments (DRA).
- Final Hearings.
- All hearings under the Pathfinder process.
Hearings may take place in person or remotely via video conferencing, depending on the court’s arrangements.
If your hearing type isn’t listed, please get in touch we offer flexible, tailored representation to suit your needs.
What You Can Expect
At Children in the Middle our direct access barristers will:
- Meet with you in advance of your court hearing (usually via Microsoft Teams) to explain the process and offer legal advice.
- Represent you during the hearing.
- Draft and finalise the court order following the hearing.
Fixed Fees, No Surprises
We charge a fixed fee for each court hearing, paid in advance. This gives you full control over your budget and the level of support you receive — no hourly rates, no unexpected costs.
Where We Work
We provide family law court representation across:
- The South of England – including Exeter, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Taunton and Truro.
- The Midlands area – including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.
- The North West of England – including Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Derby, Sheffield and Chester.
- North Wales – including Wrexham, Prestatyn and Caernarfon.
- South Wales – Cardiff and Newport.
- Wiltshire and Berkshire – including Reading and Swindon.
- The London area – including West London, East London and Central Family Court.
We may be happy to travel further — just get in touch to discuss your location.
Contact us today for a quote for your family court hearing.