Fernley 01632 960214  ·  Castlebrook 01632 960587

Legal Aid available for eligible clients

Children law specialists · Fernley & Castlebrook

Calm, expert guidance when your family needs it most.

From disagreements over where children live to social services involvement and care proceedings, our specialist solicitors help parents, grandparents and carers find a way forward, always with your child’s best interests at heart.

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Children Panel

Accredited specialist solicitors

Legal Aid

Available for eligible clients

Two offices

Fernley and Castlebrook

Your way

Meet in person or by video call

How we can help

Focused expertise in the law that affects your children

We are a niche practice. That means the people advising you do this work every day, in courts across the region and beyond.

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Private Children Law

When parents or family members can’t agree on arrangements for a child, we help you reach a solution, by agreement wherever possible and through the Family Court when necessary.

Child arrangements · Parental responsibility · Relocation · Special guardianship

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Public Children Law

If social services are involved with your family, early advice matters. We support parents and relatives from the first meeting through to the final hearing.

Child protection conferences · Pre-proceedings · Care proceedings · Adoption

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Crime, Regulatory & Motoring

Our solicitor-advocates also defend individuals and organisations facing criminal and regulatory prosecutions, and drivers at risk of disqualification.

Regulatory investigations · Criminal defence · Motoring offences

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About Meridian

Built on years of experience at the heart of the Family Court.

Meridian Family Law is a niche firm with offices in Fernley and Castlebrook, a short walk from the local courts. Our solicitor-advocates represent clients across the region, in London and wherever our clients need us.

We believe everyone deserves the best possible legal representation, whatever their circumstances. That is why we remain committed to Legal Aid work alongside our private client practice, and why our reputation rests on thorough preparation and genuine care.

Funding your case

Clear, honest advice about cost from the start

We offer competitive private rates, fixed fees where appropriate and Legal Aid for those who qualify.

Legal Aid in care proceedings

Parents and those with parental responsibility are usually entitled to non-means-tested Legal Aid when care proceedings are issued.

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Private law fees

Transparent hourly rates and fixed fees for defined pieces of work, so you always know where you stand.

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All funding options

Including funding for crime, regulatory and motoring matters. We will talk you through the options at your first contact.

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We know how important these issues are to the families we represent. Our job is to make a difficult process clearer, calmer and fairer.

The Meridian Children Law team

Get in touch

Speak to us in confidence today.

Fernley 01632 960214  ·  Castlebrook 01632 960587
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.