If you are searching for a ‘child custody solicitor near me’, the results will list the firms nearby, but they will not indicate who is capable of achieving the right outcome for you and your child. What should influence your choice is the depth of a firm’s legal expertise, the standard of care it shows its clients, and whether it delivers that service at a cost which is proportionate and transparent.
Johnson Astills acts for parents and families across Leicester, Loughborough, and the wider East Midlands, offering expert legal advice with a human touch at competitive rates.
Please call us free now on 0800 059 0600 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and a member of the team will get back to you soon.
“I cannot fault my experience with Johnson Astills Solicitors. Throughout this difficult time I was made to feel secure, supported and validated – money can’t actually buy these things.”
What Legal Expertise Does Johnson Astills Bring To Children Cases?
The dedicated family law team at Johnson Astills are experts in this niche area of law. We handle the full range of disputes concerning children, from negotiated parenting arrangements and child arrangements orders to specific issue and prohibited steps applications, relocation disputes, and cases with an international dimension, including child abduction.
Our solicitors are experienced advocates who appear regularly in the family courts, in matters ranging from first hearings to fully contested finals, and our expertise is independently recognised. Johnson Astills is ranked in the Legal 500, the leading independent guide to the legal profession, holds Law Society accreditation in children law, and was a winner in the large law firm category at the Leicestershire Law Society awards.
How Do We Approach Family Law Cases?
Legal expertise alone is not enough in family work. Parents in children disputes are often anxious, exhausted, and dealing with incredibly sensitive issues. The manner in which a firm treats its clients directly affects both their wellbeing and the quality of the instructions they are able to give.
Johnson Astills holds Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society’s quality standard for practice management and client care. Lexcel is independently assessed on a recurring basis, covering matters such as communication with clients, supervision, risk management, and file handling, so it reflects verified standards rather than a firm’s own claims. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which gives clients the further protections of professional conduct rules, compulsory insurance, and a formal complaints procedure.
In practice, client care means being kept informed as your case progresses, having the law and your options explained in plain English, and being able to raise questions without judgement. The firm’s family solicitors include members of Resolution, a national body committed to a constructive approach that reduces rather than inflames conflict, which is of particular value in children cases where the parents must continue to deal with one another long after proceedings end. Client testimonials consistently describe feeling supported, secure, and clearly advised throughout difficult proceedings, and we treat that feedback as a core measure of our performance.
How Does Johnson Astills Keep Costs Proportionate?
Legal costs in children disputes are driven mainly by conflict, and the most effective way to control them is to resolve issues at the earliest sensible stage. At Johnson Astills, we treat litigation as a last resort, using negotiation, mediation referrals, and constructive correspondence wherever they can safely achieve an outcome, and reserving contested proceedings for the cases that genuinely require them. That approach is better for everyone involved, especially the children, and it is also markedly cheaper for the parties.
We are committed to being completely transparent about the costs that we incur. We provide a costs estimate at the outset of every matter, which we keep under review, and provide regular updates on legal fees, so clients know where they stand at every stage. We offer a fixed fee initial consultation that allows you to obtain specialist advice on your position for a known price before committing to anything further.
Johnson Astills also remains committed to publicly funded work. The firm is a member of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group, and legal aid remains available in children cases in defined circumstances, most importantly where there is evidence of domestic abuse or child protection concerns, subject to a means test. Eligibility is assessed at the start of a matter, so no client pays privately for work unnecessarily.
Does It Help To Instruct A Local Firm?
Given the sensitive nature of cases involving children, many clients opt for a local firm when choosing their legal representation. Visiting solicitors in a familiar town and having them close at hand should they need to meet with them offers clients peace of mind at what can be a stressful time in their lives.
With offices in both Leicester and Loughborough, our family law team is easy to reach from across the county, and appointments are also available by telephone and video where that is more convenient. If proceedings are issued, hearings will usually take place at the family court local to your child, where the firm’s solicitors appear regularly and know the listing practices, the Cafcass arrangements, and the local authorities involved.
How Do You Get In Touch?
The firm acts for clients throughout Leicestershire and the surrounding areas, including Melton Mowbray, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Ashby de la Zouch, Oakham, and Stamford.
To discuss arrangements for your children with a specialist family solicitor, call whichever office suits you best and ask for the family team. Your enquiry will be dealt with promptly and in confidence.
Please call us free now on 0800 059 0600 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and a member of the team will get back to you soon.
‘Having had experience of your organisation, my confidence in you grew. I would have no hesitation in asking you for any necessary representation in the future. Relatives and friends have already been told of my satisfaction. Thank you and well done’
