Do I need a child custody solicitor during the nofault divorce process?

10 Oct 2026, 16:01
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Do I need a child custody solicitor during the nofault divorce process?

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A no-fault divorce in England and Wales ends the marriage without either spouse blaming the other, but it does not decide where children live or how they spend time with each parent. You can apply for divorce jointly or alone online through GOV.UK, while making a separate child arrangements agreement or court application if needed. A family solicitor may help with discussions, a parenting plan or a dispute about arrangements, especially where safeguarding concerns exist. For advice tailored to your circumstances, consider speaking to a solicitor regulated by the SRA; Scotland and Northern Ireland have different procedures.

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