Financial Provision for Children

Making sure your children are looked after financially is essential for any parent. Children need to be provided with an adequate home to live in and to live with parents or guardians who have the necessary income to support them. Our team of family law experts can make sure this happens.

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Helping you help your children

We provide assistance to parents with issues concerning any claim for child maintenance through the Child Maintenance Service.

In addition, we assist clients in making claims via the courts for additional or top-up maintenance. This is most relevant where there may be issues regarding school fees or the particular needs of a child – for example, needs generated by a disability.

Expertise in financial applications

The importance of financially supporting children after separation cannot be underestimated – to ensure suitable day-to-day living and educational needs are met, along with their own stability.

We have expertise in these delicate financial applications, which often involve unmarried couples, and we are as sensitive to the needs of the children as we are to those of the parents.

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Unparalleled experience

Our team have years of experience in children’s law, and are not afraid to be stern in the face of the opposition to achieve what’s in your child’s best interests.

As experienced solicitors, we’ve handled all kinds of caring arrangements for children post-separation and want to protect their concerns.

 

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Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

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Hear what our clients say about us

I can’t thank James Osborne and Lauren Powell-Bateson enough for the support they have given me during one of the most difficult times in my life. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication have been truly outstanding from start to finish.

They guided me through every step with clear advice, patience, and genuine care, always making me feel supported and understood. Having solicitors who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind and approachable made such a difference during a very challenging time. If you are looking for a family law solicitor, I would highly recommend James Osborne and Lauren Powell-Bateson. They have been absolutely fantastic.

Client testimonial Ms J G – Family Law

Thank you so much for you help and support in the preparation and at the hearing. I am so pleased with the order that we secured. It’s a huge relief.

Client testimonial Family law

I want to say a huge thank you to you and your team. You’ve been fantastic and have fully supported me and my children through this difficult journey. I can’t really thank you enough.
It’s great to know that you’re there too, if anything crops up in the future.

Client testimonial Family law

Amy’s help in this matter has been much appreciated and she made the process very smooth.

Client testimonial Family law

Thank you so much for the way in which this matter has been handled. You were so quick to get to grips with what is a complex case and we felt not only that the matter was in good hand professionally, with a clear direction, but that we were also listened to and supported on a personal level.

Client testimonial Family law

Thankyou so much for working on this cohabitation agreement for me, I always appreciate the extra effort you make.

Client testimonial Cohabitation agreement

At every step, Gweni was clear in her communication, strong willed but also empathetic when the stress of the process was a lot to deal with. I will always be grateful for Gweni’s (and her team’s) drive to ensure a positive outcome in the proceedings. A credit to her company and her profession.

Client testimonial Family Law

During what was without doubt the most difficult time of my life Gweni and her team provided a first class service in every aspect. Her knowledge, professionalism, advice and tenacity to stand up to the other sides demands was exemplary.

Client testimonial Family Law

Victoria is a real force of nature and is regarded as a powerhouse in the financial remedy world.

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Sally is excellent: she manages clients’ expectations and gives very good advice. She is also pragmatic with a keen eye on managing costs for the clients.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

I would highly recommend Richard Scott. He is professional, approachable and always seeks to achieve the best outcome for his clients.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

James was a really good communicator and we gelled well from the start. I found him really sympathetic to my situation.

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