Child Custody
Protect your relationship with your children before positions become harder to change
When relationships break down, decisions involving your children can quickly become emotionally and legally complex. Questions around where your children live, how time is shared and who makes important decisions can escalate quickly when communication deteriorates.
At Vyman Solicitors, we act quickly to protect your relationship with your children and secure arrangements that support long-term stability. We advise on child arrangements, parental responsibility, schooling disputes, relocation matters and complex family situations, including cases involving international elements.
Speak to our Family Law team early to protect your position and avoid arrangements becoming harder to change.
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Case Highlights
Divorce Financial Settlement Involving Hidden Assets and Pension Wealth
We acted for a wife in a long marriage where her husband had controlled the family finances and was encouraging her to accept settlement terms without full financial disclosure. Through voluntary disclosure and negotiation, we uncovered significant pension assets of over £600,000, alongside cash reserves and property interests. We secured a settlement that included the transfer of two investment properties, maintenance and a half share of the pension assets, giving our client long-term financial stability and retirement provision she may otherwise have lost.
Financial Remedy Proceedings Involving Undisclosed Overseas Assets
We also acted for a husband in complex financial remedy proceedings where the other party failed to engage properly, ignored court directions and attempted to conceal assets abroad. Our team carried out detailed forensic analysis of bank statements, third-party evidence and disclosure material, building a clear evidential narrative for trial. The Judge was highly critical of the other party’s conduct, drew adverse inferences from the evidence presented and awarded our client an additional £75,000 plus costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A straightforward divorce usually takes around four to six months, depending on court processing times. If financial matters or arrangements for children need to be resolved, the overall process can take longer because additional negotiations, disclosure and hearings may be required. Please remember, all cases are different and depend on individual circumstances.
There is no strict formula. The court looks at the full financial picture, including income, property, savings, pensions, the needs of any children, the standard of living during the marriage and both financial and non-financial contributions. Our role is to secure a settlement that protects your long-term financial future.
The court focuses entirely on the child’s best interests. It considers their needs, the capability of each parent, the importance of stability, and any safeguarding concerns. Most arrangements are agreed between parents without a full court hearing, and we always aim to resolve matters constructively wherever possible.
Yes. Even when both parties agree, it is essential to formalise the terms in a legally binding Consent Order. Without this, future financial claims can still be made, even years after the divorce.
Financial disclosure is the transparent exchange of information about each person’s assets, including bank accounts, properties, pensions, investments and business interests. Full disclosure ensures fairness and helps protect the agreement from challenge later.
Yes. We can help to obtain an assessment of the value of the business, negotiate appropriate terms and safeguard future income streams. This can involve offsetting other assets or structuring payments in a way that minimises disruption to the business.
Parental responsibility refers to the legal rights and obligations a parent has in relation to a child, including decisions about education, medical treatment, religion and day-to-day welfare.
If you are experiencing threats, harassment or abuse, you can apply urgently. We prepare the necessary application and evidence quickly and, in serious cases, can help secure a same-day court order offering immediate protection.
Cohabiting couples do not have the same rights as married partners and may need a cohabitation agreement or legal advice on property ownership and other assets to protect their position.
Prenuptial agreements are not currently automatically binding in England & Wales, but courts increasingly uphold them if both parties had legal advice, there was full financial disclosure, the terms are fair and the agreement was signed well before the wedding. A well-drafted prenup can be highly persuasive.
You can apply to enforce the order. The court may impose penalties, order compensation for lost time or reconsider the arrangements if the breach is serious or repeated.
Relocation requires the consent of the other parent or a court order. Courts look carefully at the child’s welfare, the stability of the proposed move, the practicality of maintaining contact and the reasons for relocating.
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