Children Law Specialists

At Cygnet Law, our dedicated team of Child and Family Law solicitors, legal assistants, and barristers are here to support North Yorkshire and the North East, with offices in Redcar and Middlesbrough.

Since we started in 2001, Family law and Children have been at the heart of what we do.

We recognise that divorce, separation, and other family issues can be challenging times, but it's crucial that the children involved receive the care and support they need.

Our team of expert solicitors are committed to ensuring that the best arrangements are made for your child, always keeping their needs at the forefront of our decisions.

Request a call back

We Can Help With…

Arrangements For Children

Whatever your situation, we're here to help you make the best arrangements for your children, ensuring the best outcomes.

More info

Surrogacy

Surrogacy involves a range of complex legal and practical issues. At Cygnet Law, we provide legal advice on surrogacy planning, parental order applications, and surrogacy disputes.

More info

Step Parent Adoption

Step-parent adoption grants full parental rights and responsibilities to a step-parent, as if they were the child's biological parent.

More info

Relocation

Cygnet Law provides advice and support to families wishing to relocate internationally or within the United Kingdom.

More info

Change Of Name

To change a child's name, court approval is required. This process focuses on the child's best interests and ensures that consent is obtained from all parties involved, with our support throughout.

More info

Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage

For issues related to honour-based violence and forced marriage, we can offer you urgent and straightforward advice to ensure your protection. If you're facing any of these problems, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

More info

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

For matters related to FGM, Cygnet Law can offer you urgent and clear advice to protect yourself or anyone you know who may be at risk of FGM.

More info

Public & Private Children Law Specialists

We have extensive experience in both public and private law disputes involving children. Private law covers issues like child arrangements and adoption, while public law deals with matters involving social services and care proceedings.

If you need support with court proceedings related to public law and children, we can assist with that as well. We offer advice from the start on situations involving social services and care proceedings.