Third-party rights
The issue of the role of third parties who have been close to the child and have played a significant part in their life (grandparents and step-parents) falls within the scope of family law. These matters are deeply personal; nevertheless, they are governed by specific rules, the application of which requires both procedural rigour and sensitivity in the support provided.
Questions clients ask
As a grandparent, I have lost contact with my grandchildren: what are my rights? As a step-parent for several years, how can I have my role recognised?
What this area covers
The firm handles all matters relating to identity and family ties:
- the rights of third parties in the child’s life: grandparents, step-parents, and third parties who have formed emotional bonds with the child.
The firm takes the time to explain the legal issues at stake, the prospects of success for a claim, its expected outcomes and its consequences for those around the child. Where an amicable resolution is possible – particularly regarding the rights of third parties – this is the preferred course of action. Where legal proceedings are necessary, they are conducted with the precision that these matters require.