Parenting & Children’s Matters

At Hope Earle Lawyers, we place children’s best interests at the centre of every case. We guide parents through the challenges of separation, custody and parenting arrangements with compassion and expertise.

Our team has extensive experience in resolving both straightforward and highly complex parenting disputes, including international and urgent matters. We understand the emotional toll these disputes can take and aim to provide practical, clear advice that reduces conflict and focuses on achieving stable arrangements for children.

Parenting matters often involve urgent or sensitive issues, such as relocation or recovery of children. In these situations, we act quickly and decisively to protect your rights and your child’s welfare. Where possible, we encourage parents to reach agreements that avoid lengthy litigation, but when court involvement is necessary, our lawyers are experienced advocates with a strong track record in contested hearings.

Our Parenting & Children’s Services

We assist parents and carers with:

• Parenting arrangements focused on the welfare and stability of children

• Relocation and recovery cases, including urgent airport watchlist orders

• International child abduction cases under the Hague Convention

• Overseas parenting and custody disputes requiring cross-border expertise

• Location orders and urgent recovery applications where safety or access is at risk