Child Finances

Vardags is a prestigious family law firm, exclusively serving HNW and UHNW clientele. Our team of highly sought family lawyers have a long-established reputation for representing and advising parents on financial matters for their children and have been recognised as ‘a force to be reckoned with’, set apart from other firms by the experience and quality of our lawyers.

Financially supporting children after separation is crucial to ensure their day-to-day living and educational needs are met, as well as to maintain their stability. We specialise in handling these sensitive financial applications, and we are equally attentive to the needs of the children and the parents.

You may know our name from some of the highest profile family law cases of the last decade in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, against other leading law firms. But we also act efficiently and discreetly on many cases that are kept entirely out of the public eye.

HOW CAN VARDAGS HELP WITH YOUR CHILD FINANCES MATTER?

The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is the statutory body responsible for assessing and enforcing child maintenance. You can apply for child maintenance through the government’s website without needing to go through the courts, and the amount of maintenance due will be calculated based on both parties' incomes and the time each parent spends caring for the children.

However, in circumstances where the CMS may not have jursidction or are not suitable in resolving matters fully, the Children's Act 1989 gives the court power to make financial awards in respect of children.

Both married and unmarried parents can apply for financial provisions for their dependent children under Schedule 1 of the Children’s Act, covering housing, capital, and maintenance. For those who are separating and have children, you may be eligible to claim maintenance, school feels, capital and housing on behalf of your children.

If the court has jurisdiction to make an order, a judge can apply the following:

• Periodical payments paid weekly or monthly
• Lump sum payments
• Transfers of property
• Top up orders

If you are uncertain about your rights regarding child maintenance, our team of specialist child law solicitors are here to help. We will help you at every stage and provide strategic advice to ensure you get the best outcome possible.

IS VARDAGS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Vardags delivers City-quality representation by hand-picking the best and brightest legal minds to join us and provide the gold standard of legal service. We are widely regarded as a top family law, having earned the reputation of being “the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world”.

Our Founder and President Ayesha Vardag, billed “Britain’s top divorce lawyer”, is noted for her ground-breaking work and impressive track record of achieving major victories for her clients. With Ayesha at the helm, Vardags has worked at the cutting edge of family law for almost two decades, acting in many of the largest cases heard before the family court.

We understand what’s at stake for parents involved in child finances matters, and believe in adopting a creative, solution-driven approach to deliver the results our clients need. If you are involved in a family dispute, it is crucial to have the right solicitors by your side. From analysing the law to plotting the best strategy, our team of family solicitors can ensure you, and your family, get the result you deserve.

WE ARE READY TO HELP

We extend a complimentary initial consultation to qualifying clients, where our team will take their time to understand the issues of your case and help you determine the next best move. Our clients typically have an income over £300,000 per annum or savings of £100,000.

If you think you may need our help, don't delay. Contact Vardags today.