Public law lawyers in Derby
Our public law solicitor
Chris Gabb
Chris heads our family law team. Chris is a partner and an accredited member of the Law Society's Children Panel as a Children's Representative.
He is assisted by:
Rachel Palmer
- Chartered Legal Executive and a member of Resolution
Lisa Fairbrother
Lorraine Bryan
Gemma Plummer
Public law family matters
In family law terms, public law is distinct from private law as it involves the state, making it a much more complex subject. Eddowes Waldron Solicitors have an in-depth understanding of family law and are the perfect team to help you through potential court cases.
Mediation is an important aspect of family law, but it might not be suitable for your situation due to a number of reasons including:
- Child custody disputes, relating to adoption
- Disputes over the paternity of a child
- Lack of financial provision and maintenance
- Violence in the relationship
Social services involvement
We're experienced in dealing with care cases and cases where social services are involved. If you are a guardian, parent or relative, we can help you to take swift action in cases involving domestic violence and tricky issues surrounding cohabitation. In such cases, it is likely that parties cannot reach their own solution, meaning a court will decide what is best for the child's welfare. At this point, our specialist child custody lawyers will provide you with representation and legal advice to ensure a practical outcome.
Legal aid
If you or your children have been victims of domestic abuse or violence but you cannot afford to go through the court system, we can assist you in acquiring financial aid from the government. You will need to provide evidence of the danger posed by another party and usually this would come from social or health services, domestic violence support services, the police or the court themselves.
Have you been a victim of domestic abuse?
Contact the child custody lawyers at Eddowes Waldron Solicitors in Derby to see if you qualify for legal aid on
