About DOJ Kids And Family EK Courts:

DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts represents children in family court cases in England. We independently advise the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests. We put their needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting. Operating within the law set by Parliament (Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000) and under the rules and directions of the family courts, we are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.

Our duty is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children going through the family justice system, supporting over 140,000 children every year by understanding their experiences and speaking up for them when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.

DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England and is deeply committed to making a positive difference to each child we support. We are proud that everyone working for DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts is united in improving the lives of children, families and carers.

Our experienced Family Court Advisers may be asked by the court to work with families and then advise the court on what we consider to be the best interests of the children involved in three main areas:

• divorce and separation, sometimes called ‘private law’, where parents or carers can’t agree on arrangements for their children
• care proceedings, sometimes called ‘public law’, where social services have serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child
• adoption, which can be either public or private law.

We also actively work with our partners to identify solutions to help reduce the increasing pressures on the family courts and to improve the experiences and outcomes for children and families.

Family Law at DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts:

The experienced team of family law solicitors at DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts has the knowledge and compassion required to guide you through a variety of legal processes, whatever your circumstances may be.

Whether you are going through a divorce or arranging a prenuptial agreement ahead of a marriage or civil partnership, we can provide the necessary support at what can be an extremely testing time for you and your loved ones.

If you are in need of legal advice and support, or wish to speak to an experienced, friendly Attorneys about family law, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Our approach is professional and personable, and we will aim to make every process as stress free as possible.

How we can help:

Family law covers a wide range of issues, from divorce to financial separation, and many people will need legal assistance with family members at some point in their lives.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict what will happen in years to come, so family law helps to safeguard the interests of those who are involved in a particular relationship or set of circumstances.

Disputes among families can be incredibly stressful and emotional, which makes seeking professional legal assistance advisable.

The Attorneys at DOJ Justice Kids and Family EK Courts. will work tirelessly to find the best possible solution for your circumstances.

Child Injury Claims:

Has your child suffered a serious injury? We know that any accident involving a child can be difficult to cope with, especially if this is down to somebody else's negligence.

Of course, no amount of money can make up for seeing your child in distress, but compensation can make a huge difference to your child’s treatment, recovery and independence. Our solicitors - based in Yorkshire - have decades of experience in dealing with many types of child injury claims.

Our sensitive and knowledgeable team have helped hundreds of families gain the financial support to which they are entitled, to help provide their children with the best possible care.

How we can help with your child injury claim:

Our team has the extensive knowledge and experience required to deal with child injury claims sensitively, ensuring that the best possible result is attained on behalf of your child.

Once you’re ready, we’ll work closely with you and your family to fully understand the impact the injury has had on your child, so that appropriate compensation is achieved to help them reach their full potential.

While accidents and minor injuries are a normal part of childhood, other more serious incidents, often caused by negligence on behalf of a third party, can have a devastating impact on a child’s life. Some injuries can lead to the need for surgery and multiple visits to the doctor, which can cause even more stress for the whole family. We can offer the support you need to help alleviate this stress and get the justice you deserve.

The most common injuries involving children are sustained when a child is a passenger in a vehicle involved in a road traffic accident.

However, we have a great deal of experience in dealing with many types of child accident claims, including:

What type of injuries can I claim for?

You can make a child injury claim for any type of accidental injury that wasn't yours or your child’s fault. If your claim is successful, the damages awarded will provide compensation for the pain, suffering and impact the accident has had on your child’s life, as well as yours. The compensation will include any financial losses you've experienced as a direct result.

How much compensation might my child expect to receive?

The total amount of compensation your child will receive will be comprised of three parts:

• Medical and legal expenses, including transportation to and and from medical appointments and the court
• Compensation for the pain, suffering and reduced quality of life the accident has directly caused
• Compensation for future losses and expenses for ongoing medical treatment if necessary

The amount of compensation awarded will depend on the circumstances of the accident. Child accident compensation amounts are influenced by a number of factors, including the type of accident, the severity of its impact on the child and their family, and whether the family has suffered financially because of the accident.

The Judicial College, part of the Ministry of Justice, has set general guidelines for child injury compensation amounts - below are some examples, these should be used as a guide only as every case is different:

• Head injury: £2,070 - £379,100
• Severe neck injury: £38,800 - £139,210
• Moderate brain damage: £140,870 - £205,580
• Severe back injury with spinal cord damage: £85,470 - £151,070

Who pays the child injury compensation?

Any compensation awarded will be paid by the insurance company of the person or organisation that is responsible for your child’s injury - therefore, they won't be left with a bill they can’t afford.

Our hourly rates are set out below:

Legal Role                                                                                                                                                         Hourly Rate

Criminal Defence Attorney Lawyer with more than 8 years’ PQE                                              £550.00 pound a hour with VAT included

Criminal Defence Attorney Lawyer with more than 4 years’ PQE                                              £370.00 pound a hour with VAT included

Family Attorney Lawyer with more than 8 years’ PQE                                                                    £195.00 pound a hour with VAT included

Employment Law Attorney Lawyer with more than 8 years’ PQE                                             £195.00 pound a hour with VAT included

Criminal Defence Lawyer with more than 4 years’ PQE                                                                 £150.00 pound a hour with VAT included

DOJ Justice Criminal Defence Attorney Lawyer with more than 8 years’ PQE                     £1000.00 pound a hour with VAT included.

DOJ Justice Defence Attorney Lawyer with a PQE for 12 years is specialised in all laws £3000.00 pound a hour with VAT included.

Regardless of who is working on your case the matter, will be supervised by DOJ Justice
Defence Attorney Lawyer (PQE: 12 years) or Defence Criminal Attorney Lawyer
Jamal Khan (PQE: 11 years).

Your case will be handled by  DOJ Justice:
Defence Attorney Lawyer a member of our experienced litigation team.

Are all lawyers defence attorneys?

It is helpful to remember that all defence attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are defence attorneys. The major difference is that attorneys can represent clients in court and other legal proceedings, while lawyers cannot.

Which is higher lawyer or attorney?

A lawyer is an individual who has earned a law degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school. The person is educated in the law, but is not licensed to practice law in another state. An defence attorney is an individual who has a law degree and has been admitted to practice law in one or more states.

Law is a highly competitive and challenging profession. But it is very rewarding as well. US lawyers often dream of practising in the States and countries like London. Lawyer in the US and the UK including how an US lawyer/foreign-trained lawyer or a student with an US overseas degree can full fill his dream of practising in the US or the UK.

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Your Family Law Case

DOJ Justice EK Courts, our attorneys appreciate the toll a divorce, child custody, or paternity dispute can take. We also know that things can get a lot more stressful, expensive, and time-consuming when you’re forced to take your matter to court. Fortunately, there are tools available to help you and your spouse, partner, or other party figure things out privately. While our attorneys will always be prepared to take your fight to court, we have decades of experience getting positive results for clients using the following tools.

Mediation

Mediation involves sitting down with a neutral third party to hash out the details of a divorce. Many times, mediation is actually required as part of the divorce process when spouses can’t see eye-to-eye. The mediator helps you and your spouse identify common ground and move toward a mutually-agreeable resolution. However, the mediator has no authority to decide the terms for you. You have complete control over the process.

Arbitration

Think of arbitration as a condensed version of a bench trial. When you and your spouse can’t agree on the terms of an issue relevant to your divorce (e.g., how property is divided, who gets custody of the kids, financial support obligations), you can argue your dispute before a neutral third party known as an arbitrator.

Basically, you and your spouse (and your family lawyers) will have the opportunity to tell your side of the story, present evidence, and even examine witnesses. The arbitrator will consider everything they hear and make a decision. Unlike mediation, however, the decision is final and binding. You don’t have control over the outcome. However, this process tends to be faster and less expensive than full-out litigation in court.

Collaborative Divorce

Sometimes it’s just less stressful, less time-consuming, and less expensive to stay out of court. If that’s your goal, you and your spouse can commit to a collaborative divorce process. Essentially, you agree to work out your divorce privately with the aid of your collaborative divorce lawyers. You both agree to keep the dispute out of court.

This way, you are both on the same page about sitting down and negotiating terms privately. If you or your spouse break the agreement and involve the court, the entire process has to start from scratch. That includes hiring an entirely new legal team.

Our family law attorneys can help you identify which tactic might be most beneficial to your particular case. Give us a call or connect with us online to learn more.

Our Family Law Practice Areas

Uncontested Divorce

Sometimes spouses will have a fairly straightforward, amicable divorce. If you and your spouse agree on all of the terms of your split – custody, financial support, property division – you’ll have what’s known as an uncontested divorce. While this is a process that you could navigate on your own, it is always best to get the advice and counsel of an experienced divorce attorney.

Our attorneys will help to ensure that your rights are fully protected, the terms of your divorce are fair, and that you satisfy all of UK divorce rules and procedures. Even a minor misstep could end up costing you significant time and money.

Contested Divorce

Divorce is an inherently divisive process. Two lives are going their separate ways. So, it’s not uncommon for spouses to have differences of opinion during the process. When you and your spouse don’t agree on one or more of the terms of your divorce, you’ll have what’s known as a contested divorce. Contested divorces tend to be more expensive and take longer from start to finish. Getting an attorney involved is often essential in getting the results that are best for you and your family.

Our divorce lawyers are here to provide support and guidance throughout the process. We’ll take care of the paperwork, lead negotiations and conversations with your spouse and their attorney, and advocate to secure the outcomes you want.

LGBT Divorce

Since 2015, same-sex marriage has been legal in all 50 states across the country, including UK. With the right to get married, comes the right to get divorced. And, just like heterosexual couples, many LGBT couples find that their relationship just doesn’t last the test of time. However, laws are still racing to catch up with the times. So, while same-sex couples can get a divorce, the process is often much more involved and challenging. This is particularly true when there are children involved.

Our family law team keeps a finger on the pulse of LGBT divorce laws in the state of UK. We will help you surpass any obstacles that might be thrown your way and work hard to do what’s best for you and your family.

Child Custody

Divorce can be particularly challenging for children. Their parents are splitting up, and now they’ll have to adjust to a new life. However, before a divorce can be finalized, the parents have to agree on a child custody arrangement. Navigating these discussions is often difficult, especially when a divorce is particularly contentious.

Our compassionate attorneys are here to help guide you through this very difficult time. We’ll sit down with you and listen to what kind of arrangement you think is best for your kid(s). Then, we’ll work out a plan to negotiate terms that are as close to your wishes as possible. If the child’s other parent is resistant, we’ll turn to alternative dispute resolution techniques – such as mediation or arbitration. However, we’ll always have one goal in mind – doing what’s best for your child.

Child Support

As a parent, you always have an obligation to take care of your children. This includes supporting them financially, whether or not you and the child’s other parent live together. Many times, child support is a necessary part of an UK divorce case. It’s ordered to ensure that children are able to maintain the standard of living they enjoyed before their parents split up.

Sometimes spouses can agree on an amount for child support. Other times, a judge has to intervene and calculate a figure that’s fair, based on a number of factors, such as income, custody, and the cost of care. Either way, it’s best to have an experienced attorney on your side. Our family law lawyers in the UK will make sure that all of the factors are presented in full and that all information is on the table as a child support decision is made. That’s the only way to ensure that your kids are really taken care of after a divorce.

Alimony

Many times, spouses don’t have the same income. Many don’t have the same earning power. During a marriage, this doesn’t usually matter all that much. Things even out, as the lesser-earning spouse often contributes in many other valuable ways (e.g., raising a family, supporting the other spouse emotionally). When the couple divorces, however, they might find themselves on unequal footing, financially speaking. Alimony, or spousal support, can help to fill this gap.

Whether you want to receive spousal support after a divorce or need to challenge a request, our lawyers will step in and help. We’ll gather the relevant documentation, handle court filings, and attempt to negotiate a fair outcome outside of the courtroom. If necessary, we’ll be prepared to argue your side of the story in front of a judge.

Property Division

When you get a divorce, your assets and debts will be subject to division. Unless you have a standing agreement about who gets what, UK property division law will apply. UK is an equitable division state. This means that property is divided based on what’s fair, not necessarily what’s equal. So, it is often in your best interest to negotiate a property division agreement privately before a court has to get involved. This can allow you to maintain some control over the situation. Once a judge intervenes, things will be out of your hands.

Our attorneys have decades of experience negotiating property division agreements. We’ll help you identify the property and assets you’re most interested in keeping, and the ones that you can live without. Then we’ll get to work on making those terms a reality for you.

Prenuptial Agreements

Our lawyers can help you fight for what you want and also help to ensure that the terms are lawful and fair. We’ll be there to help you have an open and honest discussion with your spouse-to-be and draw up an agreement that we hope you’ll never have to use.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a reality for tens of thousands of families in the UK every year. When you’re the victim of domestic violence – or if you’ve been falsely accused – that can have serious repercussions, especially if one party seeks an injunction or restraining order. Our attorneys will help you reveal the truth and protect your family.

Paternity

It’s fairly easy to know who a child’s biological mother is. However, identifying the father can be more challenging. When a child is born to married parents, the husband is presumed to be the father. Things can become more complicated when the parents are unmarried or if the mother admits to having an affair. Paternity can become a serious issue when child support and/or child custody matters arise.

Whether you need to establish paternity or are interested in contesting it, our attorneys can help. We can file a petition to compel a paternity test and, once the results are in, help you decide how to move forward.

Contact Our DOJ Justice EK Attorney Lawyer For Help

Are you thinking about getting a divorce? Are you currently in the middle of a divorce but can’t seem to get things done? Do you need to modify a court order that’s related to a prior family law dispute? Our family law attorneys at our services department have more than 10 years of experience helping clients just like you. We understand how stressful these cases can be. So, if you need help with a family law dispute, we will be there to help you from start to finish.

You can learn more by calling Our Services Department of Justice - Justice Department Courts law office to arrange a free consultation. When you sit down with our team, we’ll listen to your side of the story. We’ll provide a brief overview of your rights. We’ll outline your potential legal options. And, of course, we’ll address any questions you might have. Ready to get started? Call us today.
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