Family Court Bailiff Service Solicitors in Kent & South East London
Aletta Shaw's family solicitors help enforce family court orders, including using the court bailiff service to serve documents or return a child under a child arrangements order. We advise on the right enforcement route when an order is being ignored, with a free initial call.
Key fact: Where a parent breaches a child arrangements order, the family court has a range of enforcement powers, from bailiff-assisted return of a child to fines, unpaid work and, in serious cases, imprisonment.
If someone does not follow a court order about a child, you can apply to the court to enforce it. Source: gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
What does the family court bailiff do?
The bailiff can serve court documents on a party who is avoiding service and, in some cases, assist with the return of a child where a court has ordered it.
What can I do if a court order is being ignored?
You can apply to enforce the order. The court has powers ranging from bailiff assistance to fines, unpaid work orders and, in extreme cases, committal to prison.
How quickly can enforcement happen?
It depends on the type of order and urgency. We can advise on the fastest appropriate route and help you make an enforcement application.
Speak to Aletta Shaw Solicitors for a free initial call on 020 8301 4884, or book a consultation. Offices in Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Petts Wood, Tunbridge Wells and St Katharine Docks.