Fast, Targeted Court Applications & Appeals
From urgent enforcement to full-scale appeals — we help you draft, organise, and submit everything so it lands judge-ready the first time.
What Do We Cover?
We support a wide range of application and appeal types, including:
Fresh Applications
C100 Child Arrangements, C79 Enforcement/Variation, Specific Issue Orders (e.g. schooling, passports)Appeals & Set-Asides
Challenging final orders, fact-findings, or procedural errors via N161/N164 bundlesUrgent or Without-Notice Orders
Emergency Prohibited Steps, recovery orders, restoring lost contact fastJudicial Review
For overreach by Social Services or Cafcass outside the family courtHuman Rights Escalations (ECHR)
Preparing Rule 47 petitions where UK remedies have been exhausted
What You Get
Each package is designed to make sure your application or appeal is court-compliant and strategically sound:
Strategy Call – Understand the grounds, realistic outcomes, and deadlines before wasting time or fees
Draft Forms + Skeleton Argument – C100, C79, N161, JR Claim Form or Rule 47 submission, plus a clear statement of facts and legal grounds
Evidence & Bundle Assembly – We handle the index, pagination, and layout so it's fully PD27A-compliant
Timeline & Checklist – Every step laid out clearly, including filing deadlines and service rules
Optional McKenzie Friend Support – Real-time hearing support, whisper notes, and post-hearing strategy
Typical Client Scenarios
“My ex blocked contact and ignored the order.”
We help you file a C79 and get enforcement fast.“The judge excluded my key evidence.”
We help you draft an appeal to the Circuit or High Court.“Social services are railroading me.”
We prepare a Judicial Review to challenge flawed decisions.“My rights have been violated — and no one’s helped.”
We guide you through a Rule 47 ECHR application.
Why Use Parent Legal?
Here’s how we help avoid common traps — and save solicitor hours:
No more rejected forms – We cross-check against court rules so nothing gets bounced
No bundle chaos – Judge-friendly layouts with tabs, chronology, and a solid index
No surprise bills – Drafting starts at £200, with full packs from £350
No deadline anxiety – We give you a personalised calendar and track dates with you
Transparent Pricing
Application Starter
Includes a strategy call and drafted application form (e.g. C100, C79)
£200 fixed fee
Court-Ready Appeal Pack
Includes everything in the Application Starter, plus a drafted skeleton argument and bundle index
£350 fixed fee
Judicial Review / ECHR Pack
Includes draft claim or Rule 47 submission, evidence table, and filing guide
£500 fixed fee
Hearing-Day Support
Half-day McKenzie Friend courtroom support
£150 fixed fee
No VAT. No hourly surprises.