Family Law Information
Family law can be a complicated legal area, but our dedicated family & divorce solicitors can help make the process run more smoothly. They can also provide a wealth of family law information & advice meaning you can make an informed decision.
Divorce and Separation
Our divorce solicitors provide advice on all aspects of divorce and separation for all types of couples. Our family law advice & information is always tailored to the individual and we use our divorce solicitors'considerable experience and skill in offering sensitive and pragmatic solutions.
Financial implications of relationship breakdown
Every set of circumstances is unique. The application of the law is flexible and has to adapt to each case. The legal position is always evolving through case law and careful consideration needs to be given to the circumstances of each individual case. We can offer you sensible advice from the outset as to the range of likely outcomes. Our solicitors can guide you through the process which can involve a negotiated settlement or formal court proceedings or a combination of the two whichever is the most appropriate in your particular case.
Premarital Agreements/Living Together Agreements
These agreements are becoming more prevalent as people choose to marry later in life or for second or subsequent marriages/relationships. Although not fully binding in law a well written agreement, reached when certain safeguards have been met, will be one the circumstances to be taken into account when resolving the financial issues on a breakdown of the relationship.
Disputes involving children
Disputes involving children can be extremely complex and require a thorough understanding of the Children Act both in respect of the law and for the procedures to be followed which can be slightly different from one court to another. As such cases can be traumatic for all parties involved it is important that the solicitors one instructs are able to maintain professional yet sensible approach. Our legal team has years of specialist experience in this area.
Collaborative Law
This is a specific approach to the resolution of all the issues which arise on the breakdown of relationships. We have fully trained and experienced Collaborative lawyers who ensure their skills are regularly updated. This is a flexible and client centred way of reaching the outcome preferred by the individuals themselves; a "bespoke" solution guided and informed by the specially trained professionals involved.