Family Law
Areas of family law relating to relationships with partners, cohabitants (either same sex or opposite sex) and married couples relating to the beginning and end of a relationship (e.g. marriage, divorce etc) advice on the rights of cohabitants and what they should know before beginning to live together relationship breakdown, divorce, capital and income settlements, and cases relating to private children law & domestic violence.
In difficult times when you need trusted advice, we can provide expert legal assistance and advice in the areas listed below. We place a high priority in helping victims of domestic violence. We can guide you through all aspects of your divorce and will help you with future financial arrangements following a divorce or separation. In times of emergency, we can offer same day appointments. We can help with:
- Adoption
- Arrangements for children following a Divorce or Separation
- Child maintenance (both married and unmarried couples)
- Contacting groups offering support
- Contested divorce proceedings
- Enforcement
- Injunctions (Non-Molestation Orders)
- Nullity & Judicial Separation
- Powers of Arrest
- Uncontested divorce proceedings
We are dedicated to providing reliable and practical advice to achieve efficient and effective solutions to family problems.
We are all familiar with the stress associated with relationship break down. We understand the need for professional, sympathetic advice during this emotionally difficult time.
If the relationship with your spouse or partner starts to breakdown, we can explain where you stand legally regarding your home, finances and children, and advise on any actions you may take in order to improve your situation. You should not make any important decisions which may affect your future before you talk to your solicitor.
Our aims are to:
- Respond quickly and efficiently to client’s needs
- Provide practical and objective advice to minimise stress and or financial loss
- Identify and achieve client’s needs and requirements
- Achieve a fair and practical solution
- Be approachable and flexible
- Keep clients informed of progress and costs
If you are experiencing problems in your relationship and require specialist advice regarding your rights we are here to help. Our fees are competitively charged and we may be able to agree a fixed fee for certain types of work.
We provide services in the following areas of family law:
- Adoption
- Ancillary relief application
- Applications under Section 14 of the Trusts of Land and Appointments of Trustees Act 1996
- Children
- Cohabitation (including same-sex couples)
- Divorce
- Domestic violence issues
- Financial matters
- Judicial separation
- Maintenance
- Married/unmarried partners
- Muslim Sharia Law
- Nullity of marriage
- Paternity
- Pre-Nuptial agreements
- Property, pension and financial arrangements