Divorce

Whether it is divorce, financial provision, matters concerning children or any other Family Law related matter, our Family Department offers a sympathetic and confidential service which provides practical and effective advice.

We can assist in sorting out family disputes and, wherever possible, encourage out of court resolutions rather than litigation. We are, however, fully equipped to advise on bringing court proceedings if they offer the most sensible method of achieving the desired outcome to your case.

Divorce / Separation

We provide assistance in the following areas:

• Contested divorce proceedings
• Uncontested divorce proceedings
• Nullity and Judicial Separation
• Arrangements for children following a Divorce or Separation

Financial & Property

Our main aim in these matters is to protect your financial well-being. We will help you to agree financial settlements that are realistic and enable you to retain sufficient assets and income for your future. Where children are involved we will assist you to agree a reasonable level of maintenance for them looking after the interests of the children whilst taking into account overall financial well-being.

We provide assistance in the following areas:

• Financial matters arising from the dissolution of marriage/nullity or judicial separation (Ancillary Relief)
• Pensions (Ancillary Relief)
• Child maintenance (both married and unmarried couples)
• Pre nuptial agreements
• Property disputes for unmarried couples
• International issues

Domestic Violence

We provide sensitive and realistic advice to those in need to help after suffering domestic violence or harassment.

We provide assistance in the following areas:

• Injunctions (Non-Molestation Orders)
• Dealing with the occupancy of the family home (Occupation Orders)
• Powers of Arrest
• Enforcement
• Contacting groups offering support
• Children Private Law
• In times of emergency, we can offer same day appointments and attend court to obtain injunctions.

Other Family matters that we can advise on:

• Parental Responsibility
• Disputes between unmarried couples
• Contact and Residence Orders
• Prohibitive Steps Orders
• Issues relating to children
• Specific Issues Orders
• Adoption
• Child Abduction

For further information about any of our specialist areas or to find out how we may be able to help you, please contact us on 01753 911515 or click here to make an enquiry.