Although the procedure itself is often not that difficult it is important to get it right. How the early stages are managed can affect the other areas of your separation and therefore it is important to get it right from the start. We will conduct your matter in an amicable and conciliatory manner thus reducing the likelihood of expensive disagreements. We will also give you the reassurance of knowing that a dedicated solicitor is with you every step of the way.

Social Services intervention

Fear and frustration are the most common reactions of families who experience Social Services intervention. Interference with family life is one of the most serious actions that the government can take so you need to make sure you seek expert legal advice immediately to try and ensure the best outcome for you and your children.

Financial Remedies

The financial settlement is something that may continue to influence your life many years after the relationship has ended. Whether it is about safeguarding a future for you and your children or making sure that you have an opportunity to start over, it is something that you cannot afford to get wrong. We will work hard to ensure that you receive a fair outcome that is right for you and your family.

Pre-nups & Living Together Agreements

Okay so it’s not very romantic but can you afford not to consider it? Preparing an agreement about what should happen if your relationship breaks down can be of great reassurance to both parties, particularly unmarried partners. Having an agreement during the good times can help remove uncertainty, save costs and reduce conflict should things go wrong later.

Children Matters

There are few things in life as important as our children and it is not surprising that these types of family problems are often the most emotionally charged and heavily contested. Unfortunately, it is also well documented that protracted disputes involving children can be very damaging to their long-term development and well-being which is why we will act quickly to resolve your matter.

Unmarried Partners

Six out of every ten couples who live together believe that they have the same protection as married couples if they split up. They don't. The myth of common law marriage and the fact that many official bodies refer to people “living together as husband or wife” means that many people who live together are not aware that they have no rights when their relationships ends.

Domestic abuse

If you have been subjected to threatening, violent or controlling behaviour for years or are fearful of how your partner will react to a separation, we can help. As well as advising you of your legal options, we can seek an order from the court to protect you and your home. If you have been accused of domestic abuse, rightly or wrongly, we can also help you.

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