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If your relationship encounters difficulties, you will want sound and cost effective advice. We have many years’ experience and are able to offer an initial fixed fee interview to discuss your problems, how they may be resolved and how we can assist. We are aware that costs can be a concern and at the end of the meeting, will be able to provide a realistic estimate and time scale for the work to be completed.
Divorce
If you are sure that your marriage or civil partnership has come to an end then we will assist you in completing the necessary formalities in a cost effective and sensitive way. If the proceedings are not contested, a court hearing is not normally necessary. We can ensure that the process goes smoothly and the necessary papers are completed accurately.
Separation Agreement
Either made in contemplation of future divorce, or by unmarried couples who wish to formalise their separation by recording an agreement reached between them. It is important that these documents are drafted correctly to ensure that all issues are addressed and that disputes about what was agreed do not arise later.
Financial Arrangements in Divorce
The Courts have a very wide discretion about dividing family assets between a divorcing couple and expert advice is essential in order to ensure that you receive your fair share. It is important that any agreement is formally recorded and preferably converted into a court order as until a court order is made, it is open to either party to reopen financial claims, possibly years later.
Children
Residence, contact, parental responsibility, financial provision, child abduction and adoption are all matters where expert advice is essential.
Violence in the Home
You do not need to suffer unnecessarily. The law is there to help you and rapid and effective Court procedures are available to prevent intimidation or assault and in some cases the offender can be excluded from the family home.
Cohabitation
There is no such thing as the "common law wife". The best course of action is to enter into a Cohabitation Agreement when the relationship starts. We can advise you on the legal consequences of living together and prepare a Cohabitation Agreement. We can also advise you on the implications of the new Civil Partnership Law.
Pre-nuptial Agreement
Although not officially recognised in this country, the Courts are paying increasing attention to the contents of such agreements when the relationship breaks down. It is important that these documents are drafted correctly and we can provide expert advice.
We offer a FREE initial consultation. At that stage we should be able to give you an estimate of our legal fees. You can then choose whether to go ahead with contesting the Will and decide whether you wish to instruct us.
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