Relationship breakdown can be upsetting and confusing. We are experienced at providing clear, focused advice combined with a sympathetic understanding of our clients’ objectives.
Our specialists try to resolve family disputes in a conciliatory way by negotiated agreement.
We deal with all aspects of divorce financial settlements and other financial claims upon relationship breakdown. Even if you have obtained a divorce overseas, there are some circumstances in which you can still bring a claim for financial relief in the courts of England and Wales.
We have a team dedicated to urgent cases involving children, including child abduction and international custody cases. We are available at any time of the day or night to take immediate action.
Our expertise covers:
- Children Matters – We advise and support parents and families on all aspects of their child’s upbringing, including their general welfare and development. We help pre-empt and resolve any difficulties that might ultimately lead to discord and advise and represent parents in matters regarding their child’s life, including, where separation occurs, how much time they spend with each of their parents, as well as specific issues such as changing a child’s name and for leave to remove a child to another country (whether in the short-term or permanently).
- Cohabitation – Cohabiting couples do not have the same automatic rights or protections at the end of the relationship that married couples or those in a civil partnership do. We assist couples with planning for and matters that arise from cohabitation, sharing a home, arrangements for children, financial and practical issues, and relationship breakdown.
- Divorce – We help clients through all stages of divorce and/or dissolution from application to final order. With no-fault divorce and joint applications for divorce now being available, we encourage couples to approach a divorce constructively, to minimise acrimony from the outset.
- Financial applications – We deal with all aspects of financial applications stemming from relationship breakdown, whether from divorce/dissolution, separation or in relation to children.
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – Where clients are considering a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, we advise on appropriate terms including obtaining advice from overseas lawyers as appropriate, assist with negotiation and prepare the relevant documents where agreement is reached.
For initial advice or to arrange a meeting with one of our team, please email us at [email protected] or contact us on 01733 978150 and ask to speak to a member of the team.