Family Law

Family law is constantly changing, and when you are going through difficult times, you need to be confident that you are taking the right steps and getting sound advice.

By gaining a clear understanding of clients’ aims, the issues involved and any special circumstances, our family specialists will focus on achieving the desired results. We appreciate that disputes and separations can be intense and painful, and aim to minimise the worry and confusion by working sensitively and professionally towards the most practical, cost-effective and workable solutions.

The family team always explore the potential to resolve disputes by agreement, but are fully capable of pursing vigorously any necessary application to court. Confidentiality and discretion are of the utmost importance and, from the beginning, clear cost estimates will set out the way forward.

Areas we regularly assist with:

  • All aspects of divorce, judicial separation and the dissolution of civil partnerships
  • Financial settlement
  • Maintenance payments and lump-sum payments 
  • Sale and transfers of property
  • Pension sharing orders
  • Dealing with wills, trusts, tax and corporate and commercial affairs during a divorce process
  • Reaching agreements for care of children
  • Cohabitation for unmarried couples with children, property or other assets
  • Emergency court protection orders
  • Pre-marital agreements

For more information or to setup an initial meeting contact us by email or phone one of our team direct

 

Partner

Tim Mellors
Partner and Department Head
t: 01423 851126

Team Members

Ruth Barnicoat
Legal Executive Lawyer
t: 01423 851107

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