Family Law

We are able to offer advice and assistance in all of the following areas:


Divorce

Advising and acting on behalf of the Petitioner or Respondent, including preparing
the necessary court papers and negotiating with the other side.

Cohabitation / Separation

Advising cohabitation clients who have children in respect of their rights to make
Financial claims against their former partner.

Advising clients in respect of separation agreements and living together agreements.

Property and Financial issues on divorce or separation

Advising and acting on behalf of clients in all aspects of ancillary relief proceedings.
Preparing the necessary court papers and agreements reflecting the settlement reached between the parties.

Residence/Contact with children

Advising and acting on behalf of parents, relatives or persons with parental responsibility wishing to apply for a residence or contact order.

Parental responsibility

Advising and assisting clients who wish to obtain parental responsibility either by agreement or through the court process.

Care Proceedings

Advising and acting on behalf of parents and other relatives in respect of care proceedings issued by the local authority. We can also advise and assist parents and other relatives whose children are on the Child Protection Register.

Change of Name

Preparing the necessary legal documentation to effect a legal change of name.

Domestic Violence / Harassment / Intimidation

Advising and acting for clients who have been the victim, or those that have been served with applications for or court orders made against them.

For help and advice for all of the above, please contact our family department who will be pleased to help you.