A Family Law Solicitor deals with legal matters that involve you and your family, such as your spouse, your partner, your children and the family home.
While not true in every case, a Family Law Solicitor is typically needed following the breakdown of a relationship, particularly in separation or divorce if there are assets to divide or childcare arrangements to make. A Family Law Solicitor can also put Court Orders in place, draw up legal agreements, such as a prenup, and assist with dispute resolution.
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Whether you are separating, getting a divorce or a civil partnership dissolution, there will likely be many legal and practical matters to resolve. When you instruct a Family Law Solicitor, he or she can manage everything on your behalf, such as:
If the breakdown of a relationship means that assets and debts must be divided, then it might not be as simple as a 50/50 split. A Family Law Solicitor can clarify the rights and responsibilities of each person, as well as:
When parents are no longer together, it can lead to disputes about where their children should live and how much time they spend with the other parent, or even step-parent or grandparent. Disagreements can also arise regarding a child’s upbringing, such as what surname they should have and whether they can be taken abroad. If so, a Family Law Solicitor can:
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If you’re locked in a dispute with your ex, or even with another family member, you need to explore amicable ways of resolving the situation. A Family Law Solicitor can suggest suitable methods of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, providing independent legal advice throughout.
Should alternative dispute resolution prove unsuccessful, your final option is to take the matter to Court. If it comes to that, we strongly recommend that you instruct a Family Law Solicitor to represent you throughout. He or she can present your case and fight to achieve the outcome you are hoping for.
Sometimes in life you need to put a legal agreement in place, either with your current partner or with your ex. Often these set out the financial arrangements between you. A Family Solicitor can draft these for you, and can advise what implications the agreement might have on your life. These legal agreements include:
There are various kinds of Court Order that relate to family law including:
Each Court Order suits a different situation. For instance, if you are getting a divorce, then a Consent Order or Clean Break Order can be beneficial. A Family Law Solicitor can advise whether or not you require a Court Order, and if so, can make an application to the Court.
The law in England and Wales for unmarried couples differs significantly to the law for married couples. When you are cohabitating (meaning you live together but you aren’t married), you don’t have any rights over each other’s assets. Should the relationship break down, it can result in disputes as to who owns what, especially if there is property involved.
To prevent this from happening, it’s prudent to put a Cohabitation Agreement in place, or if you are getting married soon, a Prenuptial Agreement. These set out how your assets and debts will be divided if your relationship does break down in the future.
Traditionally, couples have been encouraged to marry and settle down before starting a family. But attitudes within society have changed in recent years, which means many couples in long-term relationships now end up living together (called cohabiting) rather than tying the knot. As a result, many may be missing out on extra legal rights and protections.
A Separation Agreement is an official arrangement between a couple who have decided to separate. Many couples in England and Wales choose to create a Separation Agreement if they want to stop living together and put arrangements in place for things like finances, children and property.
In England and Wales, an Occupation Order is an Injunction which gives the applicant the right to live in a property. The Court can grant an Occupation Order for the whole of a property or part of it.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or you feel like you are in danger, it’s a terrifying position to be in. However, the law can help you. A Family Law Solicitor can take action to protect you and your children, such as:
We can provide legal advice to those facing family law, divorce and/or child law issues, and can explain in plain English what your options are.
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