Family
We have a dynamic and dedicated team of lawyers headed by Debbie Tickle who have a wealth of experience in all areas of family law.
Divorce & Separation
Whatever your position in a separation, it's important to be fully informed of your rights and options. We can offer advice on:
- Separation
- Divorce proceedings
- Financial matters - including arrangements pertaining to the marital home, maintenance and division of assets (known as the Ancillary Relief)
- Contact and residence for children
- Domestic violence
Co-Habitee Break-Up
Couples who co-habit have different rights to those who marry.
We will offer you the right advice for your particular circumstances, including:
- Financial matters - including division of assets
- Property division
- Contact and residence arrangements for children
- Domestic violence
We offer a free initial consultation and can assess your eligibility for public funding (formerly known as Legal Aid).
Prenuptial & Co-Habitation
Although all relationships start out with high hopes, the unfortunate reality is that many do break down. In order to protect yourself and your partner, you should consider what you would want to do in that situation (particularly if one party has greater assets than the other or, has children from a previous relationship) and reach an agreement now whilst you are on good terms.
Whether you are intending to marry or co-habit, we can assist in drawing up an agreement to deal with matters in the event of a relationship breakdown.
Children: The Rights of Parents & Other Family Members
Family breakdown may make it difficult for family members to maintain a relationship with a child or children. Whether you are interested in residence or contact with a child from your own family, we can provide advice and representation to help in the resolution of your problem.
Care Proceedings
Whether you are a parent, carer or potential carer, we can represent you should any child or children in your family be subject to Local Authority Care Proceedings.
We have significant expertise in this area, and Membership of the Children's Panel and can offer advice, explanation of the whole process and representation in Court if necessary.
