Family disputes are potentially the most stressful of all and we aim to make the process
as painless as possible for our clients.

Our philosophy is to create a non-confrontational approach to matrimonial disputes.

Our Family department is able to provide extensive expertise in the following areas:

•  Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
•  Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnership
•  Children
•  Injunctions
•  Occupations Orders
•  Finances
•  Separation Agreements

Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements:
One way to avoid difficulties in the event of a relationship breakdown is to work together
to agree what should happen well in advance. It is a common misconception that living
together creates a legal relationship - as there is no such thing in law as a common law spouse. However, cohabitation agreements can assist couples who have little protection under the law.

Prenuptial agreements that are carefully thought out, cover all major areas of family life and
follow the principles of family law will likely be given weight in the unfortunate event of a divorce.
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Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnership:
These issues need to be handled sensitively, especially when there are children involved.
As well as thinking about the immediate future, plans need to be long-term, to avoid
situations such as a child having to choose which parent to invite to their wedding.
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Children:
Issues relating to children and their welfare include contact, residence, parental responsibility, maintenance, abduction, the prohibition of moving abroad and specific issues, such as
choice of schooling or change of surname.
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Injunctions, Occupations Orders:
These issues, by their nature must be dealt with swiftly and thoroughly.
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Finances:
Often the most contentious of all family issues, the focus must always be on achieving a fair
and workable outcome; and wherever possible we seek to achieve a "clean break" where neither party remains dependent on the other for financial assistance.
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Separation Agreements:
Financial issues can be dealt with through separation agreements, enabling couples to become financially independent.

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