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Our specialist department maintains very strong links with local social services such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, domestic violence units, contact and family centres.
Throughout our involvement with any party that we are assisting on issues of family breakdown our aim is to settle issues as fairly and as speedily as possible.
Our focus is on the key issues and you will be advised as to whether you are able to pursue divorce proceedings, the grounds available and its consequences.
There may be personal or religious reasons that you do not wish to commence divorce proceedings and advice can be given about separation.
We are able to give advice to mixed sex and same sex couples who are intending to, or have, separated.
We attempt to avoid and advise against the use of family resources to fund a dispute.
Advice is given in respect of divorce and separation including separation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements.
Several of our specialist team are members of the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA) which means that the SFLA has recognised them as specialist within particular areas of family law. Some of our team are members of the Law Society Children's Panel which means that the Law Society has recognised them as specialist in children law.
The merger is the union of two high quality complementary businesses, which together create a new regional law practice. Innovative and progressive, BTMK is a full service law firm and prides itself on its expertise, creativity and results. |
| http://www.btmk.co.uk/ |
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| 12. Solicitors
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Divorce is an unfortunate fact of life and a great deal of unhappiness is generated by mistrust, ill-advised behaviour and unrealistic expectations on separation. This guide does not provide all the answers but it will help you to understand the legal process better and appreciate what steps have to be taken, and why. It also provides you with some useful addresses of organisations that can help with the emotional stress and practical problems of divorce and separation particularly where children are concerned.
Just because you and your partner can no longer live together does not mean that you should no longer communicate. It is very important, particularly where children are concerned, that lines of communication are kept open so that the opportunities for mistrust and polarisation of views are limited. This can be extremely difficult when emotions are running high but a good solicitor can help in soothing fears and providing reliable advice on what is and is not possible in your particular situation. Inevitably, the cost of running two households is going to be more expensive than one and something will have to give. Being realistic about how family income and assets might be divided is a vital first step on the path to a fair settlement.
Even so it is sometimes necessary to protect and preserve assets until agreement can be reached. For example, joint Bank accounts and Credit cards can be abused; valuable assets can be "spirited away" and the value of the matrimonial home reduced by additional borrowing. Legal protection is available to prevent such abuses. Such protection can also ensure your right to occupy a particular property, your right to dispose of your own property by Will as you wish and your right to share in property belonging solely to your partner.
It is therefore very important to consult a solicitor as early as possible to confirm your legal rights and the steps, if any, that need to be taken to protect those rights. |
| http://www.fjg.co.uk/ |
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| 13. Thomas Lindsey Brown Solicitors in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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In this important area Thomas Lindsey Brown & Co is committed to providing speedy, practical and sensitive advice to our clients. The most common issues involve:
Divorce proceedings and separation agreements
Advising and negotiating financial settlements
Child contact, residence and paternity matters
We also have vast experience when it comes to issues concerning children, such as where they live, how regularly they have contact with each parent and who is responsible for what.
We are proud to offer our clients:
A personal service - our telephones are answered by a receptionist, not a computer
Local knowledge - all our staff have lived in the area for a considerable amount of time
Extremely competitive fees - all at a fixed rate
Home and hospital appointments, if necessary
Free quotations |
| http://www.tlb-law.co.uk/ |
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| 14. Prestons & Kerlys Solicitors - Brentwood - Solicitors in Essex
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As members of the Solicitors Family Law Associaton, our Family Law specialists are committed to promoting a non-confrontational atmosphere in which family law matters are dealt with in a sensitive, constructive and cost-effective way.
SFLA solicitors aim to help separating couples achieve a constructive settlement of their differences in a way which avoids protracted arguments and promotes co-operation between parents in decisions concerning children. Because of the approach they take, the overall cost of using an SFLA solicitor can be less than those who do not subscribe to the Code of Practice.
At the same time however, we will always ensure that we protect your individual rights and essential interests.
It is important to take legal advice concerning all the implications of separation at an early stage. We can provide an objective assessment of your personal situation and assist you in planning for the future.
Prestons & Kerlys was established by Stanley Richard Preston in 1880 in East London, and although the firm has undergone several name changes since those early days, we continue to strive to provide the same excellent service to the community that was the goal of the founding partners over 100 years ago.
The Firm has entered the new millennium seeking to continue to offer the local community an affordable access to the law.
At Prestons & Kerlys we take great pride in the quality of our work. We treat our client's with dignity, respect and care. We provide excellent legal work to our clients in a courteous and efficient manner. We provide this service at a reasonable cost taking a personal interest in our clients and give them the service, value and attention we seek in our own relationships. Integrity is the foundation of the firm and we strive to build and nurture successful, long-term relationships with our clients. |
| http://www.prestonsandkerlys.co.uk/ |
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| 15. Solicitors in Ilford, Essex - T Ojikutu Solicitors
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At T. Ojikutu & Co., we appreciate that the breakdown of a relationship involves dealing with much more than legal practicalities. You need advice that you can depend on and a solicitor who will ensure that your needs, and those of any children, are being met. While we advocate resolving any financial or childcare issues as amicably as possible, you can be reassured that we will always fight your corner.
Based in Ilford, T. Ojikutu & Co. Solicitors was established in September 2001 by Tope Ojikutu following a career in both local authority and private practice. This experience has given her in-depth knowledge of her practice areas and she has already built up a solid reputation for the practical, realistic legal advice she provides. |
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| 16. Talfourds Solicitors
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Sadly around 150,000 marriages every year end in divorce.
Talfourds offer professional advice and guidance, together with a sympathetic and caring approach, to help you through the legal process.
If you consider that your marriage has irretrievably broken down we will explain the divorce process to you, start the divorce action and keep you informed of any developments.
If you are separating or thinking about divorcing, you should also consider making a will. Your husband or wife is still the next of kin until the final decree of divorce, and may be a beneficiary if you die and you have not made a will.
We can also advise you on :
> The Matrimonial Home - How the mortgage can be paid, whether a sale is likely or possible, what factors will decide the issue and the best way for you to proceed.
> Maintenance - We can explain the rights relating to maintenance, as well as your children?s rights.
>Pension & Capital - The law relating to pensions has changed and we will advise fully in relation to your rights.
Talfourds is a well-established Solicitors Practice, being a successor of the former firm of Bradbury & Sons started in the 1950's. Therefore the firm has had a substantial local connection for in excess of 50 years and continues to act for many existing Clients. In recent years the firm has expanded and now has a total legal and support staff of approximately 35. |
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