Name: Freeth Cartwright

Description: Our Family Unit is here to provide specialist advice when relationships breakdown, including divorce and its financial consequences. We can also advise both children and parents on children's legal issues. Our services include:
Pre-nuptial agreements
Cohabitation agreements
Divorce and its financial consequences
Consequences of the breakdown of cohabitation
Financial settlements
Contact and residence disputes regarding children
Parental responsibility agreements

We are members of:
The Law Society Children Panel
The Law Society Family Law Panel

Judith Speed is a Resolution (Formerly Solicitors Family Law Association) accredited specialist.

How long does a typical and straightforward divorce take?
About six months.

What is the likely cost?
Somewhere between ?400 and ?1,000

When are the financial matters dealt with?
Usually at the same time.

Can financial matters be resolved without going to court?
Yes, either by negotiation through solicitors, or mediation. Only about ten percent of cases proceed through the court system.

If financial settlements have to go through court, is it very expensive?
Yes, it can cost anywhere between ?2,000 and ?10,000 or possibly more depending on the nature of the dispute and the value of the assets involved.

Can you have a divorce without involving a solicitor?
Yes, but beware, it is essential that you have specialist and expert advice on the financial consequences of a divorce, particularly where there is property or pension provision which may be in dispute.

If we are not married and have lived together for two years do we have the same rights as if we had been married?
No, if you are not married you do not have the same legal rights as if you were married, however long you may have been living together. Your rights will vary dependant upon your individual circumstances and it is important that you obtain good legal advice. What will happen will depend upon financial contributions made and whether there are children.

Are pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements legally binding?
No, but they can be of value as evidence provided both parties have had independent legal

Category: Nottinghamshire

Url: http://www.freethcartwright.co.uk/

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