Name: Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Solicitors, Porter Dodson

Description: On the break up of a family parents normally consider the effect on any children as the most important aspect. The law shares that view.

Before a divorce can be granted the Court has to consider the welfare of any children.

Normally the Court will not interfere in the arrangements made by the parents unless asked to do so.

After divorce both parents retain 'parental responsibility' which means they remain joint responsibly for their children.

Unmarried fathers may not automatically have 'parental responsibility'. We can advise you about this.

Agreements about money, houses, and property can be most difficult to settle.

The aspects to consider are:
Who keeps the home
The division of any capital and savings
Maintenance for the children
Maintenance from one spouse to the other
Pensions

Wherever possible it is better to reach agreement rather than go to Court. No two cases are the some.

Porter Dodson was formed in May 1997 by the merger of two West Country practices - Dodson Harding of Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington and Porter Bartlett & Mayo of Yeovil and Sherborne. In May 1999 the firm was further expanded by its merger with the Dorchester based practice Lock, Reed & Lock. These mergers of firms of similar philosophy and with over 200 years' experience makes Porter Dodson one of the largest legal practices in the South West of England, offering clients a still greater level of experience and specialisation over a wide range of legal services.

Key among Porter Dodson's objectives is the desire to provide both individual and corporate clients with a quality personal service, which is second to none. The firm is committed to total client care and providing first class legal advice. Its extensive investment in Information Technology enables each office within the Porter Dodson group to offer a complete legal service with immediate access to the whole firm's network of highly trained specialists.

Category: Somerset

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

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