1. Gross & Co. Solicitors
 
We can:
Give advice in plain English
Give fixed quotes for straightforward cases
We do:
Fight your corner fairly but firmly
Do things today, not next week
We are:
Constructive not destructive
We will give advice on:
Clean Break Orders
Pension Sharing Orders
Lump Sum Payments
Orders relating to Children, including Residence and Contact.
In November 2004 the Civil Partnerships Bill was passed by Parliament. The first civil partnership will be capable of being registered by 21 December 2005. For same sex couples, this is the equivalent of the Velvet Revolution. Same sex couples will have to all intents and purposes, the same rights and obligations as heterosexual married couples.
Once registered, a civil partnership will only be capable of dissolution, in the same way that a heterosexual marriage is dissolved; namely through a process which is, as near as makes no odds, to divorce. There will be the same financial implications on the dissolution of a partnership, as there is on a heterosexual divorce. On the face of it, civil partners can claim maintenance, capital settlement and provision under the Inheritance Act 1975.
http://www.gross.co.uk/
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Rating: [10.00]
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2. Blocks Solicitors - Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia
We all hope that problems within a family can be settled without involving lawyers but where legal action does threaten we at Blocks Solicitors offer both a sympathetic ear and practical advice and support through separation and divorce proceedings and through family and child-care cases.
Our family law team is headed by Ben French and Michael Sheehan. Both are members of the Solicitors' Family Law Association and Michael is a member of the Law Society's Child Care Panel. Ben is a member of the Law Society's Family Panel.
It is our aim to keep tension and stress to a minimum and by offering practical and pragmatic advice to help resolve issues. There are times when issues cannot be resolved without Court proceedings and in those Court proceedings we will represent your best interests in seeking to achieve your desired result.
Problems relating to children are unhappily all too common. Where parents wish to resolve matters about children without the intervention of the State this is known as Private Law. Where local authorities become involved this area of law is known as Public Law. It includes care proceedings and in this area .Michael Sheehan leads our team.
It is important for you to know at the outset of any transaction what the work is likely to cost and whether or not you will be eligible for legal aid.
It is not always possible for us to give our clients an accurate estimate of fees because their transaction may become more protracted or more complex than was originally anticipated. We will, however, make clear how our charges will be calculated and give as realistic an estimate as possible of the likely cost.
The amount we charge is usually dependent upon the length of time we spend on a case. We have an accurate computerised time- recording system so that we can tell how long any job has taken and we calculate our bill based upon an hourly charging rate. Details of this rate will be given to you before you instruct us to act for you.
http://www.blockslegal.co.uk/
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Rating: [7.43]
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3. Birketts Solicitors : Legal Services
The Family & Matrimonial Unit work with the Wealth Management team and offer a complete service. Their advice is practical and robust - designed to achieve the best possible result for you, the client.
Oliver Gravell, who heads the Family Team, trained with the first batch of Collaborative Lawyers in the UK, and is at the forefront of the movement to make this type of divorce resolution process widespread throughout the country.
He is identified as 'the partner to watch' in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2006 and as 'courteous, humorous, firm yet fair, extremely knowledgeable in his field, well-respected, efficient, and very keen at all times to meditate rather than litigate for financial gain' in Legal 500.
Birketts is a long established and highly successful practice with offices in Ipswich and Norwich, having 27 partners and a total staff in excess of 190. We are large enough, therefore, to provide specialist skills in most areas of law, but small enough to maintain a personal service.
In 2001 we appointed Alistair Lang, a non-lawyer and former regional director of a high street bank, as our Chief Executive Officer.
Our most important asset is the professional skill and integrity of our lawyers. We are committed to employing and retaining personnel with the experience and technical expertise necessary to ensure we are equipped to meet our clients' objectives.
Our reputation is of durability and reliability, combined with innovative applications of modern technology. We are flexible about everything except the professional and ethical standards which we maintain rigorously and with the confidence of our good name. This is reflected in the Law Society's practice management accreditation, "Lexcel" which we were awarded in 2001. Above all, we give value for money to our clients.
http://www.birketts.co.uk/
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Rating: [7.80]
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4. Barker Gotelee
We are specialists in the Family Law field offering expert advice - particularly where significant assets, businesses and family trusts are affected.
At times of family breakdown, you need professional advice from experienced solicitors with specialist knowledge.
At Barker Gotelee sound judgement and experience can be applied to reach a resolution.
Dealing with divorce for people with wealth is a specialist area of matrimonial law. Barker Gotelee advise on how to plan financial affairs in anticipation of divorce; the appropriate use of trusts linked to tax planning.
We can deal with the consequences of divorce whether you are affected directly or indirectly as a parent, relation or busines partner. Timely advice may save money and stress in the future.
Matrimonial services include: Division of family assets following divorce: protecting the family business; damage limitation in divorces; protecting the family assets from Divorces; fair and amicable settlements; Pre-Nuptial Agreements; mediation
http://www.barkergotelee.co.uk/
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Rating: [4.67]
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5. Fairweather Stephenson Solicitors in Felixstowe, Suffolk
You've heard all the horror stories - find out the true facts. You may not need Fairweather Stephenson Solicitors - do you know someone who does?
Sadly marriages and relationships do break down. At a time of deep emotional and personal stress and distress people have to sort out all the practical issues. This can seem daunting if not impossible.
Couples in Felixstowe and the surrounding area considering divorce or separation can be sure of seeking high quality legal help quickly and easily, as Stephen Broadhurst has been officially recognised as an experienced family lawyer by the Law Society.
http://www.fairstep.co.uk/
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6. Prettys Solicitors
At Prettys our family law team are specialists and members of the Solicitors Family Law Association which promotes a non-confrontational approach to resolving legal matters in a practical way. We can offer collaborative law trained services, designed to avoid lengthy court litigation. There are, however, a small percentage of cases where resource to the court is the only option and our years of experience in litigation ensure a firm and considered approach if negotiation fails.
The decision to bring a relationship to an end is an extremely difficult one. Whilst the concept of the family unit may have changed considerably over recent years, the needs of individuals whose relationships break down remain the same. The breakdown of a relationship gives rise to a variety of legal problems as well as being very distressing to those involved.
If two people choose to cohabit, rather than marry, a judge does not have the same powers to divide income, capital, property and pension. However, either party could argue an interest or right by contribution to an asset that is owned by the other, such as a house. Property and other assets may also have been bought in joint names during the relationship.
A cohabitation agreement can set out what each party intends to happen if the relationship ends, both to assets that existed before the relationship started and any accumulated during its course. Such an agreement legally binds the parties involved and is a step we would recommend to anyone considering cohabitation.
With careful planning, taxation can be minimised as ownership of a business passes between members of a family.
For example, business assets can often be gifted or passed on death free of inheritance tax. At present, a 100% deduction in value is allowed for tax purposes in respect of shares owned in most unquoted trading companies and partnership interests. The exceptions are where the business wholly or mainly deals in investments or property.
http://www.prettys.co.uk/
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7. Ipswich, Suffolk & East Anglia. Kerseys Solicitors
Kerseys? Family Law Department is a team of experienced and sympathetic people dedicated to helping clients ? whether married or unmarried ? through serious family troubles. The team has many years of combined experience in acting for clients in difficult matrimonial cases and child care proceedings.
Some members of the department also have working experience of other professions in addition to their legal expertise. One senior member is a qualified psychiatric social worker as well as being a barrister; another worked as a nurse before qualifying as a solicitor. One of our partners is a specialist in both civil litigation and family matters with a particular interest in child care cases. He is a school governor and has been a member of the Law Society?s Children Panel for many years.
We can help you negotiate the most delicate and emotionally upsetting of family problems with sensitivity coupled with practical efficiency.
The way we work
? Fair, acceptable settlement through negotiation is always the preferred solution, to save you stress and expense. If that?s not possible, then we will fight your case strongly through the courts.
? We encourage you to gather as much relevant information and documentation as you can, in order to lessen your costs.
? Our initial advice will include assessing whether you can handle the case, or elements of it, yourself. It?s another potential way you can contain expense.
? We prefer to give you a firm quotation of costs upfront; if that isn?t possible in your case, we?ll explain why.
? In child care cases we can advise you about eligibility for legal aid, though we only take on legal aid cases in exceptional circumstances. However, we can refer other such cases to a specialist firm.
We have 9 partners, supported by 5 retained consultant partners and a staff of 40 people. The professional team numbers 15 solicitors, a barrister, a chartered accountant and four legal executives. We work from a large suite of offices in central Ipswich - easy to find (see map) and with full facilities for clients and other visitors with disabilities.
The practice is well-equipped with technology. Case management software helps us work quickly and efficiently ? keeping costs down. We also have electronic books and precedents, providing access to online services. This keeps us up-to-date with the latest judgments, documents and legislative changes. In terms of communications, we converse with our clients on a day-to-day basis by email.
http://www.kerseys-law.co.uk/
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Rating: [1.00]
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8. Haywards Solicitors
Family & Children Law services include:
? Separation and Divorce - including sorting through matrimonial finances, including financial settlements and maintenance
? Resolving disputes between non-married partners
? Advising on the care of children after a relationship break up, and also advising about children matters where Social Services are involved
When a relationship breaks down or problems have developed, it can be difficult to find independent, competent and helpful advice. Haywards can provide such advice to ensure you are informed of your legal rights on all issues at an early stage to avoid any additional unnecessary worry. The advice you receive will meet your needs and deal with your questions on all issues that relate to your particular circumstances for example, children, housing and financial matters.
We also advise clients about the availability of public funding in all cases. We have been awarded a franchise in Family Law by the Legal Services Commission and we are regularly audited in order to ensure we continue to provide an excellent service. Of course, we also act on a private basis for clients who are not eligible for public funding.
The practice was established in the mid 19th Century by Frederick George Hayward with offices in Stowmarket and Needham Market. Some years later, Frederick?s son ? Percy Charles Gallimore Hayward ? joined his father, at which time the practice became known as Hayward & Son. In 1953 the practice was sold and Bankes Ashton of Bury St. Edmunds bought the Stowmarket office. The firm then practised in Stowmarket as Bankes Ashton & Hayward.
http://www.haywards-solicitors.co.uk/
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Rating: [7.00]
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9. Jackaman Smith & Mulley, Solicitors
Jackaman Smith & Mulley is one of East Anglia?s longest established legal firms.
The strength and depth of our practice flows from providing a wide range of personal and business clients with legal services over many years built upon solid principles of professionalism and reliability.
We have a strong regional presence in East Anglia with offices within Suffolk and Norfolk providing a full range of legal services for business and private clients.
Our team of lawyers are trained in specialist areas, and have access to comprehensive support resources enabling them to provide proactive and straightforward guidance and representation.
If you are experiencing family difficulties our lawyers have the skills and experience to provide you with the right legal advice to enable you to make considered decisions. Our advice is always provided sensitively and with consideration to the various emotions often experienced by those facing the breakdown of a marriage or relationship.
Our specialist family lawyers will guide you throughout to help manage the matters in dispute effectively and to prevent the unnecessary escalation of problems. We will advise upon the most cost effective ways of resolving difficulties by providing early indications of your chances of success in Court and explanations of the likely outcomes.
In some cases public funding (previously known as ?Legal Aid?) can be available to help with the legal expenses in family cases, and we hold the appropriate accreditations to provide legal advice on that basis.
By pro-actively negotiating on your behalf and dealing with Court proceedings efficiently and professionally, we enable you to remain in control of the dispute and achieve the very best possible outcome.
http://www.jsm.co.uk/
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10. Ashton Graham Solicitors
Ashton Graham's family department are a specialist team of solicitors and legal executives dedicated to working with family members to ease and solve any family issues or problems. Our team aim to be approachable and friendly offering a personal and understanding service to help clients through difficult and often stressful times.
We provide advice about obtaining a divorce but also about separation and annulment. We recognise that decisions of this nature are frequently the most difficult that we ever have to take and we will hep guide you through the decision making process in a sensitive but realistic manner.
Ashton Graham is a leading regional firm of solicitors based in Suffolk with offices located in Bury St.Edmunds, Ipswich and Felixstowe.
Ashton Graham was created on 1st October 1998 through the merger of Bankes Ashton based in Bury St.Edmunds and Graham & Oldham based in Ipswich and Felixstowe.
The firm employs over 150 people including 22 partners all of whom are actively involved in the commercial, economic, cultural and social life of Suffolk and East Anglia.
http://www.ashtongraham.co.uk/
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Rating: [9.00]
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