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31. Stephen Rimmer & Co Solicitors, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Family & divorce services include:
Divorce, judicial separation and annulment of marriage
Management of matrimonial finances and other financial issues including effects of pension and taxation laws
Dispute resolution between non-married couples
Separation agreements
Advice on child support and the care of children after separation
Contact and residence disputes, prohibited steps, specific issue orders, disputed parentage and child abduction
Property disputes
Pre and post nuptial agreements
Inheritance disputes for dependants
Difficulties in relationships can result in serious personal and financial problems which are highly stressful and emotionally challenging. When a relationship breaks down, there are so many things to consider, not least the living and visiting arrangements for the children, so there is a need for sympathetic yet realistic advice.
It may be that the Mediation process of informally discussing both points of view at an early stage, could help identify the route cause of your problems and result in settling your differences. If this is not the case, we will advise and represent you throughout the process towards the most beneficial settlement possible.
Whatever relationship difficulty you may be experiencing, we offer a wide range of services to assist you.
Stephen Rimmer & Co is a well established firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Formed by Stephen Rimmer, around twenty five years ago, the firm has expanded steadily and now has a total staff of more than 60. In an increasingly complex world the best legal service can only be given by those who have detailed experience of a particular field. In the early 1990's we therefore adopted a Department policy and thus all of our solicitors and legal staff work in specific specialist Departments within the firm.
http://www.stephenrimmer.com/
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32. Kingsley Napley
Family issues cover a wide spectrum. These include: relationship breakdown, its effects on children, and its legal and financial aspects; child abduction; protecting family assets from a husband/wife; domestic violence; prenuptial agreements; and mediation.
We give expert advice and help in all these matters, often as a matter of urgency. Circumstances vary, but our clients or their partners/spouses tend to have substantial assets and are often in the public eye. They come to us to have matters resolved quickly, pragmatically and cost-effectively.
Although your marriage may have broken down, divorce is not the only option. Whilst for the vast majority of couples a divorce is the sensible way to formalise their separation, you may consider that it is not appropriate for you and your spouse. For example, you may hold religious beliefs which do not countenance divorce, you may want to separate for two years before divorcing or be unable to divorce at present as you have not yet been married for 12 months.
Judicial separation is a formal separation obtained from the court which brings to an end your obligations as a spouse. The process is similar to a divorce except there is no final decree ending the marriage. You remain married to your spouse but under no obligation to live with them.
http://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/
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33. Sinclairs Solicitors, Based in Penarth & Cardiff
Apart from bereavement, divorce is probably the most traumatic experience confronting any family. It is important when facing these problems you have specialist representation, peace of mind is essential.
At Sinclairs solicitors we have specialist lawyers accredited by the Law Society and audited by the Legal Services Commission to provide help and advice to people experiencing these difficulties. We pride ourselves as a firm that adopts a sympathetic and realistic approach.
Divorce and separation can have far reaching implications. The trauma of having to deal with the financial aspects, possibly domestic violence and the effects that it has on the children and the family can be a lot for any family to bear.
There is also a great deal to sort out. It is essential that people in such predicaments take proper advice from a specialist department.
The Department boasts lawyers of experience. The firm has conducted many of the highest profile cases, some of which have entered the Law Reports including the case of R-v-VB (on international child abduction) and the famous internet twins case.
From dealing with divorce, financial settlements and child care matters, the benefits of instructing a solicitor at Sinclairs is that you would have peace of mind to ensure that your case is handled properly. You may also be advised on the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 which particularly concerns people caught in child care disputes with Local Authorities.
It will become possible to acquire parental responsibility in relation to children if you become their step-parent.
The Children Act is further amended so that in certain circumstances a civil partner is allowed to apply for a residence or contact order. The Adoption Act is also amended by the new legislation in complex but beneficial ways.
http://www.sinclairslaw.co.uk/
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Rating: [8.67]
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34. 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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35. Richard Knight and Company, Solicitors Syston
No-one is immune from family and relationship problems.
We can help with matrimonial problems, first by talking things over in an informal way, then if you wish, give you a detailed breakdown of the likely costs and consequences of your intended actions.
Certainly, you can "pay as you go", if you so wish, and we can let you know from time to time, the state of your account.
We want you to be able to budget properly and to know where you stand with us.
You can set a maximum budget and ask us not to exceed it.
Two things you can be sure of-a professional approach and a sympathetic attitude.
What does it mean by legally separated?
This is a very broad term which might mean that you have merely separated in the eyes of the law or perhaps that some argument has been worked out between you by solicitors or by yourselves.
Can we sort out our own agreement?
Yes. But you might find you miss out important and potentially costly assets. For example, pensions are an area of the law that is growing in complexity. You may find that you miss out on your full entitlement.
What are the grounds for divorce?
Two years separation and your mutual consent.
The other person's adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
Five years separation (the consent of the other party is not required).
Two years desertion
What does unreasonable behaviour mean?
Unreasonable behaviour means behaviour which you find unreasonable, provided that a fair minded judge things you are not being too trivial or too vague. Persistent failure to clean the car on its own would not be enough but might if it was part of a general pattern of neglect of household duties and a neglectful attitude to you.
Do I need to appear in Court if I wish to file for a divorce?
Generally speaking, no.
How long does it take from start to finish?
Between four to six months.
What is a Decree Nisi?
A decision by the Court that you are entitled to a divorce. The marriage will end on the grant of the Decree Absolute about six weeks later.
I have received a Divorce Petition from my spouse but I don?t agree with what it accuses me of. What can I do?
You could defend the petition but the costs would be prohibitive in most cases. It would make sense to negotiate the allegations or come to some other agreement with your spouse. A solicitor will help you decide the best course of action.
My wife?s Divorce Petition accuses me of adultery. It also is asking the Court to make me pay the costs of the divorce action. What can I do?
You could agree to pay the costs which would be in the order of ?300 to ?500. Your solicitor could often bargain with your spouse?s solicitors for a smaller payment or sometimes for no payment at all.
http://www.richardknight.co.uk/
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36. Howells - The Citizens Solicitor
Our Family Department is the largest in this area and one of the largest in the country. We work closely together in two teams, based at our Sheffield and Rotherham offices.
Our Matrimonial Team can assist with the consequences of any family breakdown including:
? Disputes about children?s upbringing
? Separation
? Divorce
? Disputes about money and property
? Injunctions
We can help whenever you have lived as a family whether or not you are married.
We operate a daily rota for urgent matters such as domestic violence or child abduction.
Four of our solicitors are Resolution Accredited Panel Members (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association).
Our Children Team specialise in all aspects of the law relating to children. Three of our solicitors are on the Law Society?s Children Panel, (a panel of solicitors specially trained and approved by the Law Society to represent children) more than any other firm in the area.
We regularly act for parents, relatives, others concerned about children and children themselves. We frequently deal with Social Services Departments, schools and health professionals.
Our Department can also help you make plans for the future including through the appointment of guardians.
At Howells, we believe that in a fair society, all people are entitled to equal access to justice. The lawyers at Howells have committed themselves to providing the highest quality advice and representation in the areas of the law that affect people as individuals. That is why we are known as "The Citizen's Solicitor".
All of our clients are treated as individuals, because we understand that a personal legal problem is unique and is often a cause of great worry and stress. We are here to help.
We aim to supply a quality service which is available to our clients regardless of their financial circumstances. This means that we will always provide our services under the public funding scheme, if it is available and will give the best value for money if the client is not eligible for public funding. Our service is the same, whether a client is receiving legal aid or paying privately. We believe that you will not find better legal representation anywhere for personal legal problems.
http://www.howells-solicitors.com/
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37. Family Law Solicitors UK - Irwin Mitchell
Our team has broad experience and knowledge. We always aim to resolve matters in the most constructive, conciliatory and cost effective manner. We appreciate and empathise with the problems you face.
We hope that you will find this section helpful. It is always sensible to seek formal advice before embarking on any legal process. Please let us know if we can help.
If you are considering Court proceedings we will explain what is involved and the remedies available if you wish to separate, divorce or if you are unmarried.
Our family lawyers are members of the Solicitors Family Law Association and we will try to promote a constructive and conciliatory resolution of any problems involving your children.
Welfare checklist
a. The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the children, taking into account the childrens age and understanding.
b. The childrens physical, emotional and educational needs.
c. The likely effect on the children of any changes and circumstances.
d. The childrens age, sex and relevant background characteristics.
e. Any harm the children have suffered or at risk of suffering.
f. How capable each parent or any other person in relation to whom the court considers to be relevant is of meeting the childrens needs.
g. The range of powers available to the court under this Act in the proceedings in question.
http://www.irwinmitchell.com
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38. Lawson-West
Separation is never easy.
It is a time of disappointment, possibly disillusionment, and certainly worry about what is to happen in the future. Hardly the ideal moment to have to sort through many complicated issues:
the children
the house
your income and finances
your future security
your belongings
your ex-relatives
how to pay for this process
Each case is different and we recommend that you speak to a lawyer in person at the earliest opportunity.
5 Reasons to choose us
Reason 1 - Free initial advice - come and talk to us and find out where you stand and what can be done about it. A no obligation meeting will give you a clearer picture of the situation.
Reason 2 - Out of hours appointments. Busy? then make an appointment to come and see us before or after work.
Reason 3 - We have offices located in Wigston, Uppingham Road and Market Harborough, so you can make an appointment to see us at which ever office is more convenient for you.
Reason 4 - We will bill you monthly for our services so you can work out your finances each month.
Reason 5 - Janet Hopkins is a member of the Solicitors Family Law Association whose stated aim is to reduce contention and hostility in these matters and help families to move to a different life structure with minimum pain and trauma.
Divorce proceedings are private. The details in the petition will not be published. But you will have to set out in your petition the reason for the breakdown for your marriage.
It may be that you want to divorce without laying any blame, but you can't do that until you have been separated for two years. If you want to divorce sooner than that, you will have to use either adultery or unreasonable behaviour. These are the two facts that the press call 'quickie divorces'.
It is not that they are any quicker to deal with, it is just that they do not have a time requirement before you can start. The details you plead in such a petition must necessarily lay the blame for the breakdown of your marriage on the other side, and the other side will read it. So the matter is essentially contentious.
We would advise that you keep the particulars as brief as possible, while still setting out clearly why you feel the marriage has broken down. If you have children, you should try and keep alive the possibility of an on-going relationship with your spouse as parents to your children - for the children's own sakes.
http://www.lawson-west.co.uk/
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39. Powell Co Solicitors, South East London, Legal Services
Family disputes, matrimonial problems and domestic violence are highly stressful for everyone involved. Advice from a sympathetic family lawyer is often a first step towards resolving matters. We aim to resolve family disputes in a friendly and professional manner.
We respond quickly to initial enquiries and, whatever the situation, offer clear legal advice and assistance, explain your rights and responsibilities and recommend actions to safeguard your interests. We hold a Legal Services Commission franchise in respect of family matters and offer a comprehensive range of services including free legal advice to eligible clients. We are also Advanced Members of the Law Society's Family Law Panel.
Powell + Co, established in 1990, is a community based firm providing high quality specialist legal advice in South East London.
http://www.powell-solicitors.co.uk/
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40. Peter Peter and Wright - Solicitors
The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most traumatic periods of anyone's life. Naturally, you will be concerned about your current financial and property arrangements and how it will affect any children you may have.
Our Family Team advises and represents clients in all types of family matters including divorce, co-habitee disputes, children and financial disputes.
We are used to advising clients in difficult emotional situations. We aim to provide sympathetic personal advice tailored to your individual circumstances and requirements. We offer prompt and practical advice on how to cope with problems and resolve them.
Solving family law problems often involves many other aspects of the law. Our Family Team can call on the expertise of other departments within the firm whenever necessary to advise, for example, on company law and tax and trust issues.
Our Family Team has considerable experience in advising and representing high net worth clients but also clients from all backgrounds with all types of problems and disputes. Members of the team are members of the Law Society's Family Law Panel and 'Resolution' (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association).
Peter Peter & Wright is a very old firm with deep roots in the local community going back nearly 300 years. And yet it is now one of the biggest and most modern firms in the West Country. It was one of the very first firms in the UK to have its own website.
http://www.peterslaw.co.uk/
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