Free Initial Consultation Family Law

If you are going through a divorce or separation, you need the right legal support on your side. Having a free initial family law consultation with an expert solicitor will give you the opportunity to choose the best advisor to provide you with advice and guidance.

Our Family Law Solicitors Near Me service will connect you with a lawyer who has expertise across a range of divorce, separation and children issues and who can offer you a free initial consultation so that you can assess the service they are offering.

We select only lawyers who offer a combination of the best legal experience and excellent client care, so that you can be sure you will have the best possible representation. The local family solicitors that we recommend are understanding and sympathetic and know that this is likely to be a very difficult situation for you.

They will take the time to understand your circumstances and listen to the outcome that you want to achieve. They will give you an honest appraisal of your case and the results you can hope to achieve.

To be connected to specialist family law Solicitors Near Me, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.

Free Initial Consultation Family Law?

Our family lawyers have been individually selected on the basis of the strength of their service and the legal expertise they have to offer.

We know that it can be hard to find the right solicitor, particularly for something as important as representing you in family matters. Our service exists to match individuals with the best possible lawyer for their needs.

We have family law solicitors who are able to take on all aspects of a case, including separation, divorce, matters relating to children, property issues and the financial aspects. We can also put you in touch with lawyers who specialise in complex cases or cases where it may prove very difficult to come to an amicable agreement with your former partner.

Free Initial Consultation Divorce Lawyer Services

Our family law solicitors, work across all areas of divorce and family law including:

• Divorce and separation
• Cohabitation agreements
• Financial settlements
• Child arrangements orders
• Prenuptial agreements
• Domestic violence

Our Family Law Solicitors Near Me Services

Our family law solicitors can help you with the following:

Divorce and separation

If you are going through a divorce or separation, our family law solicitors can discuss the process with you to ensure that everything is carried out in the correct order. You may be advised to put a separation agreement in place or, if you will be going ahead with a divorce, a financial agreement. Once all related matters have been dealt with, our lawyers can apply for a divorce on your behalf.

Cohabitation agreements

If you are planning to live with someone, it is highly recommended that you put a cohabitation agreement in place. This will set out who is responsible for your assets and liabilities, both during the time you are together and if you should separate. It can help you avoid misunderstandings and disputes as well as give you financial certainty.

Financial settlements

As part of the divorce process, you will need to put a financial settlement in place. If you do not, then there is a risk that your spouse could make a claim against you in the future.
Our solicitors will work to try and reach an agreement with your partner’s solicitor setting out how your finances will be dealt with. If this is not possible, they will represent you through the mediation process and, if necessary, at court.

The hand-picked lawyers that we recommend have extensive experience in dealing with financial issues following divorce and you can be sure that they will secure the best possible outcome for you.

Child arrangements orders

If you have children, you will want the best possible arrangements in place for them. Our family law solicitors will discuss with you what you would like to happen and work to put arrangements in place that are in the best interests of your children.

This will be dealt with by way of agreement wherever possible. If it is not possible to reach an amicable agreement, you will usually be offered mediation. Your solicitor will represent you through this process and at court, should this be necessary.

Prenuptial agreements

Putting a prenuptial agreement in place before you marry is a good way of starting your new life on an open and honest basis. You and your partner will disclose all of your assets and debts to each other and decide how issues will be dealt with during your marriage and in the event that you should divorce or separate.

Domestic violence

If you are experiencing domestic violence, we can recommend a solicitor who can step in straightaway to protect you. We have family law solicitors on our books who specialise in protecting individuals who are in domestic abuse situations, to include children. This includes protection from physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse and financial abuse.

Our domestic abuse experts are confidential, understanding and highly experienced and will take the necessary steps to end the situation you are in.

Find A Free Initial Consultation Family Law / Divorce Lawyer

If you provide us with some brief details of the issues you require help with, we will connect you free of charge with a family law solicitor with the level of expertise you need. You can take up their offer of a free initial consultation to give them some of the details of your case and discuss how they can help you and what their fees will be.

To be connected to specialist family law Solicitors Near Me, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.

 

 

Whether you’re paying or receiving child maintenance, knowing how much you need to pay, how it’ll be paid, and if there will be any backdated payments is ESSENTIAL.

But knowing where to find ANY of this information might seem as clear as mud at first.

Don’t worry, though – Solicitors Near Me have got your back.

Child Maintenance – A quick outline

Child maintenance, or child support, is a regular payment that contributes to your child’s living costs.

This is paid by the parent that doesn’t usually live with the child to the parent with the majority of daily care of the child.

Essentially, anyone who is the main carer of the child that doesn’t live with the father of the child will be eligible for child maintenance payments.

You’ll Need To Pay Child Maintenance If…

You’ll need to pay child maintenance if you meet the following criteria:

• You are the child’s biological or adoptive parent
• You don’t live with the child as part of their family
• You are the child’s legal parent

How Much Child Maintenance Will I Need To Pay?

There are plenty of accurate child maintenance calculators available online, but the most accurate is available on GOV.UK HERE.

There isn’t just one thing that contributes to how much you’ll need to pay – it encompasses a variety of factors, including:

• how much the paying parent earns
• how many children the paying parent is or will be paying maintenance for
• how many nights a week the child spends with the paying parent
• if any other children live with the paying parent

So, Can Child Maintenance Be Backdated?

Short answer – yes. BUT it depends on the circumstances.

If there is a significant period between and your former partner separating and sorting out the details of child maintenance, then backdating the payments to when you separated could be a possibility.

If the parent who should be paying child maintenance hasn’t been paying voluntary child maintenance, then it’d be wise to contact the CMS as soon as possible – or seek legal advice.

The only problem is the CMS can’t recoup payments that weren’t agreed upon in a formal arrangement.

So, if you only had a voluntary or informal arrangement, then it might be difficult to claim backdated payments without the cooperation of the parent required to make child maintenance payments.

BUT you might be able to take civil legal action against them to attempt to recover the missed payments through the courts.

If your former partner was ordered to pay maintenance as part of your divorce or civil partnership and they’ve stopped paying, then there may be severe repercussions.

All in all, child maintenance can be backdated for a long period, but there’s no definitive answer as to how long. Essentially, it depends on the individual case and circumstances, and it might mean going to court to resolve the situation.

What About Legal Advice?

If you believe you require legal advice to proceed with your child maintenance case, it’s worth looking for solicitors in your area that assist with children’s matters.

Get Connected With A Specialist Family Solicitor Near Me Now!

To be connected to a specialist divorce solicitor near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry ».

 

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Family Law solicitors deal with legal issues relating to family, as you’d expect.

Family Law is made up of three main areas: matrimonial, finance, and child law.

In simple terms, matrimonial is anything relating to marriage and divorce.  Finance could be settlement agreements.  Child law could be concerning care proceedings, whether that’s acting on behalf of parents, guardians, children, or local authorities.

They’ll also handle things relating to separation, adoption, child arrangements, visitation rights, financial settlements, domestic violence or abuse, guardianship, and child abuse and neglect.

Family law also covers a range of legal issues relating to retirement, later life and death, such as trusts, wills, inheritance laws, probate law, pensions, and insurance claims.

To be connected to a specialist Family Law Solicitor near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.

What does a family solicitor do?

If you’re seeking a divorce, then a family lawyer will be there throughout the entire process.

They’re engaged in taking initial details, gathering evidence, and preparing the relevant documentation to proceed with the divorce.

Family law solicitors will also negotiate settlements, refer to mediation, and advocate for clients in hearings. Work might also include attending counsel at court, though everything depends on your situation and the specific case.

They’ll handle disputes and claims.   Each case will be reviewed and if a settlement can be reached between two parties then the case will be settled then.

However, should no agreement be reached, you’ll proceed with the case, file motions, and if necessary, present your case to the court.  All of which your family solicitor will deal with.

What does Family Law cover specifically?

Anything and everything relating to families.

The Family Law Act 1975 focuses on the rights of children and the responsibilities that parents have towards their children – not on parental rights. So, in these cases, a family law solicitor will ALWAYS act in the children’s best interest where they’re involved in cases.

That goes for the lawyers of both parties AND the court too.

One of the most common reasons you might be heading over to your favourite search engine and typing in ‘family law solicitors near me’ is the breakdown of a marriage.

When that happens and the breakdown is irreparable, a divorce lawyer can help…

How a family law solicitor can help

They’ll work on your behalf to ensure you get the best outcome for your circumstances.  Whether that means financial settlements, child arrangements, or simply dividing assets.

A family law solicitor will help you communicate with your partner or their lawyer if you don’t want to communicate with them directly.  They can also help explain your rights, including what constitutes grounds for a divorce.

Though, with no-fault divorce soon to be introduced in England and Wales, this is one aspect that will change.

On the flip side, cohabitation agreements are becoming increasingly popular. With many couples choosing to live together for significant periods without getting married, they’re realising that there is no legal protection should the relationship end.

For example, if a relationship breaks down and your home is not in your name, you won’t be entitled to anything – no matter how long you’ve lived there. Any jointly-owned property would be split 50/50, even if you’ve contributed significantly more to the homeownership.

An important and common reason for contacting a family law solicitor relates to child custody.

In simple terms, that’s the guardianship of a child, both legally and physically.

Custody can be split in several ways.  Although this depends on your circumstances and the arrangements you’ve got in place, as well as your relationship with your former partner.

Most parents share 50/50 legal custody.  This means they’ve got equal rights to make decisions about the child’s welfare, health, and education.

Finding a solicitor near me to help with family law

Whatever your need, there’s a family law solicitor near you that can help with your situation.

To be connected to a specialist Family Law Solicitor near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.