Family Matters

Setting up home?

Whether you are cohabiting, married, or are in a same sex couple, with or without children, it makes sense to build a solid foundation for your new relationship. The first step is to take legal advice. With one in three marriages now ending in divorce, you and your partner may wish to consider the implications of cohabitation or marriage on your assets, and discuss whether a pre-nuptial agreement would be a good option. If you do already have children, you'll need to understand the legal and financial implications of your new step relationship. Whatever your situation, we can help.

Separating?

Separating from your spouse/partner can be a traumatic and confusing time. If you have children, own a house or run a business together, a range of issues will need to be resolved. Our aim is to achieve a smooth and, wherever possible, amicable resolution. This can be by negotiation with your partner’s solicitor, collaboration, or through the court process.

Call now to arrange an initial appointment to discuss your options. For more information on the process of divorce and settlement by collaboration, click here.

Powers of Attorney

Most of us don't like to think too much about getting old, let alone planning for infirmity or death, but by drawing up a power of attorney now you could spare your loved ones a great deal of stress if you are suddenly unable to handle your own affairs. We can prepare two types of attorney, either separately or together: