At Hardmans, we are able to provide specialist advice on all aspects of family law.
We specialise in particular, in divorce, ancillary relief proceedings which relate to the financial aspects of the breakdown of your relationship, children matters, and cohabitation disputes.
You will have the benefit of the attention of a qualified Solicitor, and individual members of the department are also on the Law Society’s Family Law Panel, and also members of Resolution (previously the Solicitors Family Law Association).
When instructing us in family matters, you will not only be assured of our expertise, but also that we will manage your case efficiently and with a high degree of sensitivity appreciating your needs and concerns at all times. You will appreciate the importance of a sympathetic ear at a time when confidence in your Solicitor is of paramount importance.
We cover the following:-
Married Couples
- Divorce.
- Separation Agreements.
- Ancillary Relief (financial matters arising from divorce).
- Pre-marital Agreements.
Unmarried Couples
- Cohabitation Agreements.
- Resolution of Financial Matters including applications for orders for sale.
Civil Partners
- Pre-partnership Agreements.
- Dissolution of partnerships.
Children
- Advising in Care Proceedings.
- Advising extended family members.
- Removal from the UK.
- Adoption.
Emergency Protection
- Emergency Proceedings in cases of domestic violence, to include non-molestation applications and applications for orders.
- Child Abduction.
Inheritance Provision
- Claims against Estates
You will find that you benefit from our close links with other specialist departments, who are available to assist as your case progresses. Thereby enabling us to deal with all matters for you under one roof, for example, transferring or selling the family home, making a Will, and/or Tax planning.
Please note, we no longer offer a Public Funding Service (Legal Aid).
