Family Law
Experts in family law, mediation and separation, we will treat your case impartially and with compassion. The term ‘family law’ covers such a wide range of matters from marriage and civil partnerships, to cohabitation and children. Whenever there are issues in a family or in a relationship, the effects can be extremely distressing and stressful. A family breakdown can be an emotional and difficult time.
We offer an in depth knowledge of family matters and we will give you an open and honest approach to your case. Family issues do not just revolve around the practicalities of a situation. There are also the emotions and feelings of the individual client and of any child that may be involved. At Alan Simons & Co we aim to deliver the service that you need. Our solicitors will offer you a sympathetic and understanding approach to your particular situation and we will always give you the best practical advice possible and seek to resolve whatever issues you are facing be it in the office or at court attendances. We will work with you to resolve the problem.
We are able to offer extensive services covering all types of family problems including divorce, separation, finances, children, civil partnerships and adoption.
Separation & Divorce
If you are considering separation or divorce it is important to obtain independent and professional advice to help you consider living arrangements and finances for you, and your family. You may be concerned about your family income and home and what the future will look like.
The situation can seem overwhelming but at Alan Simons & Co we can offer empathetic advice to help you make the best decisions for you. We can provide advice on the division of joint finances, and assist in making arrangements by agreement on the division of finances. We can offer legal representation in financial remedy proceedings when parties are sadly unable to make agreement by consent.
Please contact one of our solicitors to discuss arrangements that will need to be made.
Children services
The living arrangements and other decisions that must be made for childrens’ wellbeing are often our most pressing concern. On the break down of a relationship you may be worried about where children will live, or how much time they will spend with each parent.
Our experts can provide sensitive but professional and practical advice on your rights and responsibilities. We are able to represent you in Court proceedings if parents are unable to make decisions jointly.
Our friendly team of solicitors will listen to you, provide level headed advice and help you make decisions to best protect childrens’ welfare.
Please contact one of our solicitors to discuss arrangements that will need to be made.
Living Together
A Cohabitation Agreement or Declaration of Trust is often used by couples or cohabitees to regulate their ownership and occupation. Taking advice early can prevent issues in the future should your relationship change. We can offer you practical advice and assistance.
Please contact one of our solicitors to discuss.
Pre Nuptial Agreements
Couples can take advice on protecting individual assets in advance of any marriage or civil partnership. It is important to take advice in advance as soon as possible.
We are able to offer you professional and honest advice
Please contact one of our solicitors to discuss
