Pre-nupital or cohabite or civil partnership agreements
It is great when we fall in love, move in with our partner or consider having children. When things are good the last thing we want to think about is what happens if it doesn’t work or will I potentially lose half my assets. These issues are however, the first thing that you do consider if the relationship breaks down.
Having a carefully drafted agreement at the on-set does two things: clarifies each of the parties intentions right from the start so you know what you both expect and it may help you stay on the right track together, but it also protects you if the relationship does end. It will be clear from the agreement who put what into the relationship and how you expected it to be divided if matters broke down. This does help the financial separation become less litigious and hopefully stays in line with your wishes
Divorce or Civil Partnership Dissolutions
It is a difficult time for all concerned when relationships break down and it is essential that you receive clear and supportive advice in what are usually emotionally difficult circumstances. Our family team focus on you and your needs at all times. Our aim is to resolve matters both swiftly and painlessly, where possible, as we are conscious that the decisions made are decisions which will affect the course of the lives of all those involved, particularly any children.
Other Matters
Our team are specialists in the field of family law and all cases are handled in a professional and sensitive way.
We are able to advise on issues involving:
- Married and unmarried families
- Civil Partnerships and same sex relationships
- Pre-Nuptial agreements and Co-habitation agreements (also deeds of trust)
- Divorce proceedings and Civil Partnership dissolutions and related ancillary matters
- Finance and property issues arising from the relationship breakdown
- Arrangements and proceedings relating to children
- Adoption, guardianship and fertility
- Domestic violence and injunctions
- Both UK and International issues