Family & Child

For many years our specialist Family team has supported those experiencing the distress of marriage breakdown or other family problems. Amongst other things we often get asked:

• My wife and I have split up - can I get a divorce? If I do not want a divorce, what other options do I have?
• My husband and I are getting divorced what do I need to think about to safeguard the children?
• What are the financial implications of a separation? What immediate steps do I need to consider taking?
• My partner has been violent towards me/my child - what steps need to be taken to prevent it happening again?
• Is public funding available and do I qualify for help?

The Head of our family department, Tim Lawrence has been a member of the Law Society Advanced family panel since February 2002. He is also a member of Resolution and is committed to resolving disputes in a non-confrontational way wherever possible. Resolution members believe that family disputes should be dealt with in a constructive way designed to preserve people's dignity and to encourage settlement.