Family Law Property

If you are thinking about divorce we can put you through to an experienced family law solicitor who can provide you with practical advice in dealing with your marital property.

In family law when a couple get married the way their personal property is held does not change. However, what does change is the way their property is treated when a couple splits up after marriage. When a married couple separates, all property - whether jointly owned or not - goes into one big pot of "marital assets" to be divided up according to what the couple agree is fair, with help of family law solicitors.

In some cases, with divorcing couples who have children, the issues regarding property can be clear. This is because the wife, usually the main carer of the children, can take possession of the family property under family law until the children reach the age of 18. Not all couples choose to do this as there are costs of the other spouse getting a new home to think of. There are a multitude of options regarding family property following divorce under family law and our expert solicitors can help with providing you with a range of options which will enable you to make an informed decision.

Collaborative law is an increasingly popular way of deciding what should happen to the marital home following divorce. In this process both couples sign an agreement with their solicitors that they will negotiate privately and not go to court. Later, if one party decides to go to court then both parties must change solicitors. The process focuses on what the family needs and on the solutions. There are no hidden agendas or mistrust and works on the assumption that both parents want a solution and the best for their children. Whereas court can be expensive and a breeding ground for discontent and mistrust

If you would like to obtain advice on martial property, then Contact Law can put you in touch with a local law firm with specialist family law solicitors free of charge. So if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local family law solicitors please call us at 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.