Family solicitors

Family disputes hurt not only the parties directly involved, but other members of the family, for instance, any children. However, there are steps you could take in order to work constructively to end a family feud which will ensure all sides are happy. Family solicitors can provide you with the legal information you need so that you can make the right decisions affecting your family. We have a large network of family solicitors and can put you through to a solicitor who best suits your needs, whether this is expertise, cost or location.

Mediation is a common way of resolving family issues in private and without going to court. Both parties can explain their problems and concerns to each other in an open and honest forum. A neutral third party (the mediator) will guide the discussion and promote resolution. As a mediator will only provide suggestions to provide solutions and will never tell either party what to do, it is the parties themselves who are in control of the process. Mediation can be a quicker and therefore less costly way of resolving a family issue than going to court. In the best-case scenario mediation can last a matter of hours and can promote better communication between parties for the future.

Other common matters our family solicitors advise on include, but are not limited to:

• Divorce and annulments
• Pre-nuptials
• Co-habitation agreements and disputes
• Civil partnerships
• Child care and support/maintenance
• Wills and family trusts
• Family businesses
• Adoption
• Domestic violence and harassment
• Collaborative law

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

Last Updated on 02/03/2010