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Dealing with a family law matter can be incredibly difficult, especially where it initially appears difficult to find a resolution that is in the best interests of all parties. At Harrowells, our family law solicitors near Beverley have substantial experience in a wide range of family law matters and will be able to offer support that helps to address any of the legal issues that affect you and your loved ones.
Having a clear understanding of your rights and the likely outcome is the first step in making plans for your future. Our family law solicitors near Beverley will work alongside you, clearly establishing your goals and tailoring our advice in a way that works best for you.
Our Beverley family lawyers understand that every situation requires a carefully tailored approach to ensure that various scenarios are taken into consideration. Our support and guidance is highly adaptable, and our team have strong expertise in securing voluntary agreements and, where necessary, providing representation during court proceedings.
We are ranked by leading client guide, the Legal 500, for our family law expertise. This provides assurance of the high-quality legal advice and the service we provide to all of our clients. When you work with our team, your case will be handled by the same family law expert from start to finish, so you can be sure that you are receiving a consistent level of support throughout.
We provide transparent information regarding our fees for family law work. We are happy to discuss the potential funding arrangements with you in more detail, including fixed fees and deferred fee agreements, when you contact us.
If you are looking for clear, practical family law advice from solicitors near Beverley, contact us today to see how we can help.
‘No-fault’ divorce has made the legal processes of divorce in England and Wales more straightforward, but there are still numerous challenges and issues that couples will need to address, which means that the support and advice of an expert divorce solicitor is essential.
Our divorce solicitors near Beverley can guide you through every step of the divorce process, ensuring that you understand exactly where you stand and what you need to do next. Our solicitors have specialist expertise in the potential implications of getting a divorce, which may relate to your general finances or the wellbeing of your children.
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Dividing your finances in the event of divorce has the potential to be a very contentious matter and, for many separating couples, is often at the centre of numerous disputes and arguments. Finding a solution that ensures you are able to negotiate a clean break and have financial security for the future is something our team can support you with.
Financial settlements may be arranged on a voluntary basis via simple negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. If this is not a possibility, our divorce and finances solicitors near Beverley can also support you with the process of applying to the courts for a Financial Order.
Find out more about our divorce financial settlements services.
No matter what the circumstances might be, the welfare of your children will always be your first priority following a divorce or separation. Making arrangements for your children following a divorce can be difficult, with the need to carefully balance what is best for them with your rights as a parent.
Many child arrangements can be made voluntarily through methods of alternative dispute resolution, which helps to reduce the stress and disruption for all involved.
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You may find it necessary to change your name or that of your children. Where this is the case, seeking legal advice is strongly recommended, especially where children are concerned, as you will also need the consent of anyone else who has parental responsibility.
Our change of name solicitors near Beverley can assist with the relevant processes, including securing consent.
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A pre-nuptial agreement (often referred to as a prenup) is a document signed prior to a marriage that effectively sets out what will happen in the event that you and your partner separate in the future. They are an increasingly popular option for couples from all walks of life but can be particularly useful where there is a significant difference in wealth, it is a second marriage, or either party already has children.
Our pre-nuptial agreement solicitors near Beverley can assist with the process of negotiating and drafting an agreement, as well as responding to an agreement your partner has drafted to ensure that your rights are firmly protected. If you are already married, we can also assist with a post-nuptial agreement, which works in much the same way.
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It’s certainly not uncommon for couples to live together without being married. However, contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage’ in the UK, which means unmarried couples do not have any automatic legal rights to one another’s property in the event of a divorce or separation.
A cohabitation agreement will set out each person’s financial rights and responsibilities, both during the relationship and in the event that separation occurs. Our cohabitation agreement solicitors near Beverley can support you in drafting a suitable cohabitation agreement, as well as advise you on your options if you have been asked to sign one by your partner. We can also help you if you wish to update an existing agreement you have in place.
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Getting an immediate divorce isn’t always the best option for many couples who are having difficulties with their relationship. Instead, a separation agreement which sets out how finances will be divided, including maintenance and any arrangements for children, is often the most sensible option.
Our separation agreement solicitors near Beverley can assist you with making, negotiating and responding to a separation agreement, making sure that you have certainty if you do divorce in the future.
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Domestic abuse is an incredibly sensitive subject, and, as such, our family lawyers near Beverley will be able to provide fast and effective support, helping to secure injunctions and court orders to ensure you and your loved ones are protected.
Find out more about how we can help with domestic abuse.
At Harrowells, we are completely transparent with our fees. In certain situations, we will be able to handle some family law matters on a fixed fee basis, giving you certainty over the costs involved. If ongoing support is required, we will provide clear information and guidance on our hourly rates, with all billable work agreed upon in advance.
We understand that your finances may be uncertain, especially when you are going through a divorce or separation. Deferred fee agreements may be an option to help ensure that our services are fully accessible in advance of a financial settlement.
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We run a divorce and family law blog which offers insights into various issues related to this complex and ever-changing area of law.
If you are looking for clear, practical family law advice from solicitors near Beverley, contact us today to see how we can help.
Increase in Family Court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements
On 1st May 2024, the Government will implement an increase in Courts and Tribunals fees by up to 10%. Within the Family Courts, we will see an increase in court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements, with the divorce fee...
We attended the York St John University Graduate Careers Fair on Wednesday 24th April - offering insights into our work culture and information about career pathways at our firm. This is our second year at the Fair and is part of a wider programme of...
Along with the usual uplifts to the minimum wage, statutory sickness pay and maternity pay, this April we also see changes to the way holiday pay can be calculated and paid for some workers, some changes to family rights, and perhaps most significantly,...
