Family and Divorce

The breakdown of any relationship can be a devastating experience - a painful time for everyone involved. People find themselves in practical as well as emotional difficulties, and this is where we can offer expert help and advice.

At Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP we have a sympathetic yet positive approach to a wide spectrum of matrimonial and family problems including separation and divorce, matters concerning children, domestic violence, and money problems.

Nothing is more important than the security and well being of your family; when things go wrong, it can be traumatic. You need help and support from all around you, and your solicitor is there right from the start to help you work out how best to protect yourself, the people that matter to you, and what belongs to you.

No two families are the same. For some, the decision to split is amicable and things can be sorted out fairly and reasonably.

For some families, a trained mediator can help iron out problems, and your solicitor can advise you on these proposals and put everything in black and white.

But sometimes the situation can't be resolved by mediation, and the only solution is to go to Court, and here your solicitor can be a lifeline. The law provides a framework to help families to make big decisions such as which parent the children should live with and how the other parent will stay involved. You also have to think about how to deal with shared assets like the family home and your savings and investments. You will also want to make financial arrangements for the children's future.

The security and needs of your children are the most important thing to the Court. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to their lives. Your own views and those of your children are important to the Court's decision and a specially trained officer, appointed by the court, may visit you at home to talk things through.

There are other things to think about, too - for instance you will need to change your will, and you might even consider a change of name.

If you are involved in a family business or partnership, that will also need to be dealt with. At Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP your family law solicitor has colleagues who can help you sort out the business matters quickly, effectively, and as painlessly as possible.

Key Contact: Hazel Bacon