Family & Matrimonial

We are experienced solicitors who provide our clients with clear uncomplicated advice explaining their legal options, in relation to all aspects of family law.

Any relationship breakdown can cause great emotional stress. Aside of the personal trauma, there are numerous issues that will need discussing and resolving, and it is usually these where you’ll benefit from the help of a specialised family law solicitor.

We can advise clients on all the options available on marriage breakdown and separation. If necessary we can deal with court proceedings for financial matters, for issues relating to your children, or to protect an individual from domestic violence. Ramsdens are committed to encouraging a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes, using mediation and collaborative law where appropriate.

As part of our holistic approach to family law we work closely with other trusted professionals and where appropriate can refer you to Life Coaches and Counsellors, Independent Financial Advisers, Accountants, Mediators.

Our specialist Family Care - Public Law team has great depth of experience in acting for children, parents and guardians in relation to issues involving Social Services intervention and also with regard to adoption applications.

We have family solictors present in all of our eight offices and we can obtain Public Funding (Legal Aid).

We deal with matters in accordance with the Resolution Code of Conduct.

Call our Family Helpline on 08000 147720, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or text LAW to 67777 to book a free information session at any of our eight offices.

Children

One of the most distressing aspects of divorce is the effect it has on your children, and we appreciate this is going to be your main cause of concern.
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Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is an alternative for those seeking a more personal and effective way of dispute resolution.

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Divorce

Divorce is rarely easy, with issues regarding your children to dividing up assets, it can be a difficult and very distressing time for all involved.
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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence can take many forms.
It generally involves people in a close relationship such as husbands and wives, partners or relatives.
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Family Mediation

Mediation creates the safe neutral space with highly skilled mediators to help you reach an agreement.
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Financial and Property

At Ramsdens we have extensive experience in negotiating financial settlements for all our clients.
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Public Funding

The Family team at Ramsdens is committed to Public Funding (legal aid) and at your initial free information session we can advise you as to whether or not you are eligible for this funding.
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