By clinking onto the family.lawyer.org.uk website you will be able to easily locate a UK solicitor whose expertise is in UK family law. As a partner site of the Solicitor Search Network you can secure the details of a family solicitor practicing in an area close to where you live.
This team of specialist family solicitors are there to help you with all your family related issues: for example you and your partner/spouse might have decided to go separate ways but own joint property/family home which needs to be divided up. It could be that one of you may choose to stay in the family home and this will have implications on how property is divided, possibly a mortgage may be required to cover the other party’s interests.
A lawyer trained in family law will explain the procedures/ground by which a divorce or separation should be conducted and identify with you the possible outcomes and assist you in seeking an amicable solution to your family related problems. Of course, not all separations are amicable and you might unfortunately require guidance from your family lawyer on how to seek the removal of your partner from the family property due to abuse directed at yourself and/or children.
Within the UK custody of children is a family court proceeding to determine which parent the child/children live with. Once all the factors have been considered and the child’s/children’s own concerns have been heard, then custody will be allocated. Should you and the other parent not be able to reach an agreement over rights of custody, it is essential that you seek appropriate guidance on such complex family matters as the family court’s decision on custody is legal and binding. Be aware - the local Family Panel/magistrates will consider both your reasons and your former partner’s reasons for seeking custody of the children. Your family expert will discuss with you any concerns over the terms of the custody and any restrictions in place e.g. is your partner a responsible parent or could their actions harm/injure the child. Should your access rights be restricted due to false/unfair accusations then a family solicitor’s knowledge of custody rights and child protection law is important when appealing against a restriction.
In addition a family solicitor can provide assistance with obtaining maintenance payments and when to apply for Child Support Agency involvement.
