Francis Law are members of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association) and we fully support its aims helping clients cope with the stress of family problems and providing constructive expert advice aimed at resolving disputes fairly, quickly and economically.

We have long experience of assisting clients in this often emotionally charged work. Our office was the first in our area to meet the Legal Aid Board’s (now Legal Services Commission) exacting standards and be awarded a Franchise in Family Law.

We aim to supply clear expert advice delivered in a calm and supportive manner. We try to resolve issues by effective negotiation to achieve a fair and reasonable outcome and minimise acrimony and expense. Where agreement is not possible we have the experience and expertise to guide clients through the Court procedures and present their case so as to achieve the best outcome.

When relationships break down there are often complicated financial matters to resolve including details of financial provision and support, dealing with the parties assets and liabilities, deciding how assets such as homes, financial property, business assets and pensions are to be divided.

Disagreements over children can be particularly stressful and involve parents, other family members and even outside agencies. In such matters sensitive expert advice can help ensure that the paramount interests of the child are secured in a constructive manner, so that bitterness is avoided or reduced and childrens arrangements have the best prospects of succeeding.

At Francis Law our Family Department has expertise in the following areas:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial issues following relationship breakdown
• Children matters including residence, contact and care proceedings
• Property and financial disputes between non-married couples
• Co-habitee agreements and living together agreements
• Domestic violence and injunctions
• Public funding (formerly Legal Aid)
• Civil Partnerships

For further information please contact Emma Pugh.