Your family matters
Modern society is changing and the traditional image of family life is shifting. Such changes bring with them new problems and disputes which may require legal intervention.
Forshaws Davies Ridgway LLP is home to a leading family law team. We offer our clients a supportive approach at what can often be a very traumatic time. We believe that experience and sensitivity are key to this particular area of law – so too is a desire to reach a satisfactory settlement.
Experience, knowledge and understanding
You have the assurance that all lawyers within the Family team adhere to strict guidelines and procedures. Our team includes accredited members of the Law Society Family Panel, the Law Society Children’s Panel and Resolution. We also have two trained collaborative lawyers.
We are one of the UK’s leading practices in challenging the Child Support Agency (CSA) and Child Maintenance Executive Committee (CMEC) when parents with care or non-resident parents have a grievance with decisions or procedures of the CSA.
Whatever your background or circumstances, you can be confident of a friendly, professional approach to clarifying your rights and options.
Our services will assist you with divorce, separation, children, finances; including business interests and pensions, collaborative law, pre-marital agreements, cohabitation, civil partnerships, adoption, domestic abuse, abduction of children and CSA claims.
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Matrimonial
With 2 out of 5 marriages in the UK now ending in divorce, people often believe it is a quick and easy process. There must, however, be a legitimate legal reason to apply for a divorce.
Financial Matters
Where parties are separating (whether married or not) a number of issues relating to money and property will arise. The relevant law is very different when the parties have not been married, but have been cohabiting.
Cohabitation
People don’t need to be married to go through a tricky or complicated break up. Cohabitation is an alternative to marriage, which increasing numbers choose. When these relationships come to an end, there are often a number of issues where legal advice is required.
Children
Disputes involving children are extremely sensitive and, as such, these cases can be traumatic for all parties involved. It is important that solicitors are able to maintain a professional, yet considerate approach
Child Maintenance Issues
As nationally recognised experts in the field of claims relating to child support, we have the expertise and experience to provide you with the very best advice and guidance. We have submitted evidence to the House of Commons Department for Work and Pensions Select Committee investigation into Child Support Reform.
Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is a way to resolve divorce and family disputes with respect, dignity and avoiding potential pressure on financial resources and the emotional cost of the more traditional method of going to court.
Mediation
Mediation can help both parties in a family breakdown situation. Family Mediation and discussion with our family lawyers may help you resolve financial matters and reach agreement on the arrangements for the children. Mediation must now be considered before making an application to the court, whether it be in respect of the finances or the children.
Civil Partnerships
The Civil Partnership Act provides a system for registering civil partnerships, as well as remedies within the law in the event that the relationship breaks down.
Pre-marital Agreements
A pre-marital agreement is an agreement entered into prior to marriage which sets out how the assets of the parties are to be divided in the unfortunate event of a breakdown of the marriage.
