This is a very broad and complex area of law, involving not only divorces but the resolution of financial dispute both between parties including cohabitees, difficulties in relation to residence and contact with children and also the area of domestic violence.

On many occasions urgent action needs to be taken to protect either the parties or their property and the department is well used to dealing with such issues at short notice and we are also empowered to grant emergency legal aid for those who qualify financially. In addition, when there is involvement with the local authority as when a Care Order or a Supervision Order is sought again, matters of this nature are required to be dealt with urgently and Ruth Postle is a specialist in that area.

All matters relating to breakdown of the family or involving children are distressing and we pride ourselves on our ability to deal with these sympathetically and efficiently. Although it is not pleasant to instruct solicitors in matters of this nature, it is sometimes vitally important to seek advice at an early date so that potential difficulties can be avoided.

Typical cases include:

• Separation
• Divorce
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Breakdown of non-married relationships
• Domestic Violence
• Injunctions
• Children Residence and Contact disputes
• Financial settlements
• Division of family assets
• Maintenance
• Care Proceedings
• Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

We have been awarded the specialist quality mark of Community Legal Services which means that you may be eligible for financial support in a wide range of legal matters  providing you meet certain conditions.