What is Family Law?

Family law solicitors are specialist in dealing with legal matters related to family relationships. Many people will immediately associate family law with:

• the legalities of divorce
• arrangements about childcare and custardy
• support and maintenance decisions
• distribution of martial assets and other issues that occur when marriages and civil partnerships break down.

However, while divorce is certainly a large part of family law, a family lawyer will also cover many other areas.

Some of the key specialist areas in family law include:

Marriage and Civil Partnerships: Family law in this area is frequently about the legal procedures and rights for those about to come together for what will hopefully be a lifelong relationship. A family law solicitor could help with pre-nuptial arrangements for those about to marry and help define what will happen if there are any future changes to the relationship. It also covers marriage or civil partnership dissolution when partnerships sadly breakdown.

Divorce and Separation: Family lawyers deal with the processes and legal implications of ending a marriage or civil partnership. This can mean all legal aspects from formalising living arrangements and financial matters for separated couples, through to the legalities of a divorce.

Agreeing Living and Visitation Arrangements for Children: A Family solicitor will work with you to resolve disputes and settle the living arrangements and visitation rights for your children. Creating a legal framework for the care and access to children can remove many potential future flashpoints.

Child Support: Financial support for the upbringing of children after a separation or divorce is often an ongoing problem. Your family solicitor will be there to help legally define who will pay what and when.

Adoption and Surrogacy: The legal processes of adopting a child, or having a child through surrogacy, can be complex and difficult to navigate. A good Family Lawyer will be able to take you through the process and ensure everything is in place now, and also for the future welfare of your child.

Domestic Abuse: Legal protection for individuals who have experienced any form of abuse within their family are vital. A good family solicitor will help by making sure the legal protection you need is in place quickly and that it is appropriate to your circumstances.

Family law is essential because it provides a legal framework to resolve disputes and ensure the fair treatment of all parties involved. At the end of the day a final, legally secure, resolution means everyone knows exactly where they stand.

Family law – There when you need help

Divorce, custody, (now more commonly called child arrangements) and other family related issues, are always difficult. Not only do you have the stress of the situation but there could also be feelings of loss and uncertainty about the future to deal with. Sadly, it is also common for there to be some anger and resentment between those involved. The necessity of legal proceedings can feel like and additional source of contention, but it is usually the best option. The only real solution to your current problem, and any potential future disputes, is for all parties reach a legally binding conclusion. That way everyone knows exactly where they stand and what is expected of them. It creates a stability that helps everyone to move on with their lives.

The support of a skilled family solicitor is key to navigating these difficult times. Your lawyer will be there to understand your situation, explain your options, and then work with you to reach the best legal resolution available.

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Family law may not always be an easy road, but with a caring, professional and knowledgeable family solicitor to help you though, it will be the bedrock on which you can build a new life. You, your family, and everyone concerned, can then move on knowing their exact position and in the certainty that everything is resolved from a legal standpoint. Engaging the right lawyer is often as much about peace of mind and closure as it is about the law.