Dealing with the breakdown of relationships
Legal issues surrounding separation, divorce and the dissolution of a partnership
When a relationship breakdown occurs, it's often a highly emotional time for those involved so resolving matters as amicably as possible is of paramount importance.
At Clarke & Son, we'll work with you towards an equitable and pragmatic solution whatever the circumstances with the ability to concentrate fully on all the details entailed in a separation.
In particular:
- The division of property and other assets
- The custody and future welfare of any children
- On-going obligations to one another.
Mediation and reconciliation
Many people have not taken the full decision to separate and divorce. In these cases, you may just need advice on your legal rights and options. The more informed you are, the more you may realise there are other paths available.
During this process of discovery, we sometimes head down the route of mediation with a view to reaching an amicable settlement. This would potentially involve sitting down together, often with a mediator from a suitable organisation, in order to see if there is any common ground to move forward.
As an alternative to mediation, you could consider the Collaborative Law approach.
Informal separation
An informal separation does not usually go to court, but is a way in which you can separate amicably. You should have a Separation Agreement drawn up to protect yourself, but this is sometimes an option if all parties can remain agreeable.
Divorce
Our divorce solicitors team can help you through a very difficult time to ensure that you leave your relationship with obligations fulfilled by both parties.
A divorce is obviously a much more permanent solution and as such takes some time to go through the procedure. At the end of this process, you'll end up with a Decree Absolute.
If you also have children together and the splitting of financial assets, these are best handled at the same time. Ensuring that you come out of your marriage in a fair way needs to be negotiated to protect you in the future. This is a separate issue away from the divorce itself but can be handled at the same time by our family legal team.
“Thank you for your excellent legal advice and for arranging everything at short notice.”
AD Grubb, Abingdon
“Many thanks for your help and guidance through both my and Karl's divorces. We very much appreciated it and won't hesitate to recommend you and your company to our friends.”
J Moxley, Reading
To arrange an initial 1 hour consultation costing £100+ VAT contact Bhupendra Sankhla
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Alternatively, you can call Bhupendra Sankhla on 01256 320555.
Bhupendra is an accredited specialist member of Resolution (formerly known as The Solicitors Family Law Association).
