Family Law
We know that the breakdown of a relationship can be very painful
for the entire family. Difficult decisions have to be made whether
you are married or living together. We are able to advise on:
We have an experienced and dedicated
team of friendly, approachable family lawyers who are used to answering
the complex questions which can arise. Some of the most common
questions with which we can help are listed below.
- Can I have or can I avoid a divorce?
- How are we going to look after the children?
- How do we settle the financial
arrangements?
- What is mediation and
how will it help us?
- What will happen to the home?
- Who will pay the mortgage?
- How much maintenance am I entitled
to?
- How much maintenance will I have
to pay?
We will look at the circumstances of
you and your partner to help answer those questions. We can provide
expert advice and assistance in order for you to reach an agreement
with your partner. We can also put you in contact with other agencies
who may be able to help you.
If agreements cannot be reached, we
have the expertise to guide you through the legal procedures involved.
We aim to work with you to obtain the best possible outcome for
you and your family.
Our team of specialists includes members
of the Law Society's Family Law Panel, the Law Society's Children
Panel and the Solicitors
Family Law Association. We have specific expertise in cases
where there have been accusations of neglect or child abuse. The
team as a whole has been recognised by the Legal
Services Commission through the grant of a public funding franchise
in this area.
If you are a new client, please click
here for an outline of documents we require for identification
purposes.
Liz Oldham is the head of our family
law department. For further legal advice, please contact her
team on 01582 514315 or e-mail family@machins.co.uk.
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