Services
Ensuring you have a strong financial position is essential when leaving a relationship as this will help you build a new life. A financial dispute can be a difficult process, one we will support you through using our expertise to get the best outcome for you.
It is increasingly popular for couples to live together without being married. They cohabit and own a house together. When a cohabiting relationship ends, it can be difficult as it is unclear on how the former family home should be dealt with. Most clients are unaware of the law surrounding this area which is commonly known as TOLATA which stands for the Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustee Act 1996. Separations are dealt with by one party buying the other out of the former family home or putting the home up for sale. It depends on what each parties’ ability to buy out the other ia.
Sometimes it can be as straightforward as sending a Solicitor’s letter to the other side with an offer which can then either be negotiated or agreed upon. If this is not successful, then mediation may be appropriate. However, this would not be appropriate if, for example, there has been domestic abuse. If mediation is not appropriate or an agreement cannot be reached at mediation, then a court application may be necessary. We will carefully consider your options with you and agree the right course of action for you and your family.
Our team meet clients to advise on Cohabiting Separations and TOLATA throughout Somerset:
We believe in providing clients with affordable advice and transparent pricing. We always give a fee estimate.
Initial funding consultation for new clients
We offer prospective clients with an initial consultation to discuss funding. This is done via a phone call and takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. In this phone call we will ask you questions to ascertain if you are eligible for Legal Aid. If you are not eligible for Legal Aid then we will provide you with an estimate for private funding. We are unable to provide advice in these phone calls but we can book a fixed fee meeting where we can provide advice.
During the first stages of any separation, a lot of clients wish to understand the options to resolve the former family home and what the financial implications are. This helps them to start planning. We offer a one hour fixed fee meeting at £180.00 inc. VAT. In this meeting we can understand your situation and provide some initial advice via Microsoft Teams.
We offer advice in regards Cohabiting Separations and TOLATA throughout Somerset:
As specialist family solicitors, our only focus is on helping clients to resolve their family law issues. Whether you are dealing with child arrangements, domestic abuse, the involvement of social services or any other family issue, we are here to help you achieve the best outcome for you and your family.
We are Specialist Quality Mark Hold Contracted with the Legal Aid Agency as well as:
Calder Mullis and Calder Mullis Family Solicitors are the trading names of Calder Mullis Limited. Company number: 14845448. Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA number: 8004673. A list of Directors is available on request from our registered offices: The Collar Factory, 112 St Augustine Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QN.
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