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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 and your family.
If you are married or in a civil partnership, then the judicial separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution process would need to begin before any financial orders could be sought from the court. Property, maintenance, lump sums and or pensions either solely or jointly owned will need to be agreed upon in this process.
If you are not married or in a civil partnership, then it may be that property will need to be settled.
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. If you are married, then it may be that you will need to agree a financial consent order. 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 disputes involving finances and property throughout Somerset and are available for free initial consultations:
We offer different funding options to clients, depending on their eligibility. They are Legal Aid funding or privately funded.
We offer Legal Aid which is where HM Government fund part or all of your legal advice or provide you with a discount dependent on eligibility requirements. Legal Aid is available for victims of domestic abuse from their spouse or ex-partner. It is means tested. We can help advise you on the possible sources of finance for your matter.
We charge £200 per hour for advising on financial disputes. We always give a fee estimate. Additional costs may be incurred and our detailed on our funding page.
We offer prospective clients with a free initial consultation. This is done via a phone call. We also offer legal surgeries in Yeovil where you can also drop in for a free initial consultation. At these free consultations, we will discuss your legal position, suggest possible solutions and explore funding solutions. This includes assessing if you are eligible for Legal Aid funding or we will provide you with a fee estimate. Please note these consultations are up to 20 minutes long and do not include us advising you.
We offer advice on disputes involving property and finances 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:
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