At A&H Law Solicitors we understand that problems in someone’s personal life are never far from their thoughts. That is why we will do our paramount to return calls the same day and to report to you regularly. We offer all clients a FREE first appointment and where possible flexible payment plans.
Our specialist areas in Family Law are:
Divorce Proceedings
Ending a marriage is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. Our family law department aims to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From filing petitions to negotiating financial settlements and custody arrangements, we offer end-to-end support.
Contested Divorce: If disputes arise during the divorce process, we will represent you effectively to safeguard your interests.
Uncontested Divorce: For amicable separations, we ensure that paperwork is completed efficiently and correctly to avoid unnecessary delays.
Mediation: Mediation is the most cost-effective method for reaching an agreement with spouses/ex-spouses pertaining to children/financial matters without the need of incurring a large legal bill.
Contact and Residence Disputes: – If you have an unresolved dispute with the other parent of your child about your child then it may be necessary to apply to the court. This is by way of an application under the Children Act 1989 requesting that the court should make an order which directs what must happen with your child in respect of the disputed matter.
Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders: – A prohibited steps order stops a person from taking an action in a child’s life. In many situations, our prohibited steps order solicitors can help you avoid a court application through negotiation. If necessary, we can help you apply for a prohibited steps order or advise you on breach of prohibited steps order.
Parental Agreements: – In some cases, when parents part way from their relationship, they may still be on talking terms. When this is the case, they often would agree to have a parenting agreement in place which sets out how each parent will perform their duty towards their child/children. The agreement could have terms as to whom the child/children will reside with and what contact time the other parent will have with the child/children. We at A&H Law Solicitors can draft a bespoke agreement and have the same sent to the courts for endorsement via a consent order.
Clean Break Agreements: – A Clean Break Order is a type of financial settlement agreed upon by both parties, which ends the financial ties between you and your ex-spouse after a divorce. This type of agreement puts an end to all future claims against a former spouse. Therefore, you will not be able to claim maintenance from your former spouse nor claim for any pension’s entitlement. All parties are able to start over again without the worry of the former spouse making any sort of claim in the future.
Financial Orders: – A financial order is a crucial legal document in a UK divorce, detailing how assets, debts, and other financial resources are divided between the two parties. Essentially, the official agreement specifies who gets what after a marriage ends. This order ensures that both individuals abide by the agreed financial terms. A clean break provision is incorporated into a financial consent order.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: – Also known as a ‘prenup’, prenuptial agreements are written contracts that can be entered into by a couple before marriage or a civil union. This offers a certain level of protection to couples setting out the ownership of belongings (money, assets and property) and what will happen to them if a couple enters a divorce or a civil dissolution. Though these are popular in the wealthy however, prenups are now becoming common in the UK. Unlike in some states in the US, prenups are not legally binding in England and Wales. However, prenups are given significant weight by family courts when decisions are being made about a couple’s finances. However, these must be drafted by a legal expert, we at A&H Law Solicitors are happy to help.
Non-Molestation orders: – A non-molestation order is a type of injunction that can protect you from domestic violence, harassment, intimidation, or threats from a former or current partner, spouse, or family member. If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, or you fear that you may be at risk, you can apply for a non-molestation order to stop the other party from contacting you, coming near you, or harming you in any way. A non-molestation order can also protect your children if they are involved. To apply for a Non-Molestation Order in the UK, you must qualify as an ‘associated person’ under Section 62 (3) of the Family Law Act 1996. We at A&H Law Solicitors will carry out the necessary investigations to check whether you meet these criteria. If you meet any of the criteria listed under the Section 62 (3) of the Family Law Act 1996, we can help you apply for a Non-Molestation Order.
Funding Your Matter.
One off advice fee:
Service: Considering documents attending on the client taking your instructions and providing advice and follow up advice confirmation. –
One-off Advice
(£250 + VAT*) +/- £100
We at A&H Law Solicitors understand that Family Law matters can be very stressful. We do our best to ensure that cost associated with these matters are tailored for each client. An example would be during the process of divorce. The cost of the divorce itself is usually quite small compared to what it can cost to separate your finances.
If your spouse contests the petition this could increase the cost of your divorce proceedings. However, this is not especially common. Potentially, where most of your costs will lie is in the separation of your finances. Therefore, a simple divorce petition would cost the client £800 plus Vat plus the court fee which at present is £593. However, should the client choose to also manage their finances within this petition, the cost will increase. The cost will be subject to the amount of work which will be required. If parties have agreed how their finances are to be split, your costs may be in the region of £3000 plus disbursements such as consent order fees in the region of £119. However, should the spouse contest the financial petition this could increase cost of your divorce.
Child contact is another stressful process for parents who want to simply continue contact with their child/children following a separation. We can do this in stages of your case which gives you even more flexibility. For example, in a family child contact matter, a fixed fee for the first stage of the proceedings can been agreed. The first stage includes, arranging mediation, completing the C100, file and serve the issued C100, compiling the court bundle and representing you the First Resolution Dispute Hearing (FRDH). For this stage, we have a fee package of £1600 plus Vat. The current court issuing fee is £255. The next stage of these proceedings will depend on the outcome at the FRDH.
