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Legal issues involving your family can be very sensitive to deal with, which means that a specialist approach is a necessity. At Harrowells, our family law solicitors near Selby have a wide range of expertise and are able to offer tailored support for all legal issues that affect you and your loved ones.
Clearly understanding your rights and what you can expect to achieve is the first step in planning for the next chapter in your life. Our family law solicitors will work alongside you, working to establish your goals and tailoring our advice in a way that works best for you.
Our Selby family lawyers understand that every situation is unique, and a different approach will be required for various scenarios. Our support and guidance is highly adaptable, and our team have strong expertise and experience in both voluntary negotiations and court proceedings.
We are ranked by leading client guide, the Legal 500, for our family law expertise. This ranking provides independent assurance of the high-quality legal advice and service we provide to all of our clients. When you work with us, your case will be handled by the same family law expert from start to finish, so you can be sure that you are receiving a consistent level of support throughout.
Our fees for family law work are fair and transparent. We will be happy to discuss the potential options available to you, including fixed fees and deferred fee agreements, when you contact us.
If you are looking for clear, practical family law advice from solicitors near Selby, contact us today to see how we can help.
The introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorce in England and Wales has simplified the legal process involved in getting a divorce, but it is still as important as ever to work with an expert divorce solicitor to ensure that everything goes ahead as smoothly as possible.
Our divorce solicitors near Selby can work alongside you, taking you through every stage in the divorce process, from making the initial divorce application through to applying for a Final Order to confirm the divorce.
We also have particular expertise with the implications of getting a divorce, both on your finances and any children you may have.
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Making arrangements for the division of your finances is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. However, it is something that needs to be promptly addressed so that you can be sure that you have financial security, both for yourself and any children you provide for.
Financial settlements following a divorce can often be arranged through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. However, where a resolution cannot be reached, our solicitors can also advise on the process of making an application to the courts for a Financial Order.
Find out more about our divorce financial settlements services.
Your children will always be your main priority following a separation. As such, making suitable arrangements can be a daunting task, especially as you will need to balance your children’s wellbeing with your rights as a parent.
Many child arrangements can be made voluntarily through various forms of alternative dispute resolution, making this process much more straightforward for all parties. Our child law solicitors near Selby can help you to put in place the right arrangements for your children as quickly as possible.
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It may be the case that you need to change your name or that of your children. Seeking legal support in these scenarios is sensible as, in the case of children, you will need the consent of anyone else who has parental responsibility.
Our change of name solicitors near Selby can explain the processes to you and assist with securing the consent of the relevant parties.
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Pre-nuptial agreements (or prenups) are an increasingly popular option for couples who are keen to put clear plans in place prior to getting married or entering into a civil partnership. An effective pre-nuptial agreement sets out exactly what will happen in the event of a separation, which is especially useful if there is a significant difference in wealth, it is a second marriage, or either party already has children.
Our pre-nuptial agreement solicitors near Selby can assist with the process of negotiating and drafting an agreement, as well as responding to an agreement you have been asked to sign. If you are already married, we can also assist with a post-nuptial agreement, which works in much the same way.
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It’s now more common than ever for unmarried couples to live with one another. However, unmarried couples have no automatic legal rights to one another’s property if they separate, which can be the cause of many disagreements.
A cohabitation agreement will specify each person’s financial rights, both during the relationship and in case you ever split up. Our cohabitation agreement solicitors near Selby can help you negotiate and draft a cohabitation agreement or advise you if you have been asked to sign one. We can also assist with updating an existing agreement.
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If you are unable, or simply are not ready, to get a divorce straight away, a separation agreement may be the most appropriate solution. A separation agreement can set out how your finances will be divided, including maintenance and any arrangements for children.
Our separation agreement solicitors near Selby can support you with drafting, negotiating and responding to a separation agreement, ensuring you have certainty if you do divorce in the future.
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Our team understand that dealing with domestic abuse is an incredibly sensitive subject. Our family lawyers near Selby are available to provide fast and effective support, helping to secure injunctions and court orders to keep you and your loved ones protected.
Find out more about how we can help with domestic abuse.
We keep our fees completely transparent. Many family law matters can be handled on a fixed fee basis, but where ongoing support is needed, we will be clear about our hourly rates, with all billable work agreed upon in advance.
Dealing with finances can be a complex issue, especially when you are going through a divorce or separation. We can offer deferred fee agreements in certain situations to help ensure our services are accessible in advance of a financial settlement.
We run a divorce and family law blog which offers insights into various issues related to this complex and ever-changing area of law.
If you are looking for clear, practical family law advice from solicitors near Selby, contact us today to see how we can help.
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