Family Law Solicitors in Plymouth
Here at Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand that family relationships are complicated and can change over time. If you find yourself in need of family law or divorce solicitors, or even advice regarding separation, the dissolution of a civil partnership, your finances, or child care proceedings; our family law team is here to help you.
From our office in Plymouth, we provide a comprehensive service for those looking for relationship advice and support. Our team covers a wide range of family law issues and are responsive, helpful, and supportive. We will always take a practical, pragmatic and realistic approach. And we pride ourselves on our clear communication, transparency, and client service.
Experienced Family Solicitors
We know for some, consulting a lawyer can be a stressful, daunting, and expensive experience. But the firm, and our family law solicitors, in particular, have a great reputation for being the total opposite. Feedback from clients shows that they find us to be approachable, friendly, and helpful, as well as very professional.
We want to make your first step easier. We offer an initial consultation (with a qualified and experienced family lawyer) of up to one hour followed by a comprehensive advice letter for just £150 +VAT.
The team’s experience, knowledge and approach has resulted in them being highly recommended in the national legal ranking guides The Legal 500 and Chambers. Along with the lawyers all being members of Resolution – an organisation committed to ‘constructive resolution’ of family disputes – Eleanor Barber has Children Law Accreditation and is a Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. Together with Anne Shears and Gemma Stevens, all three are also Resolution Accredited Specialists.
Divorce solicitors
We understand that this can be a difficult, distressing, and emotional time for you, but by working with our divorce lawyers, we’ll help you through the whole process. Every case that we work on is different, and we’d never try to push you down the “one size fits all” divorce approach that other firms may try to. Your situation will be handled with care and attention, and we’ll give you the details and support to help you make any difficult decisions along the way.
Where children are involved, we’ll always make their welfare the priority. Our specialist team of family law solicitors will help parents to resolve issues and disagreements and clarify arrangements for the children.
Children and family law
Whether it’s complicated or simple, divorce and the legal process involved can be pretty daunting and scary. And it can be even worse when you’re dealing with child law. However, our expert child law solicitors will guide you through everything right from the start, and we’ll always ensure that the children’s best interests our number one priority.
Whether you’re going through a divorce and face legal proceedings involving your children, or you’re looking to expand your family through adoption, our team of child law solicitors can help you.
Divorce finances
One of the hardest parts of getting divorced or dissolving a civil partnership is coming to agreement on the financial side of things. We’d strongly suggest that you get specialist legal advice or help on how the finances and other assets should be divided.
This gets really complicated when there are businesses, pensions and savings involved, but our expert divorce solicitors are highly experienced in situations like this. Once you have reached an agreement regarding your finances, we’ll help you obtain a consent order from the court to ensure that the agreement is legally binding.
High Net Worth Divorce
Using experienced High Net Worth divorce solicitors is essential when there are significant assets involved. And with that comes the expectations of a 5*, personal and tailored client service. That’s exactly what you will get with our team of solicitors.
Our Family Law team have explained the process involved, the various complexities associated with High Net Worth divorce, and have given answers to a wide range of frequently asked questions.
Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
Before you apply to dissolve your civil partnership, you must have been in the partnership for more than one year. And as with a divorce, the dissolution of the civil partnership must be done by a court.
You’ll also find that ending a civil partnership provides the same entitlements to both parties as a married couple who get divorced – tax benefits, pensions, inheritance, children, etc.
Our family law solicitors are experienced when it comes to ending a civil partnership and will be able to guide you through the whole process.
Cohabitation agreement
If you live with your partner and you’re not married or in a civil partnership, have you discussed the implications of cohabitation with them? Whilst nobody expects to separate, it’s a good idea to have a solicitor prepare a Cohabitation Agreement to give you both a level of legal protection if things do go wrong.
Domestic Abuse solicitors
Absolutely no one should ever have to suffer any type of domestic abuse or violence. It’s hideous and quite simply, there’s no excuse for it happening. Unfortunately, as we all know, the fact that it shouldn’t happen doesn’t prevent it. Many people live in fear of violence from an abusive partner or family member. This undoubtedly has devastating effects on their own lives, and often the lives of their children too.
Our family law solicitors have years of experience and expertise in ensuring that domestic abuse victims get the protection that they deserve. We’ll be there to help you every step of the way. We’ll take control of the situation, give you the support you need, and ensure that you are safe (together with any children involved too).
Collaborative law
Whilst it may not be possible for many people to have a ‘good’ divorce, it is certainly possible to have a bad one. Fortunately, there are steps that both parties can take to make the divorce and separation process as ‘good’ as possible.
For separating parties who have a genuine desire to reach an agreement that is fair to the whole family, focusing on the needs of any children, working with Eleanor Barber, a Collaborative Lawyer, offers the opportunity to achieve the best possible divorce or separation for your family, through open discussion and negotiation, without a courtroom in sight.
Grandparents’ rights after divorce
Divorce or separation can sadly cause the breakdown in the relationship between a child and one set of grandparents, if the resident parent decides to cut ties with the “other side” of the family. This can be hugely distressing for the child and the grandparents and it is often shocking for grandparents to discover that they have no automatic rights to see their own grandchildren, regardless of how big a part they might have played in their lives over many years.
There are a number of ways that our family law team can help Grandparents. Number one is having our family law solicitors ask the Court for permission to apply for a Contact Order. We can also explore alternatives such as negotiating with the parent who has custody (directly or through mediation).
Premarital and prenuptial agreements
Prenups are not just for the rich and famous! Marriage and Civil Partnerships bring together couples who wish to live their lives together, but there are important legal implications. This is why it’s essential to assess your circumstances before your wedding and in some circumstances, you may decide to draw up a prenuptial agreement.
These kinds of agreements are becoming more and more common for modern couples. In situations where one-half of the couple has a significantly higher income than the other or where there is an inheritance to consider, a prenuptial agreement can help to protect those interests.
Adoption solicitors
It’s a clichéd statement, but adoption really can totally change the life of both the children involved, and the ‘forever family’. But as you would expect, this can be a pretty lengthy process, and will involve you needing to demonstrate the commitment and dedication to see the process through. The process can also be emotionally taxing and you’re likely to need a great amount of mental and legal support.
Our team of adoption law specialists will guide you throughout the process. They’ll ensure that you understand everything, including the legal complexities and formalities.
Social Services and your children
If social services have become involved in your family life, it can be stressful, frightening and overwhelming. Many families feel helpless, so it’s important to have someone on your side to help you through this difficult time.
Our family law experts are on hand to support and guide you through the process. If you’ve been affected by care proceedings, have had your children removed from your care or are being investigated as a result of allegations or injuries, we can provide legal advice and representation. Our team has decades of experience of working with parents and children who are involved with social services.
Get in touch
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If your inquiry is urgent then please call us on 01752 664444