Divorce And Separation Solicitor In Tyne And Wear
If you are going through a separation or divorce, we can ensure that your position is protected as far as possible and that you have expert representation.
Alongside a separation / divorce, you may need to deal with other issues, including a financial agreement and, if you have a family, arrangements for children.
At John Donkin Solicitors, we have been helping families with separation and divorce in Tyne and Wear and beyond for many years. We hold the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law accreditation in recognition of our legal expertise and the high level of service we provide.
We know how difficult it can be to deal with the breakdown of a relationship and the related legal issues and our family lawyers are both helpful and sympathetic. We always aim to handle matters constructively and with minimal conflict. Wherever possible, we deal with matters out of court using negotiation, mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution as is appropriate.
However, when required we are able to adopt a firm and robust approach to protect your interests.
If you are looking for the best family law solicitor in Newcastle, call us on 0191 416 2182 (Washington) or 0191 495 2896 (Gateshead) or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
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Our Divorce And Separation Services
We offer a full range of family law and divorce services, including:
- Advice on the implications of separation and divorce
- Divorce applications
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Separation agreements
- Divorce financial orders
- Arrangements for children
- Injunctions
- Share or matrimonial home disputes
Advice On The Implications Of Separation And Divorce
We can provide you with initial separation and divorce advice, discuss the procedure and talk through issues such as financial matters, where you will live and the potential timescales. We know that you are likely to have many questions about the separation and divorce process and we can go through these with you, as well as ensuring that we are available to speak to you throughout your time with us as needed.
Divorce Applications
If you have decided that you want a divorce, we can ensure that your application is correct and that the timing is right, taking into account other legal issues that may need to be dealt with. For example, you may be advised to ensure that you have a financial agreement in place before you finalise the divorce process.
Civil Partnership Dissolution
We also deal with civil partnership dissolution. This is a similar process to a divorce and again, we will also need to ensure that related matters are dealt with at the same time.
Divorce Financial Orders
When you divorce or dissolve your civil partnership, it is essential to have a financial order made. Without this, your former spouse or civil partner could make a financial claim against you at any point in the future.
It may be possible to agree on matters out of court and we can represent you in negotiations, advising you on what it would be reasonable to expect and doing all we can to ensure that you have the financial support you need for the future.
Where necessary, we can advise you through alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, or put together a strong case for the court.
We know that finances can be of great concern during the divorce process. We will give you the advice and explanations you need and ensure that you know of the options open to you. We will work with you to understand your priorities and take steps to secure you the assets that are of most importance to you wherever possible.
Arrangements For Children
If you have children, you can put a child arrangements order in place setting out details of where they will live and how much time they will spend with each parent.
If possible, the courts prefer that the details are worked out amicably out of court. If you and your child’s other parent cannot reach an agreement, the next stage is to consider mediation. We can discuss going to a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting or MIAM. This is a meeting where a mediator will explain the process and the potential advantages to you and you can decide whether to go through mediation.
Where an agreement can be reached, this is put into writing and the court asked to approve and seal it, making a binding child arrangements order.
If you and your child’s other parent are not able to agree on child arrangements, the court can be asked to make an order. This is generally a lengthier procedure. We can discuss with you what you might expect from the courts and explain the welfare checklist to you, which is what the courts will use in deciding what order to make.
Contact A Divorce Solicitor Tyne And Wear
If you are considering a divorce or separation and you would like expert advice and representation, we will be happy to help.
To speak to a divorce solicitor in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, call us on 0191 416 2182 (Washington) or 0191 495 2896 (Gateshead) or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
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