Family Law - Matrimonial Taylor&Emmet LLP’s experienced matrimonial team can provide you with expert advice and a sympathetic ear on a range of issues. For expert legal advice call our family law team on 0114 218 4000 or tell us what happened. Our priority is to resolve disputes as fairly and amicably as possible without lengthy legal battles, but if it is necessary to go to court, your case will be dealt with skilfully, sensitively and efficiently. We are also able to handle urgent cases and matters involving international law. All of our family lawyers are specialists in their chosen field and as members of Resolution, they are committed to helping couples achieve a fair settlement by negotiation and meetings (collaboration) where possible. OUR SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE Child maintenance is the money paid by the non resident parent to the parent with care to help pay for their children's everyday living costs. CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE OF THE DECEASED Wills are an important part of planning for the future and they are particularly important for unmarried couples. Unlike a surviving husband, wife or civil partner... COLLABORATIVE LAW The collaborative family law process is a relatively new way of dealing with family disputes. Each person appoints their own lawyer but instead of conducting... DIVORCE There were 141,750 divorces in 2005. Most divorces were granted to wives, and in more than half these cases, the husband's behaviour was the reason cited... DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence can happen to anyone and in all kinds of relationships. People suffer domestic violence regardless of their social group, class, age, race, disability, sexuality and lifestyle. FINANCIAL & PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS There are many consequences to be considered as a result of a marriage break down. It is inevitable that disputes will arise in relation to the division of the assets MEDIATION An impartial mediator meets both parties in dispute separately at first and then together. Families are able to work out arrangements for children and division of property by focussing on practical solutions. PENSIONS As a consequence of more competitive salaries, increasing property prices and buoyant investment portfolios, pensions can now in fact form a large proportion of the family asset base. PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS Only rarely have the English courts been asked to consider pre-nuptial agreements, and until recently they had given them very little, if any weight... SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS Couples who sign a civil partnership registration document commit themselves to a range of rights and responsibilities. SEPARATION AGREEMENTS Separation agreements are becoming more popular mainly because there is no interference from the court and it gives both parties peace of mind before deciding on whether or not to legally divorce. UNMARRIED COUPLE DISPUTES Despite the fact unmarried couples are able to buy property together, have children together, and make wills in each other’s favour. It may come as a surprise to know that they have little or no... ONLINE NAMECHANGE T&E NameChange How does it work? The deed or a certified copy prepared by us will be accepted as evidence of your name change by banks and other organisations, as well as official bodies such as the DVLA and the Passport Agency. What can I change? You can change any part of your name or even your full name. The name change process can be carried out as and when you please, and as many times as you like, provided it is not for fraudulent or illegal purposes. Want to change your name online - T&E NameChange The process enables you to change your name in the United Kingdom. If you are over 18 and you are looking to change your name we can prepare all the paperwork for you quickly and easily for fixed fee. What happens? Fill in the form on the link below and arrange payment. Once we receive your completed form we will prepare your Change of Name Deed within five working days and e-mail or post it to you with instructions. If you have requested certified copies, you will need to return the signed and witnessed form to us and we will arrange for the certified copies and original to be sent out to you within five working days. Get started - £54 Frequently asked questions ONLINE DIVORCE T&E Divorce The divorce/dissolution stages We at Taylor&Emmet appreciate that the legal costs of instructing a solicitor to act in divorce or dissolution proceedings can be concerning. However, the prospect of preparing court documents can be daunting for some people. Poorly prepared documents are rejected by the court which leads to delay and inconvenience. For this reason we have devised the Document Preparation Service. We will prepare the documents required by the petitioner at each stage in a straightforward divorce or civil partnership dissolution for a fixed fee. Get started by clicking the link below or if you want to understand a little bit more about the process please click which stage you would like to know more about. Stage 1 - £102 Preparation of the Petition Stage 2 - £60 Application for Decree NISI / Conditional Order Stage 3 - £48 Application for Decree Absolute / Final Decree Get started INSIGHTS Marital Misconceptions The myths surrounding divorce are multifarious and potentially very damaging to any prospect of going your separate ways amicably and with respect. Knowing your rights, whether you are married, in a civil... Domestic Abuse Bill Consultation Announced In June 2017 the Government announced that a new law on domestic abuse would form part of the legislative programme for this Parliament. On 8th March 2018, a consultation was announced which has put more more flesh... Legal Aid: New regulations set out required evidence In December 2017 the Government announced that the rules on the evidence required to obtain Legal Aid in domestic abuse cases would be relaxed. At that point it was not clear exactly what the rules would be and... Relaxation of Rules on Legal Aid Entitlement On 4th December 2017 the Ministry of Justice announced that victims of Domestic Violence would find it easier to obtain Legal Aid in family cases. Dominic Raab the Justice Minister stated: “We have listened to... OUR TEAM Michaela Heathcote PartnerFamily Law Tel: 0114 218 4000 Lucy Rodgers PartnerFamily Law 0114 218 4000 Fay Bunting Associate & MediatorFamily Law 0114 218 4000 Pat Wotherspoon AssociateFamily Law 0114 218 4000 Emilie Garthwaite Solicitor - Family Law 0114 218 4000 Ava Wright Legal AssistantFamily Law Children 0114 218 4000
