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 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...
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...
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 abuse can happen to anyone and in all kinds of relationships. People suffer domestic abuse 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
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.
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.
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...
Couples who sign a civil partnership registration document commit themselves to a range of rights and responsibilities.
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.
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...
INSIGHTS
16 January 2021
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Can social services stop me seeing my child in care due to Covid-19?
Covid-19 is new to everyone, this includes social services and the Court, and everyone has had to adapt to a…
- Has online divorce contributed to an increase in separating couples?
The recent publication from the Office for National Statistics dated 17 November 2020 sadly shows that there has been a…- Domestic Abuse – About time for change?
The Government produced its draft Domestic Abuse Bill in January 2019. The question is can the Government come up with…- Divorce law fit for modern age moves step closer
Friday’s big announcement that the government is to overhaul our divorce laws was music to the ears of family solicitors… - Has online divorce contributed to an increase in separating couples?
What do I do now?
Our experienced specialists lawyers understand the worry and distress conflicts involving children can cause and approach all matters sensitively and sympathetically, for the benefit of all concerned.
We advise and represent children, parents, other family members and foster carers at all stages of the process. This starts from the earliest involvement of social workers and includes meetings, case conferences and any subsequent care or related proceedings, as well as the adoption process.
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If you are interested in understanding how Taylor&Emmet can help you with your family law issues then please contact:
Michaela Evans
Partner
Head of Family Law
Tel: 0114 218 4000
Office: Sheffield