Divorce, Separation & Childcare Archives

Divorce, Separation & Childcare

Nothing is more important than family. At Eric Robinson Solicitors, our expert team can advise you on a wide range of family related issues from divorce and separation to domestic violence, civil partnerships, and care proceedings concerning children.

Whatever challenge you’re facing, we will provide practical, sensitive support that will help you achieve the best outcomes in the least painful way.

We pride ourselves on our high level of client care and communication. We will use plain English and we won’t leave you guessing. We’ll keep you updated on developments in your case, talking through with you the various options at each stage and their costs implications.

Our highly experienced team includes lawyers who are accredited with Resolution, and our lawyers are also experts in processes including negotiation and mediation.

Our Divorce, Separation & Childcare Services

Divorce

At Eric Robinson Solicitors, we deal with all aspects of divorce and we ensure that divorce proceedings are dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Finances following Divorce or Separation

Our Family lawyers act for clients from all types of financial background and can deal with any financial or property issue that will arise within divorce proceedings.

Child Arrangements

The law says that the welfare of the children in a family must come first during any relationship breakdown. We will work hard to negotiate an arrangement for the children that both parties, and the children themselves, are happy with. This will include where the children should live as well as any other arrangements that are relevant.

Care of Children (Childcare)

At Eric Robinson Solicitors, our specialist Childcare lawyers will advise and support you during the difficult and emotional times that arise when a Local Authority looks to intervene in respect of the provision of care for a child or children.

Domestic Abuse

If you have suffered domestic violence or abuse you should report the matter to the police, where you can, as soon as possible.

Cohabitation

At Eric Robinson Solicitors, we advise and support unmarried couples who are separating, and help them deal with the financial consequences.

Pre-Nuptial & Post-Nuptial Agreements

Few marrying couples think about potential consequences for their finances in the event that they subsequently split up.

Separation Agreements

A separation agreement is for married or unmarried couples who intend to separate and want a legal document drawn up to confirm arrangements for their finances. They are often entered in to by married couple who do not wish to divorce.

Civil Partnerships

We are experienced in advising and assisting civil partners who are working through a relationship breakdown, can can help them resolve issues about their children or their pre-partnership agreement.

Special Guardianship

A Special Guardianship Order grants parental responsibility to an individual who is not the child’s natural parent. Special Guardianship will last until the child is 18 unless the Order is changed or varied by a court.

Change of Name

At Eric Robinson Solicitors we can assist with change of name deeds.

Mediation

Every separation can be complicated, whether couples are married or unmarried and whether or not there are children in the relationship. However, there is a process which can really help you move on relatively quickly, with certainty and with the foundations of a positive ongoing relationship with your former partner. It’s called mediation.

Preparation of New Wills

Everyone should make a Will. It’s your chance to decide what happens to your money, your property and your personal possessions after you die.