Family Law & Divorce
Based in Leeds city centre, our specialist family law and divorce solicitors can assist you in relation to all family law matters including divorce, separation, finances, maintenance, disputes involving child custody (now known as residence) and access (now known as contact), international child abduction, parental responsibility, adoption, domestic violence, harassment and injunctions, civil partnerships and issues concerning persons living together who are not married (cohabitants).
We have a no nonsense approach to sorting the issues out, whether they involve a dispute over the divorce, the children or the finances. We are committed to finding the right solution for you. Every case is unique and we adapt our approach in line with your needs. Our lawyers are highly skilled advocates and we will fight your corner, if the need arises, through the courts. We are tough in negotiations and offer sound pragmatic advice at every stage of the case. We care about the outcome and understand the importance of the case to you.
Our charge out rates are probably the most competitive in the country. Solicitors in the department are members of the Law Society Family Law Accreditation and Resolution Specialist Accreditation schemes.
To make an enquiry regarding divorce, finances, children and other family law issues, obtain a costs estimate, request a telephone call or an appointment with one of our family law & divorce solicitors at our Leeds city centre office telephone 0113 243 6601, or email
Divorce and separation
Our family law and divorce team are highly skilled lawyers who deal with divorce, dissolution and judicial separation on a daily basis and who will ensure that your case progresses seamlessly. For more information upon the divorce process click here
Financial matters on divorce
What will happen to the family home? Will I have to sell my business? How will the children's school fees be paid? The settling of financial matters upon divorce is called ancillary relief. It is usually far more complex that the divorce itself. Our family law and divorce solicitors have a wealth of experience advising clients on how assets and, where appropriate, incomes can best be distributed upon divorce to secure your future. Ford & Warren is a complete service law firm and so when the need arises we can draw on the knowledge of our colleagues in our Corporate, Employment, Insolvency, Commercial Property, Residential Conveyancing and Wills & Probate departments. For more information upon settling financial matters upon divorce click here
Cohabitation
Many couples live together but do not marry and often there are children involved. The law has not kept pace with society. Cohabitants are not entitled to bring financial claims against each other in the same way as separating married couples can. The law that applies in these situations is a hotchpotch of different provisions which are complicated and unpredictable. If you are intending to live together we will help you prepare for the future with drafting Cohabitation and Pre-Nuptial Agreements and provide creative solutions for separating parties to resolve their financial issues.
Children
Child custody is now known as “residence” and access as “contact”. The courts do not automatically get involved when parents divorce or separate, it is felt that it is better for the parents to try and come to an agreement themselves. If the parents were married then both will have parental responsibility for a child, if they were not married then the father may not automatically have parental responsibility. Parental responsibility means all of the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property.
Disagreements concerning the arrangements for bringing up children after divorce or separation can be the most heated and emotionally charged. They have on thing in common, it is not the fault of the children, the difficulties arise because of the adult conflict. We can put you in touch with Family Mediation services but where this is not appropriate or successful in resolving your disagreements then we can advise, and represent you in court, on all matters involving children including, contact and residence disputes, parental responsibility, changes of name and removal from the jurisdiction (abduction). For more information upon resolving children issues click here
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To make an enquiry regarding divorce, finances, children and other family law issues, request a telephone call or an appointment with one of our family law & divorce solicitors at our Leeds city centre office call or email Sarah Halliday or Paul Milligan on 0113 243 6601 or email – |
