MATRIMONIAL PROBLEMS?

The breakdown of a relationship can cause one of the most traumatic periods of a person's life. Ridgway Greenall has a specialist team who provide professional expertise to assist these situations. We give comfort and support at a very stressful time by offering practical advice and guidance.

MEDIATION - the alternative way

Increasingly cases we deal with can benefit from mediation sessions to identify problem areas and seek acceptable solutions. Audrey Venables, a Partner in the firm, is a professionally qualified Mediator and offers this specialist service along with Lesley Butler. It involves a series of meetings which can smooth the path to a negotiated settlement. If decisions can be achieved by this method it avoids Court Orders being imposed with the additional costs that it involves. Please ask for details or an initial meeting with her if you want to know more.

DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

Our approach when a relationship breaks down is to deal with the Matter in a conciliatory atmosphere, sensitively, in a Constructive and cost-conscious way. When divorce is being considered, the first requirement is to identify whether sufficient grounds exist and secondly, consider all the legal aspects of the case on the current law.

PENSIONS

A pension is often one of the most valuable assets that you can have and, since 1st July 1996, there have been some big changes in the law that could affect you.

THE FAMILY HOME

The position of the matrimonial home would need to be considered. It may be owned or rented, in a single name or joint names. Whatever the current arrangement, some action would be required to satisfy the changing domestic situation.

MAINTENANCE

This is always a painful subject for both sides but is important part of any settlement and whether there should be obligation to pay maintenance.

PROPERTY

The position of other property or business interests owned by each party needs to be considered and as to whether the other has a proper claim to a share.

CHILDREN

Arrangements for children are quite separate when dealing the legal aspects of a divorce or separation and involve the Child Support Agency. Catrin Parry is a member of the Law Society's Children's Panel and can help with all childcare matters.

If you would like us to give you an assessment on your case complete the online legal help form

Or contact Audrey Venables Catrin Parry or Lesley Butler for an initial consultation.