Family Law
It is a well-cited fact that one in three marriages ends in failure. It is probably true that even more non-married relationships fall apart. Divorce itself is not a particularly complex legal procedure. But family law solicitors are needed to help pick up the pieces and sort out the finances and the children. It is amazing how two people, who loved each other a few years ago, can be so venomous towards each other when things go wrong.
If things do go wrong then it is important for both married and unmarried couples to know where they stand, and that is what we have tried to cover in this section of the site and in the section for unmarried couples, where the legal rules are very different. We have also put together a panel of solicitors that can provide you with more help, including initial advice for a fixed fee over the telephone. We know and work with them all on a daily basis and we know that they know what they are talking about, so you can trust them to give you sound and sensible advice.
Divorce Law
Nobody plans on starting a relationship and expects it to end in divorce. If the relationship with your partner does breakdown to the point where divorce is being considered, you will need to know where you stand. We at St.Davids can advise you on the procedures involved in applying for a divorce such as when you or your spouse can apply for a divorce and how the different grounds for divorce affect the procedure. For example, adultery and unreasonable behaviour are grounds for immediate divorce while other grounds will require a wait of either two or five years. St.Davids solicitors will help ease the process as much as possible.
Ancillary Relief
In matters of divorce any questions that arise over financial arrangements such as pensions, payments from the sale of assets and maintenance payments come dealt with in the Ancillary Relief proceedings. Here at St.Davids solicitors, we will advise you on how the court goes about making financial orders to ensure that each party gets what they are rightfully entitled to. We will offer our help and support in approaching the subject of ancillary relief so that the process of divorce runs as smoothly and stress-free as it can for you.
Child Contact Order
We can advise you on child contact issues, previously known as child "access", and go through the laws that determine who is responsible for a child and what those responsibilities entail. Child contact covers all contact with a child by letter, phone and face to face visits. Our experts here at St.Davids solicitors will inform you on residence issues as well - who the child lives with. Other areas such as financial responsibilities, how violent behaviour affects the courts ruling and what to do if you fear that your partner may try and abduct your children are all covered in our child contact consultations.
Injunctions
There are a number of injunctions that can be taken out against members of your family. We at St.Davids can offer advice on all matters and initiate proceedings if you instruct to. We can tell you whether your situation merits an occupation order, a power of arrest order, a common law injunction, an anti-harassment injunction or an undertaking. Our legal specialists here at St.Davids solicitors will tale you case in hand and provide you with the support you need to order and injunction against your partner or another family member.
Non-Molestation Orders
If you have been involved in a violent relationship and wish it to stop you can prevent your spouse or partner from hassling, interfering with you or assaulting you by issuing a non-molestation order. We will go through the procedure with you so that you understand all the steps involved and whether your case is eligible for a non-molestation order to be issued.
Family Law cases can obviously be some of the most emotional stressful and unpleasant situations to be involved in. At St.Davids solicitors we treat all family law cases with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality while also keeping you fully informed at all times on all matters relating to your case. We aim to work with you to find a practical and speedy solution to your situation so that minimal emotional stress is felt by you. Contact us if you wish to consult us on the Family Law services we offer.
