Divorce/Separation/Co-habitation

At Burningham & Brown we have a Family Law Department that specialises in these matters. We have depth of experience and knowledge and you can choose to be advised by a man or a woman.

We can help reduce the trauma of marriage or relationship breakdown from the beginning to the end of your divorce, separation or co-habitation proceedings.

We will listen sympathetically to you, identify the crucial issues, advise you where you stand and guide you through this stressful period.

We can advise and prepare pre-nuptual agreements and co-habitation agreements to protect your interests and relieve your concerns.

Children

The interests of your child or children are of paramount concern to you. We recognise that throughout the matrimonial or relationship proceedings, the welfare of your child/children is an overriding factor.

We will utilise our professional expertise to see that your wishes and the interests of your children are well represented, and at the same time, seek to ensure that your matter is dealt with as amicably as possible between yourself and your partner.

Financial/Property Matters

It is important you receive advice in order to ensure that your interests and rights are protected. We provide professional advice on these matters, and aim to make sure that you get the best possible financial settlement. We adopt a firm but sensitive and constructive approach in our dealings.

Should it be necessary to consider starting Court proceedings, we will advise on all aspects, including the merits, and keep you informed of the likely expense.

Civil Partnership

Same sex couples can now register their relationship under the Civil Partnership Act. The effects of entering a civil partnership, as for getting married, are significant in both fiscal and other terms. The principal changes occur as regards Intestacy, Wills, Tax and Pensions, and we are happy to advise in these respects.

If the relationship goes wrong the process is much like divorce. Accordingly a Civil Partnership can end in one of three ways, death, annulment or dissolution, by order of the Court.

The Court has the same powers as in the case of divorce to make orders in relation to financial matters and children. No application for dissolution can be made within the first year of registration. If you would like more advice in this respect, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Family Department.

Related Matters

We are members of Resolution, formerly called the Solicitors Family Law Association and follow its Code of Conduct.

We can advise you on all related aspects such as wills, inheritance and associated matters.