Matrimonial, Separation and Divorce
The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. There is not only the stress of the relationship breakdown to deal with, but also many aspects of the person’s life which are affected by the breakdown, such as caring for the children, housing, health, finances and work issues.
At Burningham & Brown the Family team provides specialist advice about the legal implications of marriage, separation, cohabitation, civil partnership dissolution and arrangements for the children. We have particular experience in resolving complex financial disputes on marriage breakdown, negotiating financial settlements and, where necessary, dealing with contested matters in Court.
We aim to help our clients resolve disputes by agreement where possible and our Family team are members of Resolution which commits Family lawyers to resolving disputes in a non confrontational way.
Children
We can help and advise parents make decisions about the following issues:
| • | Residence – where and with whom children live |
| • | Contact – when and how children see the parent with whom they do not have their main home |
| • | Specific issues – for example schooling, medical treatment, moving to live abroad with children |
| • | Support – how much maintenance should be paid for the care of the children |
| • | Disputes – how to come to a form of agreement with the co-parent Professional assistance at this time can help keep the emotional impact on your children to a minimum. |
Pre-marital Agreements
Relationship agreements (often referred to as pre-marital/nuptial agreements or cohabitation contracts) can help protect your interests and give you peace of mind. If you are about to get married, enter into a civil partnership or start cohabiting, a relationship agreement can help protect both you and your partner, and at Burningham & Brown we can advise and prepare these agreements/contracts for you.
Unmarried Couples
We advise unmarried couples on the legal consequences of their relationships in relation to the ownership and division of property and their rights to, and obligations towards their children.
Keeping Clients Informed
We recognise the importance of keeping you regularly informed of your likely costs. We can also advise you on other related aspects including wills, inheritance, property and associated matters.
