Looking for family law solicitors? Undergoing a divorce or separation is a traumatic process for both parents and children. With this in mind, we strive to resolve things as swiftly and painlessly as possible. We encourage everyone to the view that family disputes are not contests in which there are winners and losers. The aim is to find a fair solution, and we dispense family law advice with that in mind.

Mediation is an important part of that process and we work closely with the local mediation bureau.

 What we do:

• Children-related issues - including child custody, contact, residence, child maintenance and parental responsibility
• Civil Partnerships
• Cohabitants’ disputes - all issues relating to the unmarried family including where children and property are involved
• Divorce and legal separation - including alimony
• Domestic violence
• Financial disputes - including maintenance payments, matrimonial home, family businesses, pension sharing
• Injunctions and non-molestation orders
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Therapists and Family Conciliation services are recommended where appropriate

Parents who are separating

We feel strongly that the interests of children should be paramount when their parents are separating.  The following booklets were written with this in mind.  These booklets will be made available to you at your first appointment with us.   Please contact us for further information. They are also available direct from CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) www.cafcass.gov.uk
 
My family’s changing (for under 12’s)
My family’s changing (for over 12’s)
Putting your children first

This book, written by renowned parenting expert Christina McGhee, on behalf of Resolution, covers a range of topics about the separation process as well as information about how children are affected and can be helped.
A copy of this book is available free when you become a client of Thackray Williams. Alternatively, you can order a copy direct from Resolution (price £4.99 incl postage and packing).

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