Family Law Solicitors

Family Law Solicitors

At Beswicks our focus is on reaching an amicable agreement with your partner swiftly and fairly. If an agreement cannot be negotiated, we have the experience and skills needed to represent you in court.

When a family breaks down the repercussions can be immense — impacting on finances, business interests, wider families, children, and, of course, the couple themselves. At such an emotionally charged time it is easy for situations to become extremely difficult for everyone involved.

If you are facing a family breakdown or divorce, our dedicated team can help look after and protect you and your loved ones. With expert legal advice backed up by a sensitive, understanding approach, our family law solicitors can guide you through this difficult time quickly, helping you to move on to the next stage of your life.

Contact us today to book your initial consultation. We’d love to help.

Sarah Jones
Family Law Partner

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We offer two types of initial appointments.

The first, our Beswicks Overview service, provides an in-depth consultation with an experienced family solicitor. This service also includes a written Moving Forward Plan, which sets out all your options with detailed advice and guidance.

Our second option is a fixed-fee hour-long consultation with one of our experienced family solicitors. With this option, our colleague will examine the details of your specific situation and then offer you practical advice about your options and the best way forward.

Divorce and Relationship Breakdown

The breakdown of a relationship is never easy. At Beswicks Legal, our divorce solicitors will help you through the process as painlessly and cost-effectively as possible.

We offer a full range of divorce and relationship dissolution services – helping you with the divorce or separation itself, as well as any child care, financial and business issues.

To learn more about how the divorce process works in England and Wales, read our step-by-step guide.

Children

Protecting the security and wellbeing of your children during relationship breakdown, divorce or separation is likely to be your number one priority.

Child arrangements, maintenance and practical issues such as schools, holidays and religious upbringing are just some of the issues you will need to reach an agreement on to create clarity and avoid future disputes.

We provide the legal support and understanding your needs during this difficult time.

Financial Issues

Dividing your financial assets when you are going through a divorce, can be difficult. In addition to any property and investments, you may also need to consider ongoing spousal maintenance and pension provision, as well as possible future financial claims.

The division of assets by the court is dependent on a broad range of factors, including the financial needs, resources and standard of living enjoyed by you and your partner.

If you have children, the court’s first consideration will be the welfare of the children. The court will also consider the age of the parties involved and the duration of your marriage.

With so much at stake, you must make sure you are aware of your rights and get expert help to secure the best possible financial settlement.

Business Interests

In divorce cases involving commercial or business interests, or overseas assets, it can become even more complex. If you are a business owner or have significant assets or commercial interests, we can help you to sensibly protect your business interests from bearing the brunt of a relationship breakdown.

Pre-nuptial Agreements

Increasing numbers of couples now draw up pre-nuptial agreements to protect the assets they bring into their marriage or civil partnership.

A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract setting out what will happen to your assets should you separate or divorce. If you wish to safeguard family or business assets, it is well worth doing. Even if you are already married, you can put a post-nuptial agreement in place.

Cohabitation agreements

If you are moving in with your partner, a cohabitation agreement will help make sure you are protected should the relationship end. Couples who live together do not have the same rights as married couples, so a cohabitation agreement is a simple and sensible step to take to establish financial and childcare agreements to protect you no matter what the future might hold.