Family disputes are difficult for all concerned. At times of such intense stress it is essential to have the guidance, advice and support of an experienced family lawyer.

Our family department is one of the largest in Hull, undertaking legal work for both fee paying and legal aid clients.

Our lawyers are members of Resolution, an organisation committed to a Code of Practice aimed at reducing the level of bitterness and hostility between separating couples.

Wherever possible we are fully committed to resolving matters outside the court arena. This may mean a referral to mediation.

We have an inhouse collaborative lawyer who could work with you, your former partner and his/her collaborative lawyer to try and resolve issues face to face. Many people find the new collaborative approach more beneficial and cost effective than a court based approach.

Where couples fail to divide their property and money amicably the law is complex and expert advice is essential.

Many couples have freehold and/or leasehold property, life policies, shares, and pensions – you need to be sure you receive your entitlement. In this respect, clear, confident advice from your lawyer is important – through effective strong negotiation or advocacy in court.

Separation or divorce can be particularly unsettling for children, and we recognise that most parents want to minimise the disruption and distress.

Several of our lawyers are members of the Law Society’s Children Accreditation Scheme, having expertise in proceedings relating to children, and/or accredited specialists of Resolution with special expertise in Children Issues, as well as Financial Matters and Domestic Violence.

In cases of emergency we react rapidly; dealing with urgent disputes involving children; preventing money or property disappearing or protecting our clients against violence.

We have a team of lawyers specialising in the law relating to domestic violence having close links with organisations in the city who provide support with issues of domestic violence.

Our family department prides pride itself on its standards of advocacy.

A specialist team of lawyers one or more of whom represent clients in children proceedings involving the Local Authority has Higher Rights of Audience.

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