Family Law Solicitors in Harpenden
We know that family life isn’t always plain sailing. Sadly, not all relationships can be successful, and separating is often emotionally and financially stressful. Our family law solicitors provide advice and support needed to help get our clients back on track. We believe in adopting a constructive approach despite the difficulties.
No two families are alike. No situation is the same.
Our advice is always personal, practical and tailored for you. Whether it’s divorce, separation, a dispute with your cohabitant, setting up a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, securing contact with your children or drawing up a cohabitation agreement, our specialist team of Family Law Solicitors in Harpenden, Hertfordshire will work with you to map out a plan for the future. We listen to your priorities and concerns. We clarify your issues and explore your options. And we find the approach that fits. Because we’re more than just litigators or mediators.
We’re trusted advisers – at your side for the journey ahead.
Our Approach
When things take a turn for the worst, having someone to rely on can make all the difference. From the moment you instruct one of our family law solicitors, we will provide you with a clear, jargon-free understanding of your unique legal position and an estimate of the time and costs involved. That way, you’re in a better place to decide what’s right for you.
We recognise that each family is different and has its own special circumstances, which is why we will always take the time to listen to your situation in full. This helps us to be able to provide tailored advice on how best to protect your interests. Whatever the issue – divorce, a dispute with your cohabitant, financial issues arising from your cohabitation or separation, securing contact with your children or grandchildren. Recognised for our commitment to client care, we will always work proactively to move your case forward, bringing things to a satisfying conclusion in a timely manner.
Our aim is to enable you to move from a painful present to a stable future with minimal fuss, and if possible, we will attempt to achieve this through Alternative Dispute Resolution to save you the costs of court.
We can negotiate a settlement for you, refer you to mediation or sit around the table with you, your partner and their lawyer in the Collaborative law process.
In other cases, agreement at an early stage is not possible and detailed knowledge of the law, legal procedure and local practice is essential, which is why our lawyers can help you and your family.
Neves Solicitors has an office in central Harpenden. Harpenden is a town in the City and District of St Albans in the county of Hertfordshire. So, our office in Harpenden is conveniently located for clients travelling from local towns and villages such as Wheathampstead, Redbourn, Flamstead, Markyate and Sandridge as well as just a 6-minute rail journey from St Albans.
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Neves Solicitors has The Law Society's Family Law Accreditation.
Law Society Family Accreditation is the quality mark for family law practitioners. Accredited legal professionals must be able to demonstrate superior experience, knowledge and best practice in family law.
To find out more about the Family Law Accreditation click on the logo on the left hand side.
Divorce and Separation Solicitors in Harpenden
Whether your marriage lasted five years or fifty, splitting up is never easy and the emotional impact of divorce is challenging enough without considering legal proceedings. However, when the time comes to decide how assets will be divided, what will happen to the property you own and most importantly, who will be primarily responsible for raising your children, it is easy for disputes to escalate.
High Net Worth Divorce Solicitors in Harpenden
Any divorce has a huge emotional impact on the individuals involved, but for high net worth individuals it can also raise complex legal, financial and commercial issues.
Civil Partnerships Solicitors in Harpenden
A ‘Civil Partnership’ provides couples with similar rights to married couples. Changing the status of your relationship can have important legal consequences, allowing your partner to have a claim over your income, property capital, pension or your estate on death.
Domestic Abuse Solicitors in Harpenden
Domestic violence and abuse is not a subject that many are eager to discuss. Unfortunately, this includes the majority of victims, who are reluctant to speak out due to fear of making the situation worse. As a result, many violent incidents go unreported, allowing the abuse to continue and possibly increase in severity.
Prenuptial Agreement Solicitors in Harpenden
More and more couples are now seeking a formal agreement prior to marriage. Is a prenuptial agreement on your wedding checklist?
Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors in Harpenden
A cohabitation agreement is a legal agreement for a couple who have chosen to live together but are not married or in a civil partnership and protects their assets should the relationship break down at a later stage.
Collaborative Law Solicitors in Harpenden
Collaborative law is a process which offers separating couples an alternative to litigation. Instead of relying on the Court to determine what is fair, collaborative law offers the couple themselves the opportunity to agree what is right for their children and financially for themselves in collaboration with each other and their own solicitors in a series of four-way meetings.
Child Arrangement Solicitors in Harpenden
On the breakdown of a relationship, arrangements for any children will need to be agreed. If parents are unable to agree these arrangements between themselves, an application will need to be made to court for a Child Arrangements Order.
Property and Financial Matters - Family Law
The law in relation to married and unmarried couples is quite different. For married couples matrimonial settlements are governed by the law as set out in the Matrimonial Causes Act. For unmarried couples there is no comprehensive law governing their financial settlement. Please see the relevant pages below.
For more information contact our Family Law Team based in Harpenden by calling 01582 715234 or complete our Contact Form
Pensions and Divorce Solicitors in Harpenden
During a marriage, one partner's pension can outgrow the other. During the marriage this isn't a problem, but if the marriage ends, you are no longer entitled to a lump sum or income on your partners death or retirement, and this can lead to inequality in the standard of living you can expect in your old age.
Joint Tenancies Solicitors in Harpenden
If you are the joint owner of a property with one or more other person it is probable (unless you have specified otherwise) that you will own as a “joint tenant”. In this context the word “tenant” actually relates to ownership and is nothing to do with leases.
Unmarried Partner Property Dispute Solicitors in Harpenden
If you own a property with a partner and are not married, resolving the property ownership can become very complex if your relationship breaks down and you do not have a formal agreement (cohabitation agreement), in place.
Divorce and Separation Solicitors in Harpenden
Whether your marriage lasted five years or fifty, splitting up is never easy and the emotional impact of divorce is challenging enough without considering legal proceedings. However, when the time comes to decide how assets will be divided, what will happen to the property you own and most importantly, who will be primarily responsible for raising your children, it is easy for disputes to escalate.
Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors | Harpenden
A cohabitation agreement is a legal agreement for a couple who have chosen to live together but are not married or in a civil partnership. The agreement protects their individual assets should the relationship break down at a later stage.
Pre-nup Agreement Solicitors | Harpenden
More and more couples are now seeking a formal agreement prior to marriage. Is a prenuptial agreement on your wedding checklist?
Separation Agreement Solicitors | Harpenden
When a couple first separate, it can be difficult to know where to start and what arrangements need to be made between you moving forwards.
Child Contact Arrangement Solicitors | Harpenden
On the breakdown of a relationship, arrangements for any children will need to be agreed upon. If parents are unable to agree on these arrangements between themselves, an application will need to be made to the court for a Child Arrangements Order.
The service provided by Beth Woodward has been exceptional, very professional and thorough, yet empathetic and understanding. Her services in respect to Family Law matters has been invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
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