It is an unfortunate fact of life that not all marriages are successful. When a relationship breaks down it is not unusual for one or both parties to seek to dissolve the marriage or to obtain a Decree of Judicial Separation or Divorce. Normally in such cases it is necessary to decide who is to have residence and care and control of children who are under the age of eighteen.

The ownership of the assets of the family including the matrimonial home must be decided between the parties to the marriage and arrangements frequently have to be made for the continuing maintenance of the children and one of the spouses.

Everybody’s circumstances differ slightly, and many different factors must be considered in deciding how questions of residence, maintenance and property are to be determined.

We can also advise you on all the above as well as Residence, Contact, issues surrounding domestic violence including obtaining a Non-Molestation Order and Occupation Orders, injunctions, Wardships and Adoptions.

Many clients wishing to take proceedings in matrimonial or child cases will be eligible for Legal Aid and assistance can be given by us in completing the necessary online application.

If you require advice in relation to family or matrimonial related matter, contact us and we will be pleased to assist.