Family Matters

FAMILY LAW LEGAL ADVICE

In England and Wales around 150,000 marriages end in divorce each year.Given that one in three statistically fail, everyone is potentially vulnerable.These separations effect almost 150,000 children too.Family Law is primarily concerned with divorce and the effects thereof, but your Family Lawyer can also protect you and your property, protect you if you are in a violent relationship, as well as resolve financial anxieties which inevitably arise in a break-up of a relationship. No matter what your Family Law requirement, Gittins McDonald will work with the utmost empathy, providing support in a sensitive manner at this most difficult time.

We are experts in Family Law.

Gittins McDonald offers a renowned Family Law Team, with a wealth of expertise and experience, bringing clarity at a difficult time.It also pays to have Solicitors who see supportiveness and empathy as part of this service.Both Kate McDonald and Kirit Champaneria are Family Law Specialists, accredited by the Law Society.We will not only advise you on the best legal action to take and guide you through that, but we can help with additional support services to, including referrals to Counselling Therapeutic Services, Support Services including Psychologists, Parenting Consultants, Women’s Shelters, Life Coaches, Mediators and Psychotherapists.

About Family Law

Family break-ups leave many practicalities to resolve. Many couples choose to limit the potential for damage with Pre Nuptial or Co-Habitation Agreements. Equally, we can help divorcing couples to deal with any joint assets, property or investments they have - there may even be ways to prevent a divorce such as an informal or trial separation, and of course we will discuss all the options carefully with you so that your decision is informed and supported.Our Family Law Team can also play a crucial role with regard to the welfare of any children involved, where residence and contactissues may be relevant, or the question of maintenance or even Care Orders need to be addressed.

In cases where domestic violence is involved, we will discuss and seek protection for you if appropriate by way of Non Molestation and Occupation Orders. We will help you with any legal action you wish to take. In all cases we ensure that the advice which we give to our Family Law Clients is clear, cost effective, thorough and sensitive to you and your family’s needs.We offer a free half hour interview to provide initial advice.To arrange the same, please contact Kate McDonald or Kirit Champaneria.

For more information call 01978 291662.