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Family Law Solicitors

Ensuring your family is looked after in the event of divorce and separation, or a relationship breakdown, is one of the most important things you can do. By getting expert legal advice we can help with protecting the things that matter most to you.

Our experienced Nottingham, Leicester & Derby divorce lawyers and family law solicitors are here to help you in all areas of family law. We provide much-needed guidance and support through any circumstance.

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Family and Divorce Law Solicitors in the East Midlands

Sometimes life does not go as smoothly as we hope. Facing the end of your marriage or a relationship breakdown can be a difficult time.

And this difficult time can become further complicated with the number of issues that need to be considered, from managing and dividing your property, to how your children will be provided for. No doubt you may even have assets that you want to protect which you acquired during the relationship.

Not only can these issues feel overwhelming, but they are often challenging to resolve, particularly with heightening emotions between the parties involved.

Experienced divorce & family solicitors can help you handle these matters. They will be able to support you legally and provide much-needed guidance and reassurance.

Our specialist family law team cover a broad spectrum of family law. From drawing up divorce arrangements to guiding you through rewriting your Will. Our law firm also has a talented conveyancing team who can assist with the selling of any property if required.

The issues surrounding family law can be sensitive and highly emotional, we know this. So we will put you in contact with a member of our team who is best suited to advise you. They will work with you to find the best outcome for you.

 

 

 

What do family law solicitors do?

Specialist family law solicitors help provide legal advice, legal solutions and dispute resolution around issues within a family. Divorce solicitors may represent a family member during a divorce or domestic abuse case. Or they assist in drawing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for married couples or a civil partnership.

Children matters and care proceedings are also an area that family law solicitors help in.

This can include helping negotiate a Child Arrangement Order, which puts down in writing which parent a child will live with, whether that is equal or not.

With the support of different departments and other specialist solicitors, a family law solicitor can also assist in other legal areas of family law such as wills and probate and conveyancing. Family law solicitors can also offer advice for areas in law including pre and post nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, financial issues, and civil partnership law.

But not all the support family lawyers offer is legal. With a wide network of contacts, a family lawyer can put you in touch with independent financial advisors, support groups and counsellors should you need them.

Divorce Lawyers & Family Law Solicitors will always negotiate on your behalf to get the best outcome possible for yourself and support you in cases that involve the family court. Call our Divorce team today on 08456 465 465

 

 

How much do family solicitors cost?

We offer a £300 (including vat) fixed fee initial interview with a family lawyer and no obligation to hire us.

Should you agree to instruct us after the initial interview, the price will be based on an hourly charge. This will be discussed and agreed with you during your initial interview. The price will be based on your individual circumstances and the services you would require.

 

 

Can you get legal aid for family law?

Legal aid is when public funds are used to pay for your legal costs.

To apply for legal aid, you will usually have to show that;

 

  • your case is eligible for legal aid
  • the problem is serious
  • you cannot afford to pay for legal costs

 

Within family law, many family matters are no longer covered by legal aid.

However, when there is a case of domestic abuse or violence is present and could harm yourself and/or any child involved, legal aid is available. Legal aid can be used for cases such as;

 

  • family mediation to resolve children matters and financial matters following a divorce or civil partnership breakdown
  • applying for a non-molestation order or occupation order
  • applying for a restraining order
  • applying for a Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order or Specific Issue Order, if you or your child have suffered, or are at risk of suffering, violence or abuse from the other party

 

For legal aid, you may also need to prove you cannot afford to pay for legal costs.

This is usually achieved through means-testing. For the means-testing, you will need to provide details about your income, benefits, savings, property and shares.

In some cases, you may be entitled to legal aid regardless of your financial situation. Generally, this is for cases where there is immediate danger to yourself and/or any child.

Legal aid is a complicated area. We are aware of that. If you have any doubts at all, reach out and contact our family lawyers.

This is particularly important if you feel in danger of harm to either yourself and/or your child.

 

 

Why use Rothera Bray for Family Law?

  • Our experienced team of family law solicitors across Nottingham, Derby and Leicester can handle a wide range of family law matters. From drawing up a straightforward cohabitation agreements to advising on how to protect high-value assets following a divorce.
  • A fixed fee initial interview of only £300 (including vat) with no obligation.
  • Legal aid support if eligible.
  • Seven local branch offices located across Nottingham, Leicester and Derby offering family law services.
  • Communication in a way to suit you. Choose to be contacted by phone, email, face to face, or Skype/video call.
  • Online court systems for quick resolutions and we can even advise on DIY divorce services.
  • You will speak to a qualified family law fee earner from the outset.
  • Honest and upfront fees and funding options.
  • Resolution accredited members and collaborative law specialists.
  • Family Lawyers who are members of the Law Society’s Children Law Panel.
  • Alternative options to court proceedings, including collaborative law, mediation and arbitration.
  • Tailored service based on your needs to ensure we achieve the desired outcome.
  • Network of professional contacts including accountants, independent financial advisors and counsellors that our family solicitors can put you in touch with if you require additional advice regarding these areas.

 

Our Nottingham, Leicester and Derby family solicitors are based throughout the East Midlands. Office locations include; Nottingham Lace Market, Beeston, Mapperley, West Bridgford, Derby, Leicester, and Market Harborough.

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Our Family Law Team

Ann-Marie Bowman

a.bowman@rotherabray.co.uk

Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of Nottingham based law firm Rothera Bray. Working from our Lace Market and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.

David Berridge

d.berridge@rotherabray.co.uk

David has over 30 years’ experience practicing Family Law. He is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire and deals with a wide variety of matters.

Paul Cobb

Paul Cobb

p.cobb@rotherabray.co.uk

Paul Cobb is Head of the Family department and is a family and matrimonial solicitor, specialising in collaborative law, at Rothera Bray’s Lace Market and Derby branches.

Rebecca Emeleus

Rebecca Emeleus

r.emeleus@rotherabray.co.uk

Rebecca is a Partner in the family team and is based at our Kayes walk, Nottingham office.

Sarah Gill

s.gill@rotherabray.co.uk

Sarah is an experienced matrimonial and family law solicitor, dealing with children matters including Child Care, Financial issues following separation of married couples and divorce.  She undertakes court work in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire.

Joanne Millward

Joanne Millward

j.millward@rotherabray.co.uk

Joanne Millward is a Family Law solicitor with over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Lace Market, Beeston and Mapperley offices.

 

Sallie Clarke

s.clarke@rotherabray.co.uk

Sallie Clarke is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department.

Rebecca Lister

Rebecca Lister

r.lister@rotherabray.co.uk

Rebecca Lister is an Associate Solicitor in our Lace Market and Derby offices. She works within our Family Department and specialises in domestic abuse, children and child care proceedings, taking instructions from both parents and children alike.

Emma Adcock

Emma Adcock

e.adcock@rotherabray.co.uk

Emma Adcock is a Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown.  Working from our West Bridgford Office, she has significant experience in divorce and the accompanying financial settlements.

Jasmine Jackson

Jasmine Jackson

j.jackson@rotherabray.co.uk

Jasmine Jackson is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Charley Kelly

c.kelly@rotherabray.co.uk

Charley is an experienced Family Solicitor who specialises in all areas of Family law. She acts for clients on a wide range of family issues including divorce, financial remedy and children matters.

Gabriella Kent

Gabriella Kent

g.kent@rotherabray.co.uk

Gabriella Kent is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Meili Langford

m.langford@rotherabray.co.uk

Meili Langford is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family Law department, specialising in divorce and matrimonial work. She is based at our Lace Market and Beeston offices.

Christopher Monro

c.monro@rotherabray.co.uk

Chris is an experienced solicitor dealing with most areas of Family and Matrimonial Law and is based at our Market Harborough office.

Emily Sherwood

Emily Sherwood

e.sherwood@rotherabray.co.uk

Emily Sherwood is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Tom Barry

t.barry@rotherabray.co.uk

Tom is a Trainee Solicitor in our Family Law department and is currently based at our Lace Market office.

Chris Bradshaw

Chris Bradshaw

c.bradshaw@rotherabray.co.uk

Chris specialises in children matters and provides support to Ann-Marie Bowman.

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd

c.dodd@rotherabray.co.uk

Cindy Dodd is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Beccy Rodham

Beccy Rodham

b.rodham@rotherabray.co.uk

Beccy Rodham is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray Family Law department and is based at our Lace Market office.

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