Divorce and Separation Agreements

When a marriage or relationship breaks up, it can be physically and emotionally draining. There are often many factors to consider, from how to manage or divide property and savings, who will be responsible for paying bills and mortgage payments going forwards and childcare arrangements if you have children. If the breakdown is irretrievable then you might be considering divorce or separation.

What is the difference between a Separation Agreement and Divorce?

Unlike a divorce, a separation agreement allows you to live apart but remain married and to reach a voluntary agreement with your spouse in regards to property, investments and children. You can incorporate this into a separation agreement or deed of separation to formalise the decisions you have made jointly.

At Rotheras our focus is on listening to you and the outcomes you want to achieve from the process. You will receive advice and support from a member of our family team who specialises in your situation.

Whether you are married,in a civil partnership or cohabiting we can help you.

Why choose Rotheras for Divorce and Separation Agreements?

Where possible we will suggest alternative dispute resolution methods such as collaborative law, mediation, negotiation or arbitration to reach an agreement and avoid litigation costs.

Where court is unavoidable we will be on hand throughout to support and guide you.

We can help you obtain specialist advice on tax, trusts, pensions and property in relation to matrimonial law.

Our family team includes members of Resolution, and a fully qualified collaborative law solicitor.

We can also assist with child arrangements after a divorce or separation.

We are Law Society Children Panel members We can assist with injunctions such as non-molestation orders and occupation orders in cases of domestic violence.

We can also advise on any business or commercial issues that may arise from divorce or seperation.

We can help you with:

• Divorce and separation
• Separation agreements (Deed of separation)
• Civil partnership dissolution
• Financial settlements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Pre/post-nuptial agreements
• Collaborative law
• Domestic violence advice
• Property arrangements
• Clean break consent order

“We handle clients with sensitivity and understanding throughout”

Paul Cobb
Head of Family Law