Divorce and Separation Agreements
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
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“We handle clients with sensitivity and understanding throughout”
Paul Cobb
Head of Family Law
Posted 01/27/2020
"Impressive group with expertise in both matrimonial finance cases and children matters. A strong childcare team handles cases involving physical and emotional abuse, as well as fatalities. Well versed in matters with international aspects, Hague Convention cases, as well as adoption and guardianship issues.
Chambers UK, 2018
Posted 01/27/2020
Anton Balkitis frequently represents the operators of both goods and passenger vehicles in court proceedings. Clients remark: "He has a commercial understanding of real-life issues and will always provide a balanced view
Chambers UK, 2019
Posted 01/27/2020
Impressive group with expertise in both matrimonial finance cases and children matters. A strong childcare team handles cases involving physical and emotional abuse, as well as fatalities. Well versed in matters with international aspects, Hague Convention cases, as well as adoption and guardianship issues.
Chambers UK, 2018
Posted 06/02/2020
Chris Powell at Rotheras was recommended to us by a trusted associate within the Transport Industry; without doubt we wouldn’t have had the excellent outcome we did without his and his team’s involvement. The level of professionalism, expert advice and assistance was faultless; we felt reassured and well informed throughout the whole process. It was a pleasure to do business with him and would highly recommend his services!
Julian Brindley - John Brindley Ltd
Posted 08/12/2020
The team at Rotheras, and Mr Powell in particular, have provided us with an outstanding service. We are extremely grateful for the help and support they gave us in dealing with issues relating to our transport operations and our goods vehicle operators licence. Mr Powell was professional, knowledgable, efficient and effective. He quickly understood our business and the problem we had. He responded with sensible advice and acted quickly on our behalf to resolve the matter. I cannot thank him enough for his help and I would recommend Mr Powell, and the Rotheras team, without hesitation. I am extremely grateful for the help they gave us.
Richard Hitchcock - Hitchcock & King
Posted 08/12/2020
I would highly recommend James Briggs, solicitor at Rotheras. He has been extremely helpful, patient and thorough whilst helping me with affairs following the death of my husband. Even during lockdown (covid) he maintained communication and kept me informed of what was happening. He successfully achieved the outcome I needed and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Yvonne Gold
Posted 09/30/2020
We are in the middle of launching our own packaging agency and contacted Rotheras for some professional legal advice with regards to contracts. After an initial call with Billy, he made it clear what we needed and asked plenty of questions to understand what it was we needed. He was very responsive to our questions, whether it be over the phone or via emails and made the process really simple. We had little experience in this area so it was fantastic to work with Billy, who explained everything concisely. We were also really pleased with the quick turnaround and great value offered. Would thoroughly recommend working with Rotheras.
Tom Burden, Director of Rightbox Ltd
Posted 09/30/2020
Billy understood our requirement from the get go and really nailed down on what we needed in our commercial agency agreement. Billy kept us informed every step of the way and showed great professionalism. We would recommend his services to any start-up business who is in need of legal advice and guidance with commercial contracts.
Axl Barber, Sales Director of Rightbox Ltd
Posted 02/11/2021
I was extremely pleased with the service that Kerry provided in order to sell my mothers house. Good, prompt communication and all questions dealt with or answered as requested. Consequently I would recommend yours services to others.
Adam Stevens
Posted 03/25/2021
Anton has substantial experience acting for commercial goods hauliers and other transport operators. He advises on a range of contentious issues including operator licence, maintenance and tachograph matters, with a wealth of experience acting in public inquiries before Traffic Commissioners."Anton is a highly informed and personable lawyer.
Chambers UK, 2020
Posted 03/25/2021
Chris Powell focuses his practice on road transport issues, regularly representing haulage, transport and logistics companies. He has considerable experience in regulatory matters involving operator licences and compliance failings, as well as more serious criminal investigations relating to fraud.
Chambers UK, 2020
Ann-Marie Bowman
a.bowman@rotheras.co.uk
Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of Nottingham based law firm Rotheras. Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.
Paul Cobb
p.cobb@rotheras.co.uk
Paul Cobb is Head of the Family department and is a family and matrimonial solicitor, specialising in collaborative law, at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors.
Joanne Millward
j.millward@rotheras.co.uk
Joanne Millward is a Family Law solicitor with over 20 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law.
Sally Hartland
s.hartland@rotheras.co.uk
Sally Hartland is a Family, Matrimonial and Child Law specialist based at our offices in The Lace Market. Sally specialises and regularly represents both parents and grandparents in care proceedings.
Ruth Tyas
r.tyas@rotheras.co.uk
Ruth specialises in all aspects of family law and since 2010 she has been an accredited specialist in private law children matters and in domestic abuse where urgent protective remedies are required.
Emma Adcock
e.adcock@rotheras.co.uk
Emma Adcock is a family and matrimonial specialist based at The lace Market and West Bridgford offices.
Rebecca Lister
r.lister@rotheras.co.uk
Rebecca Lister is a Solicitor within our Family Department and specialises in children and child care proceedings, regularly representing parents during care proceedings.
Chris Bradshaw
c.bradshaw@rotheras.co.uk
Chris specialises in children matters and provides support to Ann-Marie Bowman.
Beccy Rodham
b.rodham@rotheras.co.uk
Beccy Rodham is a Paralegal in Rotheras Family Law department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Susan White
s.white@rotheras.co.uk
Susan White is a Paralegal in Rotheras Debt Recovery and Family Law department.
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