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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Paul Cobb
Head of Family Law
Posted 27 January 2020
This was my first experience using a solicitor, something I felt quite daunted about. Rothera Sharp (Greg and Petra) put me at ease and were very helpful.
Mollie Fish
Posted 27 January 2020
Last year I experienced a car accident, as a front seat passenger. I put forward a personal injury claim with Rothera Sharp. From start to finish, my claim has been dealt with efficiently and professionally, and I have always felt my best interests were considered. All communications were made via letter or email to inform me of all further updates. My claim has now come to an end and I am very happy with the overall outcome. I would recommend Rothera Sharp for their service.
Samya Green
Posted 4 February 2020
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Karen Walker
Posted 4 February 2020
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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.
Sue Dutton
s.dutton@rotheras.co.uk
Sue Dutton is a Legal Executive in the Family and Childcare department at Rotheras and is based at our Long Eaton office.
Alison Richardson
a.richardson@rotheras.co.uk
Alison Richardson is a member of the family team and wills, trust & probate team based at our Mapperley office.
Nadine Hardy
N.hardy@rotheras.co.uk
Nadine Hardy is a matrimonial & family paralegal at Rotheras, based at our Long Eaton office.
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.
Elizabeth Shaw
e.shaw@rotheras.co.uk
Elizabeth Shaw 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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