Solicitor Direct

Divorce & Family

Here we speak of the new Civil Partnerships as well as Divorce. Both are now treated almost identically by the Courts (although adultery is not available to the gay community)

Derek Forrest (30 years experience) has been a lifelong member of Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association) and consequently his aim is to resolve matters outside the courts wherever possible.

In the first place you will be advised over the telephone (unless you live locally) and this should enable you to discuss the important issues with your partner. If an agreement is then possible we can write with the formal terms, or at least your proposals. Ultimately if proceedings are necessary we have fixed fees for Divorce and a time costing system for the other proceedings, on children and property, so you can see exactly how much you have spent to date.

Costs for a divorce (including initial advice with Derek Forrest) = £586.32 Inc.VAT Half payable in advance + £340 Court Fees.

Pre And Post Nuptual Agreements

English law has allowed cohabiting couples to make binding agreements but as soon as they married the law intervened and took away any certainty. There are signs that this is changing and we would now go as far as to recommend that couples wishing to marry but preserve their assets enter into a prenuptual agreement.

Unfortunately the law is very complex here and it is important that the procedure is followed and the latest wording included in the agreement.

Solicitor Direct can provide all this for you! Whilst we cannot give you a fixed price we would suggest you be prepared to pay some £250 to £300.

Resolution Leaflet download:

http://www.resolution.org.uk/editorial.asp?page_id=112