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Family & Child Law

Family life in the UK doesn't always run smoothly and with high divorce rates, child custody battles and people dying without leaving wills, there is always a need for solicitors in these areas of law.

Child Law

Child law focuses on things like social care orders, custody of children when a marriage breaks down and adoption.

In any the things mentioned above it's critically important that the interests of the child or children in question are put first. The laws concerning children in the UK seek to protect them from harm and ensure they are treated fairly and with due consideration in any legal process.

Family Law

Unfortunately the UK has a high divorce rate and often marriage break ups are acrimonious and have to be dealt with by solicitors.

Deciding who is to blame for the marriage coming to an end and who is going to get what when the divorce goes through can be a difficult process.

If relations between the two parties involved have broken down completely then it's best to employ solicitors to act on your behalf and make sure your interests are looked after.

The Family Law Act 1996 is the legal framework for divorce and separation issues.

Trust Law

Trust law is concerned with tax and estate planning, often to protect assets and wealth in a family so that it benefits future generations.

Charitable trusts are another area of trust law which a solicitor will be able to advise you on as there are a number of factors you need to be aware of when setting one up.

Wills, Executries and Probate

Wills, executries and probate are one of those things that a lot of people never get round to doing as death is a subject most people don't want to contemplate and writing a proper will should involve a consultation with a local solicitor.

Executries & Probate

Executry is the Scottish term and probate the English term for the legal process involved in dealing with someone's estate after they've passed away. The executor of the estate is often a solicitor who will be responsible for gathering all the necessary information about assets, dealing with tax and getting the necessary court approval.