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Divorce & Family Law Solicitors in Witney

Our expert divorce and family Solicitors in Witney can provide empathetic legal support, helping you through difficult times with bespoke, practical solutions.

We are a highly experienced law firm, able to support you and your family in all areas of Family Law, even where your circumstances are particularly contentious.

We know that family law matters can be complicated and sensitive. Rest assured that we will always handle your case carefully, remain supportive, and ensure the legal procedures run smoothly.

Contact our Divorce and Family Law Solicitors in Witney

To discuss your legal needs with our Divorce and Family Law Solicitors in Witney today, call us on 01993 670944, email info@parkerbullen.com or complete the enquiry form on our contact page.

Our Divorce and Family Law services in Witney

Our specialist team at Parker Bullen can provide support in the following ways:

Divorce

Our specialist Divorce Solicitors in Witney can help you throughout every stage of your divorce whilst always taking your needs and concerns into account.

We know that this will be a stressful and emotional time for you, and you will be looking for somewhere to turn and where you will be heard and supported along the way. Our experienced lawyers can help you apply for a no fault divorce, and complete the process, including obtaining your Conditional Order and Final Order. If you run into any complications, our team can help you resolve them promptly, keeping the concerns you may have to a minimum.

To discuss the first steps towards your divorce, please contact our team today for your free initial consultation.

Financial arrangements

Getting divorced can be a complicated process, and reaching a divorce financial settlement is often one of the most challenging tasks to deal with. Thankfully, our specialist Divorce Solicitors in Witney can help you reach a financial settlement with as little stress as possible. In many cases, we can assist clients in achieving a voluntary financial settlement, allowing you to arrange financial matters with your ex-spouse without needing to go to Court.

Once you have agreed on how your finances will be divided between yourself and your ex-spouse, we can assist you in obtaining a Consent Order, which makes the chosen financial arrangements legally binding.

If necessary, we can also help with Financial Dispute Resolution processes. For more information, please get in touch.

Civil partnership dissolution

If you and your partner have decided to end your civil partnership, we can assist you with every aspect of the civil partnership dissolution process.

We know what a hard time this can be, and we will ensure to provide empathetic support through each stage. Specifically, we can help you with:

  • Completing the civil partnership dissolution application form or responding to an application sent by your partner
  • Completing the dissolution process, such as applying for and receiving a Conditional Order and a Final Order
  • Associated legal arrangements, including reaching a financial settlement with your ex-partner

To discuss how we might help you today, please get in touch with our expert Family Law Solicitors in Witney.

Children law & disputes

We understand that legal matters involving your children can be difficult to bear, particularly where these matters cause disputes. When you work with our local Family Law Solicitors, we will ensure that we provide sensitive support, easing the stress where we can.

If you are going through a divorce or a civil partnership dissolution and have children, our expert Divorce and Family Law Solicitors in Witney can help with child arrangements. We can help you reach an agreement on various matters, including where your children will live and how parent-child contact will work following the divorce, as well as many other difficult matters.

As well as offering support with child arrangements, we can also help with the following:

  • Child abduction cases and concerns
  • Special Guardianship Orders
  • Children Act Schedule 1 Claims
  • Parental responsibility

To learn more, please contact our Children Law Solicitors in Witney.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that couples may establish before getting married. These agreements outline asset ownership and financial responsibilities and how finances, property, and so on would be divided if you divorced.

Postnuptial agreements also serve this purpose, although they are entered into once a couple is married.

We know that approaching the topic of postnuptial agreements can be delicate, and we are here to help you and your partner have those discussions sensitively. Our specialist Family Solicitors in Witney can help you draft a pre- or postnuptial agreement that suits your needs. For more information, please contact our Family Law specialists.

Cohabitation agreements

If you are living with a partner but are not married, you will not have the same legal and financial rights afforded to married couples. This can become a problem if you and your partner later end your relationship and are tasked with dividing your finances.

Our Family Law Solicitors in Witney can help you draft a cohabitation agreement that reflects your situation and protects you as a cohabitating couple.

These agreements outline each partner's rights and responsibilities, covering matters such as savings, property, and children.

To discuss whether a cohabitation agreement may suit you, contact us today to book your free initial consultation.

Alternative dispute resolution

Many individuals and families might worry about the prospect of going to Court to resolve their legal issues. Rest assured, we can deal with most cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, meaning that you will not need to go to Court if these methods are successful.

We can help with various ADR methods, including Family Mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration. Each process is slightly different, and we can help you decide which best suits your circumstances.

To discuss your situation in detail with one of our Divorce Solicitors, call us today. 

Domestic abuse

We appreciate that experiencing domestic abuse is a frightening time and that it can be challenging to seek help in such a vulnerable situation. Be assured that our Solicitors will always deal with your situation with empathy, discretion and care.

Our specialist Family Solicitors can help you to put Court Orders in place to prevent the perpetrator from continuing their abusive behaviour and/or to stop them from coming near you, contacting you, or continuing to live in your shared home.

If you need help, please contact our Domestic Abuse Solicitors. We can help you to put immediate legal protections in place if required.

Frequently asked questions about divorce and family law

What does a Family Law Solicitor do?

A Family Law Solicitor can help clients with various family-related legal issues, including getting divorced, dissolving a civil partnership, financial resolution following a divorce or child law matters.

A Family Solicitor can help families resolve legal disputes using Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, such as Family Mediation.

What family law issues can Parker Bullen help with?

Parker Bullen can help with a wide range of family law issues, including:

  • Divorce
  • Civil partnership dissolution
  • Children law & disputes
  • Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Domestic abuse

To discuss your needs today, please contact our local family law solicitors in Witney, and we can arrange a free initial consultation.

What is the process of getting a divorce?

If you have reached the difficult decision to file for divorce, there are several steps involved, and we are here to support you as much or as little as you require.

The first step is to fill out a divorce application form stating that your relationship has irretrievably broken down. You must also send documents, including your marriage certificate, with your application.

Once your divorce application has been approved, you are then required to wait twenty weeks before applying for a Conditional Order. The Order essentially states that the Court sees no reason why you should not be granted a divorce. Upon receiving the Conditional Order, you will need to wait a further six weeks before you can apply for a Final Order, confirming your marriage's legal ending.

It is advisable to consult a Divorce Solicitor from the beginning, who can guide you through the entire process. We will also help you reach a financial settlement and make legal arrangements for any children you have.

Contact our Divorce and Family Law Solicitors in Witney

To discuss your legal needs with our Divorce and Family Law Solicitors in Witney today, call us on 01993 670944, email info@parkerbullen.com or complete the enquiry form on our contact page.