Services
Divorce, Family and Children Law
Matrimonial Law
Jefferies has a family law team, headed by Stella
Young, that
offers a wealth of expertise and experience, You will find
us to be supportive, patient and understanding. We offer
advice on divorce and financial matters relevant to marriage
breakdown, separation, property disputes where people are
not married, domestic violence, and children matters such as
residence and contact disputes, social services involvement,
care proceedings, emergency applications and adoption. We
can also advise on pre nuptial agreements. No matter what
area of family law you need advise on we have an experienced
lawyer with the right expertise to assist you. In all cases
we strive to ensure that the advise we give is clear, cost effective,
thorough and sensitive to you and your family’s needs.
We'll advise you, where necessary, on the most effective
legal action to take and see you through that and we can also
help by directing you to other specialist support services and
organisations where needed, such as women's shelters, counselling
and mediation services.
Because we have a Legal Aid Franchise for all types of work in
Family Law if you are on a low income or in receipt of benefits
we can assess your financial eligibility for legal aid.
If you are not entitled to legal aid because your income is too
great then we can talk to you about arranging a sensible payment
plan of your legal fees that you can afford.
Injunctions
In cases where domestic violence is involved, we'll discuss and
if appropriate apply for non-molestation and occupation orders,
injunctions and matrimonial home rights to protect you and your
interests, (injunctions)
Children
The law regarding children is complex and specialised. Jefferies have two experienced, specialist solicitors who are members of
the Law Society Children Panel and a further three lawyers who
specialise in all aspects relating to the care and welfare of
children. We represent parents, other family members and/or children
in disputes arising over:
- Contact and residence issues
- Cases brought by the local Authority/Social Services which may
result in the removal of children from their parents care
- Adoption and fostering
A conciliatory approach is almost always best when dealing with
disputes about children since parental relationship breakdown
should not interfere with individual parents relationships with
their children.
We believe that the best outcomes for children are achieved through
listening, understanding, conciliation and negotiation.
However, on occasions, where this approach fails, and then we
are able to provide strong and effective representation in Court
which will often include advocacy.
We are pleased to be recommended by the Grandparents association.
Partner
Solicitor
- Simon McKay
- Vikki Horspool LLB (Hons)
Legal Executive
- Cathy Bannister F.Inst.L.Ex
Legal Assistant
For more information call 01702 238026, or
use the links above to drop us a line.
