Family Law

With over 100,000 marriages each year ending in divorce it is hardly surprising that divorce and its effects are the areas of family law most commonly encountered. However, the application of family law can also be used to protect people and their property from financial exploitation, and those involved in a relationship from violence and abuse.

Whatever your family law requirement, Bird & Co work with you supportively and with empathy at a very sensitive time.

We are experts in family law

Our team of experts here at Bird & Co. have a wealth of experience and expertise. We will advise the best course of action to take, given your particular requirements, and we will also, should additional support be needed, put you in contact with other key organisations, e.g. shelters and counselling organisations.

Our team will discuss all of the options carefully so your decisions are informed and supported. In family break-ups, there may be ways to prevent a divorce such as an informal or trial separation. However, should divorce become inevitable then we can help divorcing couples to deal with joint assets, investments and property. For some younger couples, who choose to avoid some of the stress relating to divorce, we can assist with the composition of suitable pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreements.

In divorce and separation cases where children are involved, our experts are able to play a critical role regarding their welfare, where the issues of parental contact, maintenance payments, residence and care orders are involved.

Sometimes, domestic violence is involved. We can discuss and arrange for injunctions, non-molestation and occupation orders, and matrimonial home rights that can protect both you and your interests.

It pays to have a legal team who can combine supportiveness and empathy with expertise and experience. We offer an initial free 20 minute meeting, where we can meet you, understand the issues, and then help you to decide how best to proceed.

You might find the following helpful:

Reduced Rate Advice and Assistance Scheme (for middle income privately paying clients)

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Respondents Divorce Scheme

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Resolution

An organisation of lawyers and family justice professionals who believe in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters.

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