Marriage and family proceedings
Advice and representation concerning validity of marriage, dissolution, judicial separation and other family causes.
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Probate & family causes
We advise on marriage and family proceedings, adoption and guardianship applications, wills, grants of probate, letters of administration and the management of estates.
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01
THE MATTER BEHIND THE LAW
Family decisions
and estate matters.
Family proceedings can involve difficult decisions about marriage, children, maintenance and property. Estate work may begin with planning through a will or arise later when a family needs authority to manage and distribute a person’s assets.
The firm’s published scope includes divorce and separation, adoption, guardianship, custody and maintenance, wills, probate, letters of administration and estate distribution.
02 HOW WE CAN HELP
Family proceedings
and succession.
We help clients understand the relevant application or process, the documents required and the decisions that need attention at each stage.
Maintenance, custody and settlements
Support on maintenance, custody, settlements and related arrangements, taking account of the legal process and circumstances raised.
Adoption and guardianship
Legal assistance with adoption and guardianship matters, including the associated applications and documentation.
Wills and succession rights
Preparation and review of wills, and advice concerning testate and intestate succession and the rights that arise on death.
Probate and administration
Support with applications for probate or letters of administration and the steps involved in administering an estate.
Estate distribution and property
Advice on distribution of estate assets, partition of family property and related arrangements for its sale or transfer.
03 A CLEAR WAY THROUGH
Share the context
Tell us what has happened, what you need to decide and any dates or documents that matter.
Understand the position
We review the relevant facts and explain the issues, options and points that need attention.
Agree the next steps
We discuss a suitable scope of work and what action, documentation or representation may follow.
Information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Contact the firm to discuss the facts of your matter.
05 START A CONVERSATION
Let’s discuss
your matter.
Send a brief enquiry. Our team can help you identify an appropriate next step.
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