Our family lawyers, Newcastle, have over 30 years of experience in assisting clients with all family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Praised by our clients for our ‘positive attitude’, ‘professionalism’, and ‘helpfulness’, we are the perfect choice for anyone in search of family lawyers, Newcastle.
Reach out to Birch & Co’s specialist and supportive team today. Call us on 0191 284 5030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry now to get a bespoke fixed price estimate.
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How Can Our Family Lawyers, Newcastle Help?
• Divorce And Separation
If you have reached the difficult decision to legally end your marriage or civil partnership, our family lawyers, Newcastle, are here to help. We understand how big a step divorce or civil partnership dissolution is, and we will be by your side from start to finish, protecting your interests every step of the way.
• Financial Issues.
A divorce or civil partnership dissolution can have a significant impact on the parties’ financial situations. The financial aspects of a separation are often some of the most acrimonious and must be properly managed to avoid them escalating.
Our family lawyers, Newcastle, routinely secure excellent financial settlements on behalf of our clients. We will work tirelessly to ensure a fair outcome and safeguard your financial future.
• Children.
Divorces and civil partnership dissolutions involving children can give rise to several additional issues that must be resolved. Questions such as where your children should live and how they should split their time can be incredibly emotive and must be handled with sensitivity and compassion to find a workable solution.
Our family lawyers, Newcastle, have vast experience in negotiating settlements of child arrangements. We will always prioritise your child’s welfare, and we will actively encourage you and your ex-partner to identify resolutions that accord with their best interests.
• Inheritance Disputes.
If you are concerned about the terms of a loved one’s Will, our family lawyers, Newcastle, can help. Inheritance disputes can arise for a variety of reasons. For example, you may be concerned that your loved one’s Will is invalid or believe that it does not make reasonable financial provision for you. Whatever your concern, we are on hand to advise on the merits of your position and the options available to achieve your goals.
• Disputes Between Cohabitees.
The law treats cohabitees very differently from their married counterparts. Simply living together does not automatically give the parties rights akin to those of spouses or civil partners, regardless of the nature of their relationship. Accordingly, when unmarried partners separate, the parties are often surprised to learn that their entitlement to a share in the assets they had considered were jointly owned is limited.
Our family lawyers, Newcastle, frequently advise unmarried individuals on the extent of their rights when their relationship ends. We also regularly assist unmarried couples in preparing Cohabitation Agreements to detail how their assets should be divided in the event their relationship ends, thereby avoiding legal disputes.
• Family Injunctions.
If you need assistance in obtaining an injunction to prevent someone from approaching you or your children or going near your home, our family lawyers, Newcastle, are ideally placed to assist.
We treat matters of this nature with the sensitivity and urgency they require, taking prompt action to secure the injunction you need.
Why Choose Our Family Lawyers, Newcastle?
At Birch & Co., we pride ourselves on offering top quality legal support with a personal service. We are committed to resolving family law issues as quickly and amicably as possible to minimise the emotional and financial impact on our clients. Our family lawyers, Newcastle, avoid litigation wherever possible, firmly believing that our client’s efforts and money are better spent on building a positive future than on legal fees and Court proceedings. Instead, we usually recommend that our clients explore alternative dispute resolution methods, such as family arbitration or mediation, to resolve their issues.
Family arbitration is similar to litigation in that the arbitrator reaches a binding decision on the matter. That decision can only be appealed in very limited circumstances. However, arbitration is generally cheaper and quicker than litigation, and the parties retain a greater degree of control over the proceedings.
Family mediation involves an impartial third party, known as the mediator, helping the parties to reach an agreement on the issues arising from their separation. The mediator is not there to take sides or decide the issue; they simply encourage constructive dialogue between the parties. Family mediation is less costly, quicker, and far less stressful than Court proceedings and can achieve excellent results in appropriate cases.
Whatever dispute resolution method you choose, we will guide and support you through the process, offering cost-effective, pragmatic legal advice to achieve a swift resolution.
Reach out to Birch & Co’s specialist and supportive team today. Call us on 0191 284 5030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry now to get a bespoke fixed price estimate.
“I cannot fault the professionalism and helpfulness throughout what has been a difficult time. I would not hesitate to use your services again and would recommend you to others.” (Mrs Surtees)
