If you’re in need of assistance from a family solicitor, Newcastle, our expert team is on hand to help. Based in Gosforth, and coupling legal expertise with exceptional client care, our family law solicitors regularly achieve excellent settlements for our clients without resorting to court proceedings.

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 A Family Solicitor, Newcastle Help Me?

Family law is complex, and securing the best result for you and your family requires a thorough understanding of the legal principles and processes that apply. By working with experienced family lawyers like ours, you can ensure a fair settlement of your family law matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible.

Court proceedings should always be a last resort, particularly in family law cases where personal relationships are at stake. Our family lawyers are members of an organisation called ‘Resolution’, comprised of family law professionals committed to resolving family disputes in a constructive manner.

In many family law cases, such as those concerning financial settlements, the parties are obliged to attend a special meeting known as a ‘MIAM’ (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) before making any applications to court. At a MIAM, an impartial third party, known as the mediator, will discuss the issues with the parties, either together or separately, and assess the case’s suitability for mediation.

• Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process, and you need not engage with it even if the mediator believes it would help. You can simply obtain a certificate confirming your attendance at the MIAM and proceed to court.

However, mediation can produce excellent results in the right circumstances and has a variety of benefits. For example, it can often be arranged at short notice and is much quicker and cheaper than litigation. The parties can control the process, choosing the time, date and format of the mediation, as well as selecting the mediator whose experience and style fits with their situation and personalities.

Our family law solicitors will explain the mediation process in detail to you and help you to decide whether it is right for you. If you elect to give it a try, we will support you through the process, from start to finish. We’ll help you liaise with the mediator, advise you on the impact of any settlement proposals, and ensure any settlement reached protects your interests.

• Arbitration

If mediation isn’t suitable in your case or doesn’t result in a settlement of your issues, our family law solicitors might recommend arbitration. Arbitrators are usually family law solicitors or barristers, so they have a thorough understanding of family law and practice and years of experience dealing with family law disputes. Unlike a mediator, who does not decide your issue, the arbitrator listens to each party’s case and makes a binding decision. This effectively settles the matter.

Arbitration offers several key benefits. It is usually quicker than litigation, enabling the parties to achieve a swift resolution and move on with their lives. It is also often cheaper, thereby reducing your legal costs.

Sometimes, litigation is simply unavoidable. For example, if either party suspects the other is hiding assets, court proceedings may be necessary to ensure full disclosure and facilitate a fair outcome. If your case proceeds to court, we will guide you through the litigation process and prepare the most robust case possible to present to the judge.

What Issues Can A Family Solicitor, Newcastle Assist With?

Our specialist family solicitors advise clients on all family law matters, including the following:

• Divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and separation.
• Child arrangements.
• Injunctions.
• Will and inheritance disputes.
• Cohabitation disputes.
• Financial settlements.

How Much Does A Family Solicitor, Newcastle Charge?

How much your family law solicitor will charge depends on a number of factors, including the nature of your issue and its complexity. We understand that legal fees are a worry for many of our clients. We can assure you that when you choose us to help you with a family law matter, you’ll receive top-class legal advice and outstanding client care at an affordable cost.

We’ll discuss our charges with you at the outset of your matter. We’ll provide regular quotes and fee breakdowns, so you can see at a glance the work we’ve carried out on your case.

Where Can I Find A Family Solicitor, Newcastle?

Our family law team is based in Gosforth, Newcastle. We couple the expertise of a large legal practice with the personal service you’d expect from a local firm of solicitors. We are immensely proud of our ties to the local community, many of whom come to us as their first port of call whenever they need help with family law issues.

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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