Family Matters

The family is the basic unit of society and means more than anything to most of us. Sadly however it is a fact of modern life that not all marriages or partnerships are successful. When a breakdown happens there are often complicated issues to be sorted out. This is where you need to have calm professional guidance to help you make the right decisions in a stressful period.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our team of family lawyers and backup staff offer a dedicated first class service to help you through these difficult times and achieve the best result for you - and your family.

We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer our clients. We will be with you every step of the way to guide you and answer any queries or anxieties you may have. We will keep you informed at every stage of the process.

WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS?

Life is so much more complex these days with multiple relationships and difficult issues about property and finance. In most cases however it always comes down to:

• the children; their welfare, their residence arrangements and contact with the other party, maintenance payments and possibly involvement with Social Services
• property; the fair division of the family assets including the home pensions and maintenance arrangements.

Also unfortunately issues of domestic violence arise and injunctions can be sought for protection of family members.

In all these areas we have experienced lawyers ready to work for you. We emphasise negotiation and agreement rather than conflict and confrontation but always of course fighting for you and your best interests.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

We will tell you from the outset the likely cost and there is a facility for payment by affordable instalments. Some people are entitled to Legal Aid and we will tell you about this.

WHAT NEXT?

If you are unfortunately in need of any advice on any problems like this, we are ready to represent you and guide you through.

To find out more contact one of our family lawyers

Christine Bowman christinebowman@howard-over.co.uk or 01752 405774 Plymstock Office

Stephen Randall spr@howard-over.co.uk or Ruth Branagh ruthbranagh@howard-over.co.uk on 01752 556606 Devonport Office

Jan Millar jm@howard-over.co.uk on 01752 690123 Ivybridge Office

All our offices have parking close by and you can pick the one most convenient to you.