Our Family Courts are massively overstretched leading to significant delays in cases being finalised. Cases involving a parent applying to resolve arrangements for their children on separation are now taking an average of 47 weeks to reach a final outcome and divorcing couples asking the court to decide on a financial settlement can take up to 12 months (or longer if the case is complex).
A court application is therefore usually to be considered a last resort when all other attempts at reaching an agreement have failed.
One of the best ways to avoid the need to involve the court is parties taking early tailored advice from a specialist family solicitor.
Join us at our Free Legal Clinic in Todmorden
The cost of consulting a solicitor is often a worry and can prevent some people taking early advice, at Wrigley Claydon we understand this and have tailored two options; a free appointment at our weekly legal clinic for general advice (see below) or a fixed fee appointment to obtain advice tailored to your personal circumstances to put you in the best position to move towards an early and lasting agreement.
If you are thinking about or are ready to separate, we are here to assist and guide you with all aspects of that.
Speak to our Family Law Specialists
Rhona and her colleague Zahra Ali have over 35 years of experience in Family Law between them and are committed to helping you try to avoid ending up in the court system (where it is avoidable).
Please feel free to contact us to book in for either of the options above- see details below.
