Divorce/Separation

Gregsons provide specialist advice in respect of many family matters but particularly in respect of divorce and separation.

We aim to provide an efficient and sympathetic service at what is a difficult time.

If divorce is inevitable then we can help you cope with all the practical and legal aspects of the proceedings including the divorce itself and related financial and perhaps children issues.

Where parties are unmarried matters can be considerably more complicated but we can offer advice and legal assistance on the division of assets following cohabitation both in accordance with the new Civil Partnership Act and also in respect of general property/contract law as may be required.

It is also to be noted that we offer advice in respect of drafting pre nuptial agreements and pre registration agreements in respect of civil partnerships.

Distant Divorce

Non-defended Divorces - £250.00 plus V.A.T plus disbursements

We offer a prompt and reliable service to carry out non-defended divorce proceedings without the need to visit a solicitor.

We can provide a direct email and telephone contact service, with an experienced Divorce Solicitor who will receive instructions, draft the divorce papers and liaise with you through to Decree Absolute. This is at present available at a discounted rate of £250.00 plus V.A.T. plus disbursements, but excludes ancillary issues such as Children disputes and financial issues. For further details, please contact us without delay.

Children

We offer advice and assistance in respect of all private law proceedings in relation to children under the Childrens Act including contact applications, residence applications, prohibited steps and specific issue orders.

We also deal with private adoptions.

We will also act in care proceedings for you.

General Family Matters

In respect of divorce and separation there are always other aspects which can arise and we can offer advice and assistance in respect of the following related matters:-

Domestic violence

 

We can offer urgent advice and assistance in obtaining civil injunctions for personal protection and to protect occupation rights within the home. We can also advise you in respect of criminal proceedings pursuant to the Harassment Act and how to obtain that assistance via the police.

 

Referrals to Mediation

 

We would offer a referral to mediation in respect of all relevant matters, in particular Children Act proceedings and divorce/separation. We believe that mediation is an important alternative in many cases to issuing unnecessary and costly court proceedings.

 

Change of Name Deed

 

These are often necessary or desired following relationship breakdown. We can prepare the appropriate documentation in order to effect the same.

 

Grandparents' Rights

 

We can help maintain or re-establish contact with grandchildren when their parents separate in difficult circumstances by way of mediation, negotiation, or if necessary and appropriate, application to obtain the relevant orders.

 

Contacts

Ian Wright is a Partner in this firm and works from our Sefton Park Office. He is a member of "Resolution", formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association.

Home or hospital visits can be arranged. Advice will be given on the first appointment as to the availability of public funding (legal aid) and an overall idea of costs if funding is not available to you.