Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you thinking of separating but do not know whether you can cope financially? Are you worried about what will happen to the children, the house, your savings and pension?
Family relationship breakdown is very stressful. Good quality, sensible practical legal advice can reduce the stress and we are here to provide that level of support in a fair, sympathetic and cost effective way. We offer a specialist family service and can advise you of the best approach to help you move forward.
We deal with the following:
- Divorce and relationship breakdown
- Separation, cohabitation and prenuptial agreements
- Children, residence and contact
- Financial settlements and property disputes
- Periodical payments
- Pension splitting
- Change of name deeds
We will assess your situation, advise you on possible outcomes help you reach your objectives. We are specialists and we will work with you throughout your case
An Alternative Way to Divorce
Barker Son & Isherwood’s Family Department is now able to offer an alternative to the traditional way of resolving family disputes through the Courts, the collaborative process.
This alternative approach aims to reduce the emotional cost to couples and their children when families split. This involves couples working with their solicitors, all together in the same room, to reach agreement without the need for costly and stressful court battles.
‘Sadly, family breakdown is a fact of life’ explains Resolution Family Solicitor and trained collaborative lawyer Sandra Machin. ‘As members of Resolution, a 5700 strong group of family lawyers, we commit to minimising the financial and emotional pain it causes. We do this by adopting a conciliatory approach, which puts the needs of any children involved first. Collaborative law is a natural extension of this idea. By all sitting together, we ensure that couples stay in control of their own futures, instead of leaving decisions to a Judge in a courtroom’.
‘It takes a certain kind of couple, and a special kind of lawyer – one who is focused on solutions rather than confrontation – to make it work. Where it has been practised in the U.K, it has achieved remarkable results’.
The Firm is committed to offering the process best suited to each couple. Some will still prefer to use the traditional route; others will prefer to use the collaborative processes.
Sandra has recently completed her collaborative training and the firm’s family department is now able to offer this alternative approach to resolving family conflict and divorce. Sandra has been a family specialist for 25 years and is well known for her expertise in this area.
For further advice or assistance our Family team can be contacted on 01264 353411, email: info@bsandi.co.uk or at 32 High Street, Andover.
Should you require further advice regarding the best possible route for your specific circumstances, we offer a FREE advice clinic between 3.30pm-5pm on a Tuesday. Please contact us to book an appointment.
