Family Department
We have a team of specialists who provide an excellent quality of advice and represent clients in all aspects of family law.
Much of our casework is privately funded (at competitive rates) and we remain committed to undertaking publicly funded family work.
We recognise that family breakdown for whatever reason is extremely stressful; consequently we will respond quickly to your requests and give you advice, support and guidance as well as offering you first class representation.
Children
- Residence and contact
- Care proceedings
- International cases (including abduction and relocation Cases)
- Adoption
We are particularly recognized for our work in this field, especially in cases involving Social Services, Adoption and International Child Abduction. As well as acting for parents and carers, we regularly act for children and are often instructed by children's Guardians.
Separation and Divorce
- Divorce
- Financial matters ancillary to divorce
- Personal protection injunctions
- Cohabitation disputes
- Financial settlement for children
- Civil Partnership
We can advise on all aspects of Divorce, Cohabitation disputes and can also provide comprehensive advice for those intending to register under the new Civil Partnership Act. When possible we assist clients to reach mediated settlements, so as to avoid the cost, stress and uncertainty of litigation. Where mediation is not effective or appropriate we take a pro-active approach to obtaining a swift and satisfactory conclusion to proceedings.
Nina Hansen
Karan Chadha
Laura Coyle
Freemans is a Community Legal Service provider on children matters. We will tell if you are eligible for financial support.