The breakdown of a relationship can be a very emotional and stressful situation to deal with. Aletta Shaw’s well regarded and highly experienced team offer expert advice and practical solutions to any problems you might encounter. We offer bespoke legal advice and support throughout the process which is tailored to your particular needs, objectives and situation.
We offer video or telephone appointments, so you can have a face to face meeting without having to leave work or home, if you prefer.
It is important to seek legal advice as early as possible to prevent you taking action that could later prejudice your position. We could give numerous examples of cases when a lack of proactive legal advice at the outset, has resulted in thousands of pounds being incurred trying to resolve the issues.
There is an understandable perception that a divorce is incredibly expensive. This can be off-putting and may discourage someone from taking legal advice at all. There will inevitably be some cost involved in obtaining legal advice and support; and some cases are more complex or contentious than others. But in our experience, it is the approach that is the key. There are many options available. Lawyers writing letters back and forth is not necessarily the best option. One size does not fit all and our lawyers know this.
The correct approach at the outset is fundamental to ensure that you don’t prejudice your interests and to avoid acrimony, delay and potentially much higher legal fees. Our team are experienced in all types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Court proceedings are notoriously costly, both financially and emotionally. These days they almost always involve considerable delay, sometimes for many months. ADR can provide tailored, flexible, cost-effective alternatives.
If court proceedings are necessary, then our expert team will guide you through the process continuing to be focussed on early settlement when that is possible and appropriate.
