Family & Relationships

Our family and relationships department cover all issues around children and family law, including personal relationships, relationship breakdown and children in the context of divorce or separation, plus children in public law and cross-border disputes.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Courts are keen to encourage Alternative Dispute Resolution to reduce the number of parties who attend Court

Children & Disputes

At Parker Bullen all our Family Solicitors have experience in acting for mothers, fathers and Special Guardians in advising on all aspects of the law concerning children matters

Civil Partnership

Non related, same sex couples may enter into a civil partnership. This is not the same as same sex marriage and civil partners cannot call themselves married for legal purposes

Cohabitation & Unmarried Couples

It is important to ensure that you know your rights as a cohabitee; people who live together but do not marry do not have the same rights as husbands and wives or Civil Partners

Consent Order

A Consent Order is a written document drafted by a solicitor that incorporates the financial settlement of divorcing parties

Divorce

We offer a free no obligation initial consultation. Taking legal advice at an early stage can often avoid potential pitfalls and can enable you to resolve matters sooner

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual or financial

Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)

We explain more about either Court-led or private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings

Financial Settlements

We offer a free no obligation initial consultation so you can make plans for your financial future following your divorce

Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements

Pre-nups and post-nups are becoming popular amongst those wishing to preserve assets in the event of marital breakdown

Partner & Head of Family & Relationships Department

Terri Anson-Dean

Senior Associate

Senior Solicitor