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What are Matrimonial and Non-Matrimonial Assets?
When couples divorce, it is commonly believed that all assets are split equally between parties however this is rarely the case. The reason behind this is when assets are put into the ‘matrimonial pot’ ready for dividing between parties it is important to distinguish between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
Making Child Arrangements after Divorce – Parenting Plans and More
Here we discuss and advise divorcing couples the options that are available when making child arrangements.
How Do We Help?
We listen… we invest our time in giving you an initial free 30 minute consultation to establish your unique situation.
We care… we pride ourselves on working tirelessly on your behalf for the best outcome for you.
Our Services
Separation
You need professional experienced advice. We offer a free 30 minute consultation to establish your situation and outline your legal rights.
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Divorce
Sort out issues arising from the breakdown of your marriage including what will happen to your home, your finances and the care of your children.
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Civil Partnerships
Divorce ends marriage and dissolution ends Civil Partnership. However, both processes are fundamentally the same and should therefore be approached with care and due process.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial
The complexities of preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements cannot be underestimated.
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Cohabitation
No matter how long you have been cohabiting with your partner, you will not have the same protection / rights as a married couple upon separation.
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CHILDREN
Whilst a child’s wellbeing should always be paramount, it is not always possible to agree childcare arrangements amicably or outside court.
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ADOPTION
We offer legal advice, support and representation on all aspects of adoption. We are experienced in step-parent adoption
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GRANDPARENTS
The breaking down of family relationships not only affects the couple and their children – but also grandparents too.
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FERTILITY & PARENTING
We are here to assist and advise you upon surrogacy, assisted reproduction, donor conception and co-parenting.
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About Birkett & Co. Family Law
Our family law specialist, Jacquie Birkett, is a UK Law Society prize winner, a member of Resolution and a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel.