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FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS

Family problems are extremely sensitive and can be difficult to deal with for those involved.  Here at MLS, our solicitors understand the stress that this can cause you both within your family and outside.

MLS offers not only excellent technical advice but also a common sense and pragmatic approach to reaching solutions either through negotiation or litigation.

WHICH FAMILY ISSUES DO WE ADVISE UPON?
  • Separation
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Divorce
  • Variation of existing maintenance orders
  • Children – Where a child would live, where a child would go to nursery or school, issues as to a child’s health care or child’s name, when and if a child would see their extended family to include grandparents and child maintenance
  • Advice upon the financial implications of a relationship breakdown
  • Before the event planning documents, pre-nuptial, post-nuptial or cohabitation agreements.
WHAT ABOUT THE COSTS?
  • Free initial consultation.
  • Experience in dealing with family law cases.
  • Fixed-fee divorce from just £1,450 NO VAT (this includes the fee charged by the court – £550)
  • Our other fees and costs explained to you from the outset (fee transparency- family)

If you would like specialist advice, then please at 01244 478 730 we will be more than happy to assist you.

Testimonials

Laura W, Chester

“Flexible, professional, and fair. Marta makes legal matters less complicated”

Sheila and Mike T, Chester

“Marta provided an excellent service and I will recommend her to any of my family and friends”

Kathy and John G, Wrexham

I would like to thank you for your efficiency, help and kindness. We’ll have no hesitation in recommending My Local Solicitor to friends and acquaintances and will certainly come back to you for any help that we need in the future.

Kathryn and John G, Wrexham

“Thank you for making the process such an easy and friendly one and for getting everything done so promptly”

Darren J, Chester

“I would not only recommend Marta, but would implore anyone who runs a business and employs staff to speak with her about a Lasting Power of Attorney. It’s the responsible thing to do.

Jane M, Chester

“Marta sorted out a Power of Attorney for my Dad quickly and efficiently. I certainly recommend!”

Abigail J, Wrexham

“Marta is so helpful and understanding. She takes time to explain legal terms in everyday language and is very considerate and patient. Would recommend her to anyone!”

John and Caroline T, Chester

Thank you for your home visits, and your helpfulness in discussions in preparing our LPA’s. We would have no hesitation in recommending your Professional Solicitor Services , to family and friends and thank you for making us feel so comfortable in your presence with your knowledge and expertise of the law.

Patrick O’Kane, London

“Marta is an excellent solicitor with practical, non-nonsense business skills, a good head for business and ability to deal with complex problems in a positive and efficient way”.

John and Caroline T, Chester

“We are grateful for your professional care and advice and the time afforded to us”

CLIENT GUIDES

 

Divorce

This document provides general guidance regarding divorce procedure. Your family lawyer will be able to provide specific advice based on your circumstances.

Cohabitation Agreements

This document provides general guidance regarding cohabitation agreements. It explains what a cohabitation agreement is, why you might want to make one, and the sorts of things you might want to put into it.

 

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

A couple planning to enter a marriage or civil partnership may decide to enter into an agreement that shows what they intend to happen to their money and property if the marriage or civil partnership were to end.