You and you alone will know your relationship or marriage, and it is in difficulty or comes to an end, only you can make the heart-wrenching decisions that may bring with them more heartache and pain in the early stages.
So many people are influenced by relatives or friends who try and persuade you in to staying, often 'for the sake of the children' or because they they think they have your best interests at heart, know what is best for you and don't want to see you suffer.Rash decisions are often made in times of stress - decisions you often regret later, or decisions that will lead to anger and resentment if you stay for the wrong reasons.
So many people are influenced by relatives or friends who try and persuade you in to staying, often 'for the sake of the children' or because they they think they have your best interests at heart, know what is best for you and don't want to see you suffer.Rash decisions are often made in times of stress - decisions you often regret later, or decisions that will lead to anger and resentment if you stay for the wrong reasons.
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You are probably on an emotional roller-coaster with feelings of despair, anger, confusion and fear. You know that the very fabric of your life has changed but you are unsure what will replace it; what will happen to the children, where is everyone going to live, what am I entitled to; what am I going to have to pay; what will happen to my business, my farm, my pension etc.
Adopting a child can be the most wonderful experience, not just for you but for the child. Giving a child a loving family home can bring so many rewards and this will be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It isn't easy to change your world to welcome a child into your own family but with support and help from the many adoption agencies your journey can be so worthwhile.
Upon the breakdown of your marriage or relationship, one of the first concerns is that of financial support, not just for you but for the children. For the mother, concern is usually whether she will have sufficient income from the father of the children to support them; for the father the concern is as to how he will survive when he has to pay Child Support from a limited income.
I've always argued that, when it comes to the law, you should get the best advice you can afford. You might think that I would say that, but I do believe it is especially true when it comes to divorce and the long-term implications of the decisions you make. I make this point now because two forces are converging to make life even more complicated for those in the throes of separation and divorce; especially those with children.
This changes how you view the definition of marriage. If you choose not to marry then your Partnership must be registered to become a Civil Partnership otherwise you are only cohabiting (living together) which provides you with no guarantees or security for your future and you may have little or no protection if your relationship breaks down.
Reviews (9)
Ami Fowler
Dec 14, 2021
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Lis Allen
Nov 26, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Gordon Lowe and Co recently provided me expert support on a contractual employment law matter. They demonstrated a high level of legal expertise and authority combined with a responsive and reassuring level of service, I have no hesitation recommending them.
Gordon Lowe and Co recently provided me expert support on a contractual employment law matter. They demonstrated a high level of legal expertise and authority combined with a responsive and reassuring level of service, I have no hesitation recommending them.
Mike Burke
Sep 25, 2021
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We had a tenancy issue to be resolved that proved a lot more complicated than we had expected. We were really happy with the service that Gordon & Co provided and with Dominic Plessier in particular. His attention to detail and calm presence was much valued when we were out of our depth in terms of how to navigate our way through the legal process. He wisdom was much appreciated, as was his regard to our circumstances when it came to settling our account in a reasonable and helpful manner. Mike & Jacky.
Adrian Cross
Aug 24, 2021
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Initially, I was unsure about how to handle a potential legal matter that had arisen. An early conversation with Dominic Plessier of Gordon Lowe & Co., about my circumstances, what I was hoping to achieve and what outcomes I could expect, very quickly and expertly simplified my situation in a legal context. I had no hesitation in engaging Dominic through Gordon Lowe & Co. to guide me through this process and represent my interest. Throughout, Dominic has been utterly professional, highly efficient and clearly very knowledgable, but also very understanding of my inexperience in this field. Dominic
Phillip Ludgate
Aug 13, 2021
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I was looking for a Solicitor who could help with a complex legal matter and had several recommendations from colleagues to speak to Gordon Lowe & Co Solicitors. I was told to speak to Dominic, who responded to my email within minutes and put me at ease that everything could be sorted out. Dominic kept me updated at every stage of the process and I had instant trust that Gordon Lowe were highly experienced and knowledgeable Solicitors. I would highly highly recommend them to anyone with a legal matter that needs to be resolved quickly. I've also read through some of the below negative comments
Kate King
Aug 12, 2021
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Excellent, excellent, excellant!
Caring, professional, diligent, knowledgeable, responsive, truthful and value for money.
I recommend Gordon Lowe Solicitors to all my friends and family from now on, significantly better value and service than I’ve had when I used a larger Bristol firm that I felt was too big to care and did not get to know my needs.
Initially I was worried by this firms previous two negative reviews, but I found these to be unfounded in my dealings with Guy and his team. If I ever had to leave a telephone message, I was always contacted back speedily and was made to feel valued
Caring, professional, diligent, knowledgeable, responsive, truthful and value for money.
I recommend Gordon Lowe Solicitors to all my friends and family from now on, significantly better value and service than I’ve had when I used a larger Bristol firm that I felt was too big to care and did not get to know my needs.
Initially I was worried by this firms previous two negative reviews, but I found these to be unfounded in my dealings with Guy and his team. If I ever had to leave a telephone message, I was always contacted back speedily and was made to feel valued
John Davies
Aug 10, 2021
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Marc Davies
Aug 10, 2021
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Supported our mortgage application - by providing guidance on what a guarantor responsibility’s are.
This ensure our mortgage and house purchase was processed quickly so we could take advantage of the stamp duty holiday before 30 June 2021.
Lovely people to work with and will 100% use them again
Marc and Hilary Davies
This ensure our mortgage and house purchase was processed quickly so we could take advantage of the stamp duty holiday before 30 June 2021.
Lovely people to work with and will 100% use them again
Marc and Hilary Davies
J. Ts
Jul 28, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Dominic was professsional, clearly an expert in his field, and responsive while not overbearing. He made sure a difficult situation was dealt with smoothly and quickly, but with great attention to detail. I am very grateful to him for his help.
Dominic was professsional, clearly an expert in his field, and responsive while not overbearing. He made sure a difficult situation was dealt with smoothly and quickly, but with great attention to detail. I am very grateful to him for his help.
