Avon & Somerset Family Law

Our Child Care experts have a level of understanding gained through many years between them of representing families in this specialist are of Law. When dealing with Social Services it is crucial that you get the best advice and are represented by those who understand how the law may affect you and your family.

Legal Aid is still available if you and/or your child are or have been a victim of domestic abuse. This could be due to being physically or sexually assaulted or subjected to controlling or coercive behaviour, such as not being allowed to see your friends or family or having money withheld from you.

When parents separate it is always best if they can sort out arrangements for the children between themselves. If that is not possible then we can advise in relation to the best way forward whether that be attending mediation or applying to Court for a Child Arrangements Order as to where the child will live or how much time they will spend with each parent.

Whether you would like to create a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to provide reassurance for the future, or you need to challenge on the LPA, we can help. We have in-depth knowledge of this specialist area and can answer any questions you may have.

Before a LPA can be used it needs to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, which could take several weeks and incurs a registration fee of 82, although certain benefits are exempt and this fee may be halved if you have less than 12,000 in qualifying income.We would recommend that the LPA is registered straight away so that it can be used if needed.

Dealing with a loved one's estate following their death is a difficult and painful experience. We understand that you have to balance the sometimes overwhelming loss of a loved one with the need to make important arrangements and decisions. We have extensive experience in this area and can advise on many complex questions that may arise when dealing with a loved one's estate.