Busy Start To The Year For Lees Family Law Solicitors

June 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Lees’ family law solicitors have seen an increase in the number of new clients since the turn of the year.

A spokesperson for Lees’ family law solicitors, Jenniffer Skillen-Smith explained, "We're delighted to have made such as positive start to the year.  In the current economic climate, seeking legal advice is often the last thing on people's minds, and so it's a testament to the hard work of our family law solicitors that our clients are seeing the value of our services in order to help resolve their legal issues."

Lees’ divorce solicitors are on hand to help when a marriage is over, ensuring that all the legalities are taken care of.  Although divorce is an extremely difficult time for all concerned, the experienced divorce solicitors at Lees will make this time easier, no matter how straightforward or complicated the situation is.

It's essential to put children first in any separation agreement, and Lees’ family law solicitors can advise as to where children should live, and the rights of parents, as well as other issues that will affect access, custody and all other questions relating to children.

For those who aren't married, there aren't the same legal rights as there are for a married couple. So there are plenty of things that need to be considered;  from children, to selling the home, and other assets, therefore getting the right legal advice is essential.

Financial advice will also be needed by many people at the time of divorce or separation, so that both parties know what to expect, and whether the home needs to be sold in order to fund additional properties.  Parties will want to know whether they are entitled to additional assets, or what will happen with pensions or insurance policies.

A civil partnership will make a relationship between a same sex couple more formal, and give the couple specific legal rights.  Speaking to a family law solicitor ensures that both parties are aware of their rights.  If the civil partnership ends, then both parties will want to know where they stand in the eyes of the law.

As a result of recent case law, pre-nuptial agreements are now given much more weight in the UK and therefore a pre-nuptial agreement which is drawn up correctly, prior to a marriage, can save a lot of heartache if the marriage subsequently breaks down.  Not just for celebrities, pre-nuptial agreements can be important for those who enter a marriage for example with significant assets, or if there is a big difference in income, or a different percentage ownership of a property or properties. There are many other scenarios which couples should consider before they marry and these issues need to be considered properly. At Lees Solicitors we can offer guidance, support and advice in this area.

Find out more about the work carried out by Lees Family Law Solicitors by visiting http://www.lees.co.uk/family-law.php or by calling 0151 647 9381 today.