Markham Family Law

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Divorce/Separation

Making the decision to separate and/or divorce can be a dauting one. It can make you feel overwhelmed and worried about the future ahead. At Markham Family Law we have a wealth of experience to ensure that yours and your children’s positions are properly protects. We will explain your options and assist you to find the best way forward to reach the best and most economical solution for you. We will explain the whole process to you in easy to understand language and support you step-by-step, from beginning to end.

Child Arrangements

Making the decision to separate and/or divorce can be a dauting one. It can make you feel overwhelmed and worried about the future ahead. At Markham Family Law we have a wealth of experience to ensure that yours and your children’s positions are properly protects. We will explain your options and assist you to find the best way forward to reach the best and most economical solution for you. We will explain the whole process to you in easy to understand language and support you step-by-step, from beginning to end.

Financial Settlement

When you separate, one of your main concerns is likely to be the future arrangements for the children. Coparenting can feel like a difficult, and sometimes impossible, task. You each want the best for your children but you cannot always decide what that is. Markham Family Law have a wealth of experience in assisting clients to navigate these difficult situations and find the best way forward to ensure the child arrangements promote their best interests.

Breakdown of a Modern Family

At Markham Family Law we have extensive experience to be able to support you through the breakdown of your family unit, regardless of its shape or size. We can assist with the separation of civil partners and unmarried couples, as well as married, same sex and opposite sex couples. Your situation will be treated with compassionate, confidentiality and support to get your through this difficult time and ensure that your position is properly protected, together with that of your children.

Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

At Markham Family Law, we don’t only deal with the breakdown of relationships, we are also experienced in advising on financial protection as part of your relationship, in order to put your mind at rest for the future ahead. Whether you are wanting to record your financial plans prior to, or after, marriage, we can advise you and draw up your agreements. These agreements can be complex, particularly where financial assets and family structures are untraditional, but they can form a vital part of financial planning for yourself and your family to ensure a secure future.

Cohabitation Agreements

At Markham Family Law we have a wealth of experience advising on and preparing Cohabitation Agreements to detail, not only what should happen in the event of a breakdown of a relationship, but also the financial arrangements throughout the relationship and what should happen financially, in the event of marriage. These documents form an invaluable part of an unmarried couple’s financial planning and can avoid the need for future, complex legal disputes should the relationship breakdown.

Court Proceedings

At Markham Family Law we understand that court proceedings can be a daunting prospect. We have many years’ experience representing client’s and providing support and guidance through the court process to achieve the best outcome possible. We will explain the process to you step-by-step and ensure you have the highest level of advocacy appropriate to your needs to ensure that your case is presented in the most effective way. We strive to ensure the fairest and most appropriate outcome for you whilst providing the support you need.

Alternatives to Court proceedings

There are many alternatives to court available to you to assist with reaching a resolution in your dispute. At Markham Family Law we will advise on the options most appropriate to your circumstances to ensure that your case is settled in the most efficient and cost effective way. We will advise you on options, such as, Mediation, Collaboration, Arbitration and Early Evaluation. We can negotiate settlement on your behalf, conduct collaborative meetings or arrange private hearings for you. These options will always be quicker and often more cost effective, than using the court process.

Fees and funding options

As all family cases are unique in circumstances and complexity, without knowing the details of your case, it can be difficult to advise on what costs will be involved and how long your matter is likely to take. A lot will depend on the issues and/or assets involved. At Markham Family Law we will conduct our initial appointment on a fixed fee to establish the facts, provide initial advice, discuss the options available to you and formulate a way forward. We will then be able to advise on overall costs and discuss with you options for funding your case. It is important to us that you are kept informed about your costs and throughout your case we will provide you with a breakdown of costs incurred and keep you updated on future cost forecasts. We will work with you to ensure that your costs are kept proportionate and that matters are concluded as quickly as possible.