The issues that lead to relationship breakdown can be wide-ranging, emotional and not easy to understand even in the most amicable of situations.

Our divorce team are able to assist you to explain the divorce process and to guide you through the preparation of the initial papers to obtaining the final decree.

Separation – On the breakdown of a marital relationship, some couples may prefer not to proceed with a divorce either at that time or at all. We can advise on the terms of a separation agreement or, if appropriate obtaining a judicial separation.

Divorce - If you would prefer to obtain a divorce, there are many issues that need to be considered. Our specialist family team can advise on the timing and grounds of the divorce and progress matters through to decree absolute on your behalf.

Finances – On the breakdown of a marital relationship or civil partnership, the main difficulty can often be agreeing a fair division of the assets and, where appropriate, adequate and ongoing maintenance for one or other party and/or the children. Such matters can be made more difficult in marital breakdown by a claim by one spouse against the other's pension fund. In addition to providing advice, we can negotiate a settlement on your behalf or, if necessary, prepare your case for court.

Children – Children are always a paramount consideration upon the breakdown of a relationship. You may need help to assess the present and future needs of your children both in financial terms and in relation to residence or contact and parental responsibility.

Family injunctions – You may have experienced problems in the home or the other party has been violent towards you or harassed you. If so, we can help try to resolve those difficulties and, where required, invoke the protection of the court to secure your safety and, if necessary, that of your children.

Further information

Contact Susan Reyersbach (Member of Resolution and accredited member of the Law Society's Family Law panel) for further information or to arrange a meeting.

A free initial interview of up to half an hour may be available to you to meet us and find out whether we are able to assist you. In all cases, we will give you an indication of the level of costs likely to be involved and details of relevant charging rates.