The Family team at Leeds Day understand that Family and Matrimonial matters require more than just keen negotiating skills and technical excellence. We never lose sight of the real issues that are important to our clients and we work closely with our clients to achieve swift practical and wherever possible, amicable solutions. We recognize that maintaining amicable relationships is all important particularly where there are children involved.
An extremely busy and highly regarded part of our firm, our family team which is headed by Simon Thomas, includes members of the Law Society's Family Panel, and Resolution; Tamara Glanvill is an accredited member of Resolution having undertaken significant assessment on Financial Provision and Children Matters and is also a collaborative lawyer. Simon Thomas is also accredited member of Resolution. Both Abby Smith and Simon Thomas have significant public children Act expertise and there a wealth of experience across the team in the following areas:
- Divorce/Dissolution, Separation and the breakdown of relationships
- Domestic violence and emergency injunctions
- Children matters including care proceedings and residence, contact, parental responsibility, changes of name and adoption
- Financial implications of divorce and breakdown of relationships including maintenance and property
- Prenuptial settlements
- Cohabitee's rights and claims
- Collaborative family work.
The team subscribe to the Resolution Code of Practice which encourages settlement of disputes by negotiation wherever possible. Whilst we aim to achieve our client's objectives by negotiation, we will take effective legal proceedings where appropriate to protect their interests.
We have specialist knowledge of business and pension issues relating to the division of assets and we can call upon assistance from our other departments on commercial matters, trust issues and investments.
We take a sensitive and objective approach to divorce. Whatever your circumstances seperation will often be a source of sadness and disappointment. We see it as our role to guide you through the legal system to use a considerable expertise we have in dealing with difficult situations to make them as straightforward for you as possible. We have a proven track record of achieving successful financial settlements, often without recourse to Court.
If you have a family problem you can always discuss it with us. No matter how small or large, we will be able to help.
