Family & Matrimonial

	Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not. So each is inevitably disappointed.
	- Albert Einstein

A breakdown of a marriage or relationship between couples is often a confusing and difficult time. Advice, assistance and representation are provided by our expert Family Law team and handled with the utmost sensitivity and understanding. We will take the time to listen and assess your situation so that we can guide you towards a resolution which is in the best interests of yourself and your dependants.

We are able to assist you in all aspects of Family Law, including divorce and separation, domestic violence and the complex area of property and financial issues arising from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship.

We are also able to provide advice and practical assistance in the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements or cohabitation agreements which may serve to avoid many of the problems which can arise if things do not work out.

Every marriage and every relationship is different and we therefore recognise that the circumstances of every Client require particular, individual attention. At Redferns Solicitors, we pride ourselves upon the provision of a personal service to Clients and nowhere is this more essential than in the area of Family Law.

For assistance please contact:
Damian Summerscales (based at our Weymouth Office). Tel: 01305 781401 or via email on .
Georgina Bacon (based at our Portland Office) Tel: 01305 823636 or via email on .

Family & Matrimonial legal advice and services from Redferns Solicitors of Weymouth & Portland, Dorset

GLOSSARY OF RELEVANT LEGAL TERMS: show | hide

Cohabitation Agreement: is a legal agreement reached between a couple who have chosen to live together (whether they are heterosexual or of the same sex), governing the couples' finances and the care of any children during the cohabitation and following the termination of the relationship.

Decree: an Order of the Court in proceedings commenced by petitioner.

Decree Absolute: a final certificate resulting from an application, dissolving a marriage.

Decree Nisi: an Order for divorce unless cause to the contrary is show within a set period.

Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage.

Parental Responsibility: the rights, duties, powers, authority and obligations a parent has for their child.

Partnership Disputes: disagreements concerning the running of a business partnership.

Pre-Nuptial Agreement: a written contract between two people who are about to marry, governing finances and the care of any children during the marriage and potential division if the marriage is later dissolved.

» A full glossary of Legal Terms is also available.