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Dividing Assets

Not so new now but still a major change in the way assets are divided after divorce. more

 

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is more common than generally supposed and is a problem for both partners. more

 

Child Contact

When parents are separating it is vitally important that proper child contact arrangements are made. more

 

Who owns the house?

When relationships breakdown and couples decide to separate, often the most difficult issue is the occupation of and ownership in the home. more

Child Contact

cl_top_2 It is generally accepted and reinforced by the Law that it is good for children to grow up knowing both parents and spending time with both their mother and father.

 

When parents are separating it is vitally important that proper arrangements are made so this is a positive experience.

 

We all know that children thrive on certainty and routine. There needs to be a degree of flexibility but everyone needs to know that the pattern is consistent. You may no longer like your ex, he or she may infuriate and irritate you beyond endurance sometimes.

 

It is important however to remember that whether you like it or not your ex is important to your child. Blood is definitely thicker than water. You need to protect but you also need to let go and try to trust the other. No wonder good parenting is the most difficult job going.

 

The most successful parenting happens because parents respect and support each other, speak positively about the other (even when you are seething inside). There is no one like your ex to "push your buttons" and make you behave irrationally - its probably one of the reasons you are no longer together!

 

Okay, so that's the ideal? Alright for most but you have got the ex from hell! Sometimes involving a Lawyer becomes necessary. You have tried countless times to sort it out, your family have tried as well, but it just gets worse and worse. The arguments start to dominate your thoughts and your children are caught in the middle sensing something is wrong. Even worse if they hear the shouting and see you upset.

 

Going to Court can help. It can add another dynamic, it can "reign in" an unreasonable person who is used to getting his or her own way. It can give the children a voice.

 

The Application is made under the Children Act. There are checklists imposed on the Court to ensure all the circumstances are considered fully and increasingly the children are involved, appropriately.

 

At McAras we have an experienced team of Family Lawyers who deal with all these problems every day. But we are also human!  We have our own life experiences we can draw on. We can guide you and advise you so that you can achieve the best outcome possible.

 

Legal bills can be frightening and although using a Solicitor isn't cheap, we can offer payment plans and Public Funding (Legal Aid) where available. Our experience can save you money. We will advise you in the most cost efficient way. We value our reputation and we care. We are enthusiastic and committed to doing our very best for you.

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