Family Law
Family Law is an increasingly complex area of Law. When there is a lot at stake, you do want a strong legal team in your corner and "divorce lawyer near me" may not always give you the best results and people you want looking after your back during this time. We can say, with pride, that the majority of our clients are client referrals, and we like it that way.
However, if you have found our page searching online and are seeking legal advice, we are here to assist.
We are experienced in guiding our clients through difficult times. Family Law cases require strategy, comprehensive analysis of financial circumstances and empathy to obtain the best possible outcomes.
With an impressive track record in divorce and family law cases, we are experts in our field. You can count on taking back control of your situation. You can rely on fair, honest and solution-oriented legal advice. We solve complex problems swiftly and discreetly. We provide highly bespoke legal advice. Our Family team understand the importance of preserving our clients' confidentiality practising the highest level of discretion at all times.
Divorce
We are known for being strategists in solving problems for those who wish to protect their assets during a difficult and emotional time of divorce as well as for those who are fighting for their fair share. We specialise in complex medium to high-net-worth cases involving multi-layer financial issues. From businesses to international (hidden) assets, to trusts and investments to properties and pensions. At Penn Chambers, we have a reputation for a smart approach to achieving exceptional results.
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Dissolution of a Relationship
Whether you are married, a same-sex couple or cohabitees, we will help you consider the right options available for you; including guiding you sensitively through the emotional time of "divorcing" and considering mediation where possible.
If you have decided that you wish to immediately end your relationship permanently then a "divorce" may be appropriate.
If you are married and wish to bring your relationship to a permanent end, this is known as a divorce. If you are in a same-sex civil partnership and wish to bring your relationship to a permanent end, this is known as dissolution.
By contacting our specialist family and children team we can ensure that you receive the best legal advice in a considerate way to ensure best and sensible possible outcomes with the least amount of stress and acrimony possible.
Finances
We can guide you through the maze of dealing with financial matters on separation, whether you are a same-sex couple, cohabitees or married and help you achieve the settlement you deserve. With years of specialist experience in this area, we are able to advise you on the divisions of pensions, investments, businesses and other assets including the family home.
The rules regarding couples who were not married to each other or who did not enter into a Civil Partnership even if they consider themselves common-law spouses are very different.
When looking at the financial implications of the breakdown of a relationship apportioning assets is never easy. Generally speaking, the starting point will be equality in the division of assets or property between the spouse or civil partner.
This does NOT necessarily mean 50% each.
Injunctions
Regrettably, there are times within a relationship when one party is subjected to domestic violence by the other party. Domestic violence is the emotional, physical and sexual abuse between people who have at some time had an intimate or family relationship. At such times it may be necessary to seek the assistance of the Court for protection.
If you are at risk of domestic violence or have suffered threats of harm, emotional abuse or financial abuse then you may be entitled to obtain an injunction against the perpetrator which gives you protection against continuing violence and/or harassment. Our specialist family team have vast experience in dealing with such matters and can ensure that you get swift and adequate protection for you and your family. From Personal injunctions to Asset or Property injunctions.
Children
Determining what "rights" and responsibilities you have for your children is not determined by your status as a father or a mother but by whether you have parental responsibility.
Stepparents (including same-sex couples) may also acquire parental responsibility by:
a) Executing a parental responsibility agreement or
b) Applying to the Court for a Parental Responsibility Order.
Section 8 Orders
It is only in circumstances where parents or step-parents (including Civil Partners) cannot agree on arrangements for their children that the Court will intervene. There are four types of Court Orders available.
We will carefully and sympathetically advise you about 'custody' (Residence) and 'access' (Contact) (now collectively known as child arrangement orders (CAO's) issues whether you are married or not and ensure that suitable arrangements are made in a sensitive and constructive manner through what can be a difficult and emotional time.
TESTIMONIALS
Penn Chambers Solicitors
"I highly recommend and express my gratitude to Penn Chambers for their outstanding legal assistance throughout my divorce process. Their professionalism and meticulous attention to detail are instrumental in navigating through what is undoubtedly a challenging time. Their expertise and guidance provide me with the confidence and reassurance I need during such a sensitive legal matter. I wholeheartedly recommend Shak, Emma & Phoebe to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation during a divorce."
- TA, 2024
"Excellent results from Mr Inayat he actually got me a hell of a lot more than everyone said I would get. Will recommend him and it was money very well spent.
5-star service."
- Mr Wilson, 2018
"I want to thank you for the friendly and professional services I have received.
From the outset when I met Shak, I felt assured that I had chosen the right solicitors to handle my case. Honesty and transparency were appreciated and made me feel at ease.
As for [Emma Aslett], you provided excellent service and promptly attended to my queries.
You always kept me updated. I could not have asked for any more!
I would highly recommend Penn Solicitors to my family and friends.
Thank you again and wishing you all the best for the future."
- Mr Patel, 2019
"Shak Inayat was able to advice me on the process, and the relevant law, and help me map out a sensible approach to the divorce negotiations. At a very difficult time, he remained clear thinking when emotion was getting in the way of my better judgement!"
- Mr Newman, 2020
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