Solicitors in Southgate, London

Legal Services in Southgate

Divorce Solicitors

No one enters into a marriage expecting it to end, but if you decide that your relationship is over, our divorce solicitors in Southgate are here to help, offering a friendly service and straightforward advice. We can guide you through the process of divorce, whether its an amicable split or a contested case, and keep you updated at every step of the way.

If you’ve decided to separate but don’t wish to divorce, we can offer practical advice and draft a ‘legal separation’, detailing the arrangements for any children, money and property in a legally valid agreement. We can also advise on mediation, a more cost-effective and often more amicable way of managing a relationship breakdown versus litigation.

Our experienced legal professionals can assist with financial settlements and child arrangements and are primed to give you the best chance of success. They will manage the necessary paperwork and communicate with the courts if necessary. Enlisting legal help ensures that any agreement is legally watertight and that your interests are protected.

Domestic Abuse Cases

If you are, or have been, a victim of domestic abuse, speaking to a stranger about your situation can be a daunting prospect. Our expert domestic abuse solicitors are empathetic and informative, and well versed in the intricacies of family law, dedicated to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

There are various legal protections available to individuals:

Non-molestation orders: These are legal injunctions issued by courts to protect someone from harassment, violence or threatening behaviour. They can provide immediate relief to someone suffering domestic abuse or harassment and are intended to prevent further harm.
Restraining orders: Offering another layer of protection, these injunctions are often issued in criminal cases to prevent the offender from approaching or contacting the victim. Restricting an individual’s movements can provide additional security.
Occupation orders: Often issued in domestic abuse case, these legal documents detail who is responsible for utility bills and the rent or mortgage for a property, whether someone can live in the family home and even whether someone can enter the surrounding area.

It’s imperative to act quickly in domestic abuse situations, to prevent further complications and harm. Our legal experts understand it’s not easy for anyone in an abusive relationship to take the next step and that both practical and emotional issues are at play. We can help you break ties without danger and to access reliable, robust legal support.

Child Arrangement Disputes

Our family law solicitors have vast experience in child arrangement disputes and are here to help reach agreements that put your children’s needs first. We know that tensions can run high for separating couples and aim to minimise stress and uncertainty for those involved. Our legal experts can help with a variety of issues.

Child arrangement orders, previously known as child contact and residence orders, are legal agreements detailing a child’s living and contact arrangements following a separation. They set out where a child will live, be it with a parent or non-parent, and a child’s contact with someone they don’t live with, typically the non-resident parent.

The child’s custody will be outlined in these agreements, as well as any visitation rights and responsibilities. Unless the child is at risk, the court will generally be of the belief that it’s in the child’s best interest to remain in contact with a parent.

Specific issue orders can be applied to resolve any disagreement about an aspect of parenting, such as where a child will attend school, whether a child should receive medical treatment, how religion is involved in a child’s upbringing, whether the child has a change of name and whether the main carer can take the child to live abroad.

Parental responsibility encompasses all of the above and is a crucial legal duty. For fathers not named on the birth certificate, we can advise on your rights and help you obtain parental responsibility. We can also offer advice to parents on understanding and exercising this legal duty.

Our family law solicitors can also assist in child welfare cases. Providing legal advise and representation, we can help parents make informed decisions and prepare for meetings and hearings. We will take urgent action where needed and work alongside the local authority and other agencies to safeguard children and their families.

Offering former couples a neutral space for negotiation, separation mediation is a cost-effective solution for couples to reach agreements and finalise arrangements regarding their children. Our child arrangement dispute solicitors are dedicated to working alongside couples in mediation and to talk through their available options.

Financial Settlements

Asset division can be a stressful and confusing part of a separation. Our financial settlement solicitors are dedicated to reaching a fair financial agreement that respects an individual’s unique situation. Whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings, our legal practitioners are here if you need help agreeing on who gets what.

Spousal maintenance is paid by one party to the other following divorce to ensure the latter can maintain an acceptable standard of living. It is typically an ongoing agreement and is legally enforceable. Sometimes a ‘clean break divorce’ is sought through the courts, preventing either party from making a financial claim against the other in future.

Child maintenance is money paid from a parent, typically a non-resident and to the primary carer, to provide financial stability for a child after changing familial circumstances. Our solicitors can help resolve maintenance issues, either directly or in combination with the Child Maintenance Service, if parents cannot reach an agreement.

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are legal documents that detail how assets will be divided if a couple divorces, drafted before and during the marriage, respectively. Our solicitors can draft these agreements and help you protect an equitable outcome.

Southgate Area

Situated just nine miles north of Central London, Southgate is a popular suburban borough of Enfield and was originally the south entrance to the King’s hunting grounds.

The area was predominantly developed in the 1930s, and is now known for its large green parks, high-quality schools and the Walker Cricket Ground. Southgate boasts several listed buildings as well as an art deco Grade II tube station, and has a bustling centre with a wide range of shops, restaurants and galleries.

Third Floor
, Crown House
, 47 Chase Side
, London
, N14 5BP

02087124662

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