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Our Family Department are here to Support You with a Range of Family Matters

Currently, the high profile court case of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has gained an abundance of media attention. The lengthy Court Proceedings have mentioned numerous accusations of domestic violence and adultery, both of which are matters our expert family solicitors at Elliot Mather are able assist with.

Our team at Elliot Mather understand that although this is a high profile case, such issues occur for many individuals on a daily basis. We appreciate that issues requiring a family solicitor are difficult and distressing for all concerned, however, we at Elliot Mather are able to offer expert guidance and sympathetic advice on a wide range of family matters.

Initial telephone options appointment

Our expert Family Law team are here to take the worry off your hands. We provide an initial telephone options appointment to discuss funding for your circumstances. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call you back.

Our Services

We have an expert team who are experienced in a wide range of Family Law matters, such as:

Pre-nuptial or pre-Civil Partnership agreements
Cohabitation
Civil Partnerships
Separation and divorce
Children and Social Services
Domestic Violence

We can assist right across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and further afield. It is vital that you call us as soon as possible to arrange an appointment and we can discuss your individual circumstances.

Legal Aid

Our team take the time to understand the distressing circumstances our clients are in, however, the worry of legal costs can be an added pressure. If you are eligible, Legal Aid makes it possible for you to access legal services, funded by the government, if you do not have sufficient financial means.

Elliot Mather is an approved legal aid firm and will be able to advise you according to your particular circumstances.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather we understand that no client’s circumstances are alike. Our specialised family lawyers will be able to offer clear and straightforward advice on a variety of circumstances.

The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. We can advise and help you to come to a settlement that suits you and your needs, concerning maintenance, the family home, other assets and pensions. Please get in touch with us for more information.

Location

Our Solicitors are able to provide expert advice across the country with a network of offices based in: Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Derby.

How to get in contact

Our team are on hand to help you and can assist wherever you are based. Please call us for a no-obligation, initial discussion on 0330 333 2613 or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call or email you back.

For further updates regarding the high profile case of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, please follow the link: https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/21/amber-heard-continues-evidence-johnny-depp-court-case-liveblog-day-11-13016880/

Family

Julie Skill

LLP Member and Head of Department

Specialism's

Julie has practised family law since 1989 and she is Head of Family Law based at Elliot Mather’s Chesterfield office.

Her interest in family law originated from 5 years working as a court clerk for Chesterfield County Court. Julie initially joined the firm as a paralegal before becoming a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1994 and later qualifying as a solicitor.

Julie is also an accredited family mediator.

Julie advises on pre-nuptial agreements and if the worst happens and a relationship does fail, she handles all aspects of that relationship breakdown including issues relating to children, finances and domestic abuse in an efficient and practical manner.

A large proportion of Julie's workload comes from personal recommendations.

Areas of interest and experience

Drafting thorough and comprehensive pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreements to provide for the unfortunate breakdown of relationships
Acting for the husband or the wife in the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership to agree an acceptable solution to issues of a financial nature including lump sums, property adjustment orders, pension sharing and attachment orders as well as maintenance (both for a spouse and children)
Advising company directors, or their spouse, on the financial settlements – which are usually complicated by the requirement for a valuation of the business or director’s shareholding and pension rights
Divorce or relationship breakdown, where there is substantial property holdings – often including properties overseas.
Advising on the treatment of inherited assets in divorce, particularly in farming families where a farm may be jointly owned with siblings
Supporting clients in situations of domestic violence
Advising parents regarding arrangements for their children including where the children should live and how much time they should spend with the other parent.
Advising parents where either they or their former partner want to take children to live either outside or England and Wales or elsewhere in the UK.

Professional memberships & pro bono

Julie is a Resolution accredited specialist solicitor in the areas of financial provision, private law children work and domestic abuse and an accredited family mediator. Resolution (www.resolution.org.uk) campaigns for the improvement of family law and the family justice system and is committed to developing and promoting the highest standards of practice.

Julie is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw