Family Department

Our family solicitors possess a high level of expertise relating to financial settlements. Whatever your circumstances, we can advise on a wide range of settlements following a separation or divorce.

Our team understand that discussing financial arrangements following the breakdown of a relationship can be a distressing time for all concerned. You will receive sympathetic and professional advice at all stages of your matter.
We are able to assist you right across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with the aim of offering clear and straightforward advice during what may be a difficult time.

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.

What is a financial settlement?

Financial settlements can often become a large part of a separation or divorce. The purpose of a financial settlement allows separating couples to agree on the division of their finances and assets. Such agreements allow separating couples to make arrangements on a range of issues, including:

• Property divisions
• Money, shares, savings and investments
• Division of debt and pensions
• Lump-sum payments
• Children / spousal maintenance
• Personal Belongings, e.g. pets, cars

When should you agree to a financial settlement?

Our team appreciate that when a relationship breaks down this can be an overwhelming time and added pressures of dividing assets between you and your ex partner can add to the distress.
Once you have decided that divorce or separation is the inevitable option, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice as soon as possible. This will allow for both parties to come to an agreement regarding their assets and finances before they apply for their decree absolute.

Why is it advised to seek advice regarding financial settlements?

In England and Wales, even after a divorce, ex-spouses still retain the ability to make financial claims, where there is no time limit for such claims to be made.
The benefit of obtaining a legally binding agreement regarding assets and finances means that this would prevent any future claims being made which could cause further distress, years after a divorce has been finalised.

Funding your case

For most matters we provide fixed fees or transparent hourly rates. You will always know of any costs up front and we will keep you updated if anything changes.
If you are concerned that you may not be able to afford legal advice, then you may be eligible for legal aid funding from the government in very specific and limited circumstances.

How we can help

Our dedicated team are committed to resolving all issues relating to your case, as swiftly and with as little confrontation as possible. This is an approach that will help limit the damage to you and your family, emotionally and financially.
The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. For further information, please contact us.

Location

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

How to get in contact

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