HELPING YOU WHEN RELATIONSHIPS BREAK DOWN

Relationships can, and often do, break down. This can be an extremely difficult time for you - both emotionally and legally. There could be problems concerning children, money, even violence in the home in some cases.

The good news is that Jackson & Canter's specialist Family Law department can offer you a sympathetic and professional service in total confidence. At Jackson & Canter we fully realise that every family is different. Our team has a great deal of experience with a vast range of family problems. Remember, we are here to help as well as provide a first class service.

Q. How can the family department help me?

We can help and advise in a variety of ways in all aspects of Family Law including:

Divorce and separation
Contact with children
Residence of children
Financial matters connected with relationship breakdown
Injunctions
Cohabitees Rights
Care Proceedings
Adoption
Change of Name
Grandparents' Rights
Referrals to mediation
Civil Partnerships

Q. Who will deal with my case?

Our Family team is staffed by a team of experts who have many years of experience in family law. We work closely with you, in total confidence, to make sure that you get the best service possible. Jackson & Canter have an excellent reputation in this area of the law. We are proud to have two members of the Advanced Law Society Family Law Panel. Our team is totally committed to family work and our experts regularly attend training courses to keep up to date with the law.

Q. How much will it cost me?

If you qualify for Legal Aid we may be able to help you free of charge. When we first meet with you we will determine if you qualify or not. If you do not qualify, we will tell you how much we expect your case to cost. We will do our best to keep costs as low as possible and if our estimate changes, we will inform you as soon as we can. We accept cash and cheques, or if it is easier for you, you can pay by debit or credit card.

Q. What if English is not my first language?

We can provide an interpreter for most languages. Please tell us that you need this service when you first contact us.

Q. What if I have hearing difficulties?

We can arrange for a sign language interpretor to help. Please give us plenty of notice to arrange for this service.

Q. Where can I come and see you?

Our Family department is based in Church Street, Liverpool city centre. The office is fully accessible if you have any mobility difficulties. Home or hospital visits can be arranged if necessary.

Q. Who is in the department?

Paula Widdison (Partner & Head of Department); Rachel Coster (Solicitor); Laura Coyle (Solicitor); Tina Walmsley (Family Law Advisor), Andrew Gillespie (Solicitor); Anna Leaker (Solicitor) and Leah Hughes (Court Clerk).

Liverpool Family & Divorce Lawyers, Solicitors.

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HELPING YOU WHEN RELATIONSHIPS BREAK DOWN