Emmersons' senior partner Jacqueline Emmerson is head of the family department and is a member of the Law Society's Specialist Family Law Panel and Resolution.
She is one of a limited number of solicitors in the area who deals with Collaborative Family Law. She specialises in high net worth cases often including business assets.
Divorce is a very difficult process to deal with for a number of reasons, not least the fact that your marriage has broken down. You not only have to deal with the emotional side of the breakdown, but the financial side needs to be considered too, especially if there are children involved as you will have to come to an agreement about who will look after them, and how to split financial responsibility too.
At Emmersons Solicitors with offices in Newcastle and Sunderland, we understand how stressful it is to deal with the thought of getting a divorce or dissolution and also having to consider sorting out maintenance payments for you and your children. We can help you to work with your ex-partner to come to an amicable and financially suitable arrangement for you both.
Family Law Solicitors, call our Newcastle office: 0191 284 6989
Family Law Solicitors, call our Sunderland office: 0191 567 6667
Email us: enquiries@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk
Or complete our Online Enquiry Form and select Family Law
What is Maintenance?
Maintenance can be an amount that is paid to a parent who primarily cares for the children following the breakdown of the marriage. If you are caring for the children and are therefore unable to work full time, you may be financially worse off so child maintenance payments will go towards helping to balance that loss.
It can also be paid for your benefit even if you do not have children. You may not be able to work for health reasons or because you have been unable to find work. The amount paid in maintenance will vary depending upon the personal circumstances of both parties. If you are receiving maintenance from your ex-spouse and meet a new partner and move in together your maintenance payments may reduce as a result.
If you are paying maintenance and lose your job then you should consider reducing the maintenance that you pay.
How Emmersons Family and Child Maintenance Solicitors can help you ?
Based in both Newcastle and Sunderland, our solicitors specialising in child maintenance have been working with clients like you for years to help them to achieve the best outcome for themselves and their families.
We will offer you a meeting to discuss your situation and help you to understand your legal position. We will discuss with you in detail how much it will cost for us to act on your behalf and to ensure that you are happy for us to represent you.
We follow a collaborative approach to divorce which means that we try to work towards a fair settlement for both parties without animosity. You will receive independent legal advice but we can also work with your ex-partner’s solicitor face to face to try to work towards a good resolution.
There are many benefits to this approach; it can be quicker, less confrontational and also less expensive. If you are going through a separation and are considering a divorce or dissolution, please call us today.
For expert maintenance solicitors in Newcastle and Sunderland, ask to speak to our family department.
Newcastle Child and Spouse Maintenance Solicitors: 0191 284 6989
Sunderland Child and Spouse Maintenance Solicitors: 0191 567 6667
Child Maintenance Solicitors UK, email: enquiries@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk
Or complete our Online Enquiry Form and select Family Law
Our Divorce Solicitors are here to help with your divorce or separation. Contact us for a Next Steps in Divorce Advice Session and see how we can help you.
Our Newcastle office in Gosforth has wheelchair access.You can be dropped off at our front door and there is free parking on the adjoining streets. You can also park opposite our Sunderland Office on John Street.
I am frequently asked about the value of instructing an expert solicitor to handle a Divorce. I have put together this useful guide which will answer many of your questions. If you are contemplating a Divorce or Separation, and wondering whether you need a solicitor to assist you, then my guide will help you to decide. Regards, Jacqueline Emmerson.
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