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Family & Matrimonial Solicitors Leeds, Wakefield & Pontefract
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JWP
Solicitors Leeds, Wakefield & Pontefract have a dedicated team of solicitors dealing
exclusively with family law. This enables our solicitors
to keep abreast of this ever changing and increasingly
complex area of law and ensures we give our clients accurate
advice at a time which can often be stressful and emotional. |
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Family Solicitors FAQ's, Leeds, Wakefield & Pontefract
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How do I obtain a divorce?
The most advisable way is to seek advice from a solicitor
as a divorce petition must be presented to court in a
certain format and must contain certain wording that is
acceptable to the court.
Will a divorce mean I have to go to court?
No. attendance at court is unnecessary unless the
person responding to the divorce wants to defend the
divorce petition lodged at court (this is quite rare).
Attendance at court is required if financial proceedings
need to be resolved by the court.
How long does a divorce take?
A straightforward divorce (not including resolution
of financial matters) can take between 4-6 months. |
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What are ancillary relief proceedings?
When couples divorce, issues such as money held as equity
in the home, savings, pensions and any other assets
need to be divided, this can be a difficult and complicated
process and in the absence of agreement as to distribution
of these assets the Court is sometimes forced to make
a decision as to distribution. The financial element
of divorce is therefore known as ancillary relief.
We aim to achieve settlement without the need to issue
proceedings as court can be costly and lead to delay.
We would aim to reach settlement through negotiation
and mediation.
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Family & Matrimonial Solicitors Leeds, Wakefield & Pontefract
Gareth Long
Family & Divorce Solicitors Wakefield/Leeds/Pontefract. Gareth is the Head of the Family Department. He qualified as a solicitor in Canterbury, Kent in 2003 and joined JWP shortly afterwards to specialise in family law. Gareth is an accredited member of Resolution and is also trained in Collaborative Law. He deals with all aspects of family law, but has particular interest and experience in dealing with divorce and financial matters following divorce or relationship breakdown between cohabiting couples. He has dealt with a variety of complex cases in both the County Court and High Court.
Wendy Campbell
Family & Divorce Solicitor, collaborative lawyer & mediator Leeds / Wakefield / Pontefract. Wendy qualified in 1998 and has many years of experience in family law, specialising in ancillary relief (financial disputes), particularly in complicated cases involving business assets and/or pensions.
Delia Crofts-Turnbull
Family & Divorce Solicitor, Pontefract. Delia qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and has worked exclusively in the West Yorkshire area ever since. She joined JWP in 2010. Delia is well known and has an excellent reputation as a family solicitor in the Pontefract area. She is a Member of the Advanced Family Panel and is also trained in Collaborative Law. Delia has an excellent known of all areas of family law.
Heidi Fleming
Family & Divorce Solicitor, Wakefield/Leeds/Pontefract. Heidi joined JWP in September 2007 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2009. She has experience in all areas of family law. She regularly deals with divorce, separation, children matters and domestic violence cases. She also has experience of dealing with children abducted abroad. Heidi has a particular interest in complex Children Act cases and domestic violence matters.
Greg Cross
Trainee Solicitor, Wakefield/Leeds/Pontefract. Greg joined JWP in September 2009 and will qualify as a solicitor at the end of October 2011. Greg is originally from Lancashire but is now settled in the West Yorkshire area. He has a keen interest in family law. He deals with divorce matters, Children Act disputes and domestic violence cases. Greg has a particular interest in domestic violence matters.
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