OUR ROLE

 

We aim to provide advice and representation in a way that provides you with a positive outcome. We will advise you on the relevant law and procedure and about your rights. We try to take a conciliatory approach and to achieve successful outcomes by negotiation. However, where Court proceedings cannot be avoided then we will represent you assertively.

HWK Family and Children department is well known in the area for quality advice. We have excellent links with other professionals such as barristers, accountants and medical experts and we will be able to help you identify the most suitable person for your case where that is appropriate.

Throughout we aim to give cost efficient advice.

HOW WE CAN HELP

In divorce and separation you may need help to present, defend or respond to a petition at Court and to ensure that you get a fair financial settlement.

In disputes about children we can advise and represent you in connection with living arrangements, who the child has contact with and other specific concerns such as child abduction. This includes the rights of grandparents and other relatives or carers.

Should Social Services become involved with your children we can support and represent you in care proceedings, child protection investigations and adoption matters.

When you are being harassed or hurt or have been excluded from your home we can represent you in an application to obtain an injunction for personal protection or rights to occupy the family home.

We can also advise you upon pre-nuptial agreements and documents setting out living arrangements for couples who are not married. 

Where arrangements result in the need to sell or transfer the family home or assign associated life policies then our Conveyancing team can provide a seamless service to minimise any delay.

If you wish to change your name or the name of your children after separation then we can do that too. Deeds and wills can be stored free of charge.

We can advise upon claims which can be made under the Inheritance Act against a person’s estate.

Positive comments from our clients

As part of our commitment to improving the service we provide, we send our clients feedback questionnaires and we are happy to share just some of the many positive comments we receive:

"At all times through a lengthy proctracted court ordeal, I consistently received level headed, professional advice which resulted in a very successful outcome, securing my future with my children forever. I will always be indebted to John Oldroyd and his team which made this happen" CC, Cockermouth

"The best outcome we could have wished for......this wouldn't have been possible without you" AH, Kendal

" I found the service to be excellent, professional, efficient and friendly" Anonymous, Ulverston

"An excellent level of service which I felt was appropriaten to my personal requirements and understanding of my needs. Thank you" Anonymous, Arnside

"A big thank you...wish I'd used you first time round. Totally professional, very knowledgeable, the service and advice is first class." NW, Kendal

 

Contact John.Oldroyd@hwlegal.co.uk

Keith.Wood@hwlegal.co.uk

Gail.Escolme@hwlegal.co.uk