FAMILY

E. Rex Makin & Co offers an efficient and sympathetic service from experienced members of staff who can advise and take the necessary steps to deal with all aspects of Family Law. We are experienced in dealing with high profile and high value cases.

Divorce/Relationship Breakdown

We can assist clients in relation to all elements of divorce and relationship breakdown. The firm can assist with cohabitee disputes and civil partnership dissolution. The family department has experience of dealing with the breakdown of same sex partnerships. These difficult matters are dealt with efficiently and sympathetically.

Ancillary Relief/Financial Claims

We advise and assist in relation to financial claims resulting from divorce or relationship breakdown. The firm also has a wills and probate team who can assist with the necessary financial planning both during and following divorce. The property department can assist with any necessary transfers of property as a result of divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution.

Contact/Residency Disputes

The family department can provide advice and representation in this difficult area and is experienced in all types of Children Act work.

Child Law

We offer advice, assistance and representation in all aspects of child law including care/supervision proceedings. We have a Children Panel accredited specialist and other experienced members of staff who can provide sound compassionate advice at this difficult time. We can assist clients who have complaints against the Local Authority. Our public law department can advise in relation to Local Authority complaints and in connection with judicial review. Please click on the link in the right hand column for more information.

Domestic Violence

We are able to advise in relation to all aspects of the law concerning domestic violence issues and provide advice, support and an efficient service to all clients.