Family Law at Trott & Gentry
Divorce, domestic violence and children's matters are traumatic and painful experiences in a person's life. Given the emotional weight of these situations it is important that those going through the legal processes surrounding these issues do not find themselves overwhelmed when considering the options ahead.
Getting leading expert advice from people who sympathize with your situation, can often be the factor that contributes to a successful and less stressful result.
At Trott & Gentry we are committed to advising and navigating our clients through the best possible routes to reach their desired outcomes.
Our solicitors are members of Resolution, an association committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Shenifa Alidina, a partner at Trott & Gentry, is accredited by the Law Society's Family Law Panel and has extensive experience in all areas of family law.
- Divorce: Getting a divorce is never a simple process. Our solicitors have extensive experience to be able to advise and guide clients throughout the whole divorce process.
- Financial Settlements on Divorce (Ancillary Relief): Trott & Gentry deals in both simple and highly complex financial disputes between separating couples. We can assist in negotiating a financial settlement at the end of a marriage. Our family law experts deal with divorce and separation on a daily basis and can help you to understand your rights, and your responsibilities, allowing you to negotiate from an informed position. With years of experience helping clients reach amicable solutions to financial issues during and after divorce and separation, we can support and advise you through the process.
- Children's Matters: Where and with whom should the children live? How often should they see their non-resident parents or extended family members? How and where should they be educated? We deal with a substantive number of children's matters from child contact arrangements to complex child care cases and residence disputes. Dealing with both domestic and international cases, Trott & Gentry can help you to resolve these issues.
- Domestic Violence: We can give you immediate advice on sources of help. We can take emergency action to obtain an injunction providing additional police and court protection. It may also be possible to apply for an order removing your partner from the home.
- Public Law Care Proceedings: We represent parents, grandparents and other parties wishing to have an interest in care proceedings whether they are at a County Court or High Court level.
- Civil Partnerships/Same Sex Couples: Whether you wish to register a Civil Partnership or explore the implications of dissolving a relationship, Trott & Gentry has experience that can be of vital assistance.
- Co-habitation: When a marriage or civil partnership breaks down, there are a complex set of laws that need to be considered before you can proceed. Our solicitors can give advice at an early stage to assist in this area.
