Kirwans Solicitors

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The Family Department is led by Paul Hunt, a Partner with over 25 years' experience in Family Law, supported by a team experienced in dealing with a range of problems arising from family breakdowns.

We understand the emotional strain of divorce or separation and disputes over custody of children, and can help to alleviate some of the stress, while also assisting in resolving property or financial matters.

We are wholly committed to offering a conciliatory approach to family disputes, while being able to take a firm line and emergency action where required, especially in cases of domestic violence.

Divorce and Separation

We prepare petitions for divorce or judicial separation, including petitions for the dissolution of civil partnerships.

Property and Financial problems

We assist with disputes regarding ownership and occupation of properties arising from breakdown of marriage or of cohabitation relationships. We can also advise on pension sharing, as well as maintenance entitlement and ongoing financial support. We will initiate negotiations in an attempt to resolve the issues amicably, but where appropriate, provide referral to mediation or representation at Court.

Disputes over the residence of children and contact with children

As well as agreement over residence of and contact with children, this can include other issues such as advice as to acquiring ‘parental responsibility' (now also possible for step-parents). We also deal with specific issue and Prohibited Steps Orders when there is a dispute between parents regarding major issues on the upbringing of a child and issues as to whether a child should be removed permanently from the country.

Involvement with Social Services

Involvement with Social Services, mostly consisting of representation of parents in proceedings brought by the Local Authority for care or supervision orders.

Domestic Violence and Emergency Injunctions

This includes orders to prevent violence, threats of violence, harassment and pestering or orders to exclude one party from the home where this is necessary for the protection of either adults or children.

Accredited solicitors

As a member of Resolution (previously known as the Solicitors' Family Law Association), Paul is committed to offering a conciliatory and constructive approach to family disputes while being able to take a firm line and emergency action where it is required, especially in domestic violence situations.

Paul is an Advanced Member of the Law Society's Family Law Panel, and specialises in children disputes and financial issues.

We will always endeavour to avoid you facing the cost and trauma of litigation by mediation or conciliation.

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