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Tynan Solicitors

Family Law Specialists

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"To provide you with a complete, cost effective and efficient legal service when you need it most whilst at the same time being attentive to your individual needs"

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Pre-Nuptial agreements

Pre-Nuptial Agreements after Crossley v Crossley

Alexander Chandler, of Garden Court Chambers, provides tips and guidance on the use of pre-nuptial agreements after Crossley

 

Legal Aid

Former President of the Family Division speaks in Lords debate on Children and FamiliesDame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss stated in a debate in the House of Lords that she "already advises Bar students not to do family work" in the light of the continuing cutbacks in public funding.

McCartney Judgement

Ashley Murray, of Oriel Chambers, summarises the lengthy judgment in McCartney and highlights the key points of interest for family lawyers.

Using Divorce Lawyers

Andrew Holroyd, President of the Law Society, has urged the public to do a "Macca not a Mucca" when it comes to getting divorced. In a statement published on the LAw Society website, he stressed the needs for specialist legal advice, even if the "legal formality of getting a divorce is a relatively straightforward process" as the lawyer can help on the financial complexities of divorce. He was also keen to stress that appointing a lawyer does not necessarily mean that the issue will get to court as,

Voice of the child

Judges handling private children law cases should be encouraged to listen directly to the children involved, in the opinion of the President of the Family Division, Sir Mark Potter. He made his views clear on this topic at the inaugural Resolution Annual Family Law Lecture where he was speaking on the theme of "Does the family justice system serve the needs of children?". Speaking from his own experience, and that of the approach on the Continent where judges often speak directly to the children, he made it clear that such actions should be encouraged provided that both parties were...

Service Areas

  • Divorce
  • Financial settlements on divorce or separation
  • Children on divorce or separation
  • Domestic abuse
  • Child protection and Care Proceedings issued by the Local Authority
  • Adoption and Guardianship
  • Wills
  • Legal settlements and mediated agreements
  • Employment

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