JMS Family Law & Divorce Solicitors Manchester

The end of a marriage can be the most distressing of experiences.

At JMS Solicitors we ensure Clients get sound legal advice from highly trained, sympathetic and understanding divorce lawyers.

Contact us today on

Freephone 0800 781 7057

We pride ourselves on our ability to focus on Clients' individual needs and settling cases constructively and sympathetically, whilst remaining competitive in both service and fee structure.

As JMS Solicitors is constantly striving to provide our Clients with affordable legal services we are pleased to offer a flat fee divorce option of £450 plus VAT plus the Court Fee of £360. In order to qualify for this service both parties must be in agreement with the divorce and any financial settlement and it must be on an amicable basis. There must be no children or dependents involved within the relationship. If there are children involved or any additional legal action or litigation is required then this will be charged at your solicitor's hourly rate. To ascertain which is the most appropriate service for you please call to discuss your matter with our divorce solicitors or complete our Callback Request Form.

JMS Solicitors aim to provide permanent solutions with a view to minimising the stress and anxiety experienced in the divorce process.

Our Areas of Expertise include:

Divorce and Separation Agreements

A Separation Agreement is a written agreement entered into by the parties recording the financial agreement that they have reached. There is no requirement to formally record the financial terms however it can give both spouses a degree of protection and certainty if that agreement is recorded in a legal document.

Finance and Property/Division of Assets

In the event of divorce the exact division of assets will depend on factors including the current and future financial state of each party, the length of the marriage and each party's contribution throughout the marriage. If you are not married we are able to give legal advise to you on your rights in respect of the property you occupied with your partner. Whether the property is owned jointly or in one parties name we can you advise you in this area.Our role at JMS is to ensure that the settlement negotiations are as fair and as quick as possible. Full court proceedings will only be issued if it will help us to reach a suitable agreement.

Child Care

Marriage breakdown can be a traumatic and difficult time for any children in the marriage. At JMS we aim to help you minimise the damaging effect that litigation can have on the children and on family relationships in general, using negotiation and agreement wherever possible.

Domestic Violence, Residence and Contact Orders

Domestic violence is physicaland/or sexual violence and can also include psychological or financial controlling behavior which is abusive and which takes place in an intimate or family relationship. The Family Law Act protects victims of domestic violence with two different types of orders. They are a Non-Molestation Order which prevents another person from harming you or a child and an Occupation Order which will order who can live in the family home. Contact JMS for more information in this area.

Civil Partnerships

Same sex couples may now register their partnership, and as such acquire rights and responsibilities that are similar to those of a married couple. If you are in a civil partnership you have rights to claim maintenance, lump sum payments, property transfer, pension sharing, and pension attachment, should the partnership break up.

Cohabitation

The rights of cohabitants in the event of separation will vary. One factor in the entitlement to the property after separation is the level of financial contributions made during the cohabitation.

Pre-Marital and Pre-Civil Partnership Agreements

The role of the Pre-Marital or Pre-Civil Partnership Agreement is growing, although courts will rarely be bound by them. Courts will be guided by the content of the agreement, but can choose not to follow it. Where you have a pre-marital or pre-civil partnership agreement we recommend taking our legal advice to establish whether it would be likely to be upheld in a court of law.

Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law is a process enabling parties, at the breakdown of a relationship, to take legal advice and negotiate financial settlement without the necessity of engaging in Court proceedings.

Court of Protection

Court of Protection was created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It makes decisions and also appoints other people (called Deputies) to make decisions for people who lack capacity to do this for themselves.

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

An LPA can be used in relation to your financial affairs or your personal welfare. JMS can assist you in appointing a friend, relative or professional to hold an LPA for you.

For all questions and queries about divorce proceedings please call JMS Solicitors today on Freephone 0800 781 7057. Alternatively more information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.