“On behalf of the children, I'd like to thank you for all the work you've done in securing the access that we have, especially the sleep-over access. We've had a great time with the 2 sleepovers that we've had so far and my daughter has really come out of her shell knowing that she can see me almost every other day. The children are generally more settled and definitely happier.” - Mr J
We have specialists at our offices who are able to advise on all aspects of family, child law, divorce as well as domestic abuse issues, financial disputes for both married couples and cohabiting partners.
We aim to offer an efficient service to all our clients and, unlike many other firms, still offer Legal Aid to those clients who qualify financially
.We are happy to offer a half an hour FREE diagnostic interview to assess your eligibility and to advise on costs. We adhere to the Resolution (Solicitors Family Law Association) Code of Practice which promotes effective compromise rather than heated, lengthy, and costly dispute.
We can offer expert advice regarding contact and residence disputes about children, which parent they are to live with and access arrangements.
We can also offer comprehensive advice and assistance to parents and families who find themselves involved in court proceedings with Social Services and Local Authorities, threatening removal of their children.
Couples who have overcome childlessness by arranging a surrogate to have a child for them often face complex legal procedures. We are able to give expert advice to help our clients negotiate the complexities of the Surrogacy Act 1985, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1997, and the Children Act 1989 to ensure the legal rights of the child.
Nowadays, many couples choose to cohabit. Sadly, if their relationship ends, they may need vital advice about property rights, children, and in some cases, domestic abuse. All of the family team at Biscoes can advise unmarried couples on relationship breakdowns.
In addition we can also advise on the effect of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the formal registration process, its affect in terms of change of status and the dissolution or nullity procedures to apply following the breakdown of same sex relationships along with the provisions for financial orders and adjustments as appropriate.
We can help with:
Jean Evans - Partner ^
Yvonne Corby - Legal Executive ^
Lisa Avery - Legal Executive
Michael McCredie - Partner *+^
Peter Baulf - Solicitor *+^
Kristy Richardson - Legal Executive ^
Samantha Voss – Legal Executive
Alison Lee - Partner *+^
Franca Webb - Solicitor +^
Kate Knight - Solicitor ^
Katharine Hetzel - Solicitor +^
Jane Hodge - Partner
Stephanie Cloke -Executive
Nicola Caparco – Executive
Christine Cheeseman – Executive
Michelle Aplin - trainee solicitor
Kellie-Jayne Newland - solicitor
* indicates a membership of the Law Society Children Panel
+ indicates membership of the Advanced Family Law Panel
^ indicates membership of the Resolution (SFLA) Code of Practice