Family & Matrimonial

When your marriage or relationship breaks down

Whether you are married, living together or civil partners – ending your relationship is never easy. Whilst you may not wish to live together any more, the prospect of splitting up can seem overwhelming, especially if children are involved.

Although it is in everyone’s best interests to part amicably, this is easier said than done. With emotions running high, it can be hard for spouses/partners to reach agreement. Issues such as custody of children, what to do about the family home or other shared assets will need to be sorted out.

Collaborative Law

Divorcing or separating couples are increasingly turning to Collaborative Law as a means of separating with dignity. The Collaborative approach emphasises reaching agreement in private without going to Family court. This process can be tailored around the couples’ unique needs, allowing couples to set their own agenda so that they can focus on what is important to them and their family.

How can Ware & Kay help?

Ware & Kay Family solicitors Jonathan Leach and Harriet Reid are both qualified Collaborative Law practitioners. Furthermore, with 45 years’ shared Family Law experience, they have the expertise to guide you through your divorce or separation with a common sense, practical and sympathetic approach, which is just what you need when your world is in a state of upheaval.

Here are some of the areas covered by our Family Department:

  • Divorce and Relationship Breakdown
  • Separation and Separation Agreements
  • Financial Provision and Settlement
  • Arrangements and Financial Provision relating to Children
  • Co-habitation and Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Domestic Violence Injunctions
  • Care Proceedings

Besides offering Collaborative Law, we are also members of the Law Society’s Specialist Family Panel and Resolution. We offer and are also recommended by Divorceaid.

Contact us

If you require advice in relation to any area of Family and Matrimonial Law please call York 01904 716000 or Wetherby 01937 583210. If you prefer, you can e-mail us. The first half hour of the initial consultation is free of charge.

Both our York and Wetherby offices are centrally located and offer private parking and an accessible, welcoming environment.

To view the members of our Family & Matrimonial team please click here.