Our highly experienced team will assist you in all dealings with Social Services and the Local Authority.

Straightforward and frank advice whether you wish to issue proceedings in relation to children or have been notified that proceedings have been issued against you.

Representation for those cases where the CSA does not have the power to deal with child maintenance such as income above a specific level or where the absent parent lives abroad.

We are able to offer advice and representation on the dissolution of a civil partnership and related financial/children matters.

Here at Bakers we are experienced with assisting unmarried couples.

We find that it is often the case that those who have cohabited for a long time believe that they have the same rights as married couples upon separation. Unfortunately this is not the case and means separation can be a particularly uncertain time for unmarried couples.

The collaborative family law process is a new way of dealing with family disputes.

Each person appoints their own solicitor but instead of conducting negotiations between you and your partner by letter or phone you and your respective solicitors all meet together to work things out face to face.

Divorce proceedings can be daunting, stressful and emotional. It is for these reasons that you need to ensure you instruct a solicitor who is a family law expert.

If you are a victim of domestic violence then you can be assured of confidential and expert advice. In appropriate circumstances we are able to provide urgent representation for Non Molestation Orders (injunctions).

We are proud to continue to hold a contract with the Legal Aid Agency and will advise you on accessing funding wherever possible.

Reaching a financial settlement during divorce proceedings is not always easy and the need for expert advice is paramount.