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Welcome to Jones Myers LLP – the divorce and family law specialists.
Based in Leeds, we provide a wide range of services from a dedicated team of experts and have built an outstanding reputation for leading the field in family law.
We understand that choosing the right solicitors can present a real challenge. At Jones Myers, our goal is to make that choice as simple as possible. We believe that our unique combination of professional legal advice and a sensitive approach sets us apart from other firms who practise family law in the region.
Whatever your circumstances and no matter how many questions or unresolved issues you may have, we are here to help.
Maybe you are contemplating divorce or separation? You might want to know how to start the process and need to know more about how long it will take, how much it might cost or how best to resolve the issues amicably. You’ll want to find answers and maintain a minimum of disruption to the lives of those closest to you. Or, you could be seeking guidance on the arrangements for your children.
To find out how we can help please call us or use our contact form and we will get in touch.
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Creative Problem Solving
We see it as part of our service to ensure that the right approach is used to resolve outstanding issues.
There has been much media discussion about the use of mediation to resolve family disputes. For some firms, this will require a radical departure from their usual approach. At Jones Myers LLP, however, we have for years recognised that there is more than one way to crack a nut – or a difficult family law issue. For some, that means a negotiated settlement, sometimes involving a mediator or collaborative lawyer.
For others, litigation is required. The breadth of experience across our teams has allowed us to provide all of these services in-house for many years. Whatever the needs of your family, we shall tackle the issues effectively and appropriately.
The long awaited Court decision on pre-nuptial agreements.
The nations came together in the Supreme Court in London with a German multi millionairess appealing against a decision in favour of her French husband.
The parties had entered into a pre-nuptial agreement in Germany the net result of which was to provide that neither of them would benefit from the capital or income of the other on the termination of the marriage.
The Court sought to achieve fairness. It considered the background to the agreement. The parties had signed in Germany and a German legal system would have approved it. There was no undue influence and both parties had been aware of the implications of the agreement.
In essence what the Court has decided is that effect should be given to the terms of a pre-nuptial agreement when both parties have freely entered into it and they understand the implications; that is unless there is a good reason against doing so. The ultimate test is whether upholding the agreement will lead to a fair result.
This decision will apply as much to post-nuptial agreements as to pre-nuptial agreements.
Where does that leave everyone? No longer is there quite the uncertainty that previously existed. The Court is now more likely to accept pre-nuptial agreements. Most people will not need a pre-nuptial agreement and most people would not like to enter into one! However, where there is an imbalance of individual or family wealth it would now be wise to take this precaution in the confident expectation that it will be upheld by the Court if the marriage does come to an end.
Any remaining uncertainty should shortly be removed as the Law Commission is considering this area of the law and is expected to report in 2012. That report may well lead to fresh legislation in this area.
Jones Myers have been advising and drafting pre-nuptial agreements for many years and have considerable experience in the appropriate and necessary requirements. The expectation is there will be a steady increase in demand during the next few years as, no doubt, the law will become more certain.
