We aim to guide you through the distress of marriage breakdown and strive to find the right, fair, solutions for all concerned. Our advice will outline the divorce procedure and detail the options at each and every stage. More

Finances are one of the critical areas to be resolved after a relationship breakdown. This will include where each party will live, what will happen to the family home, the division of savings and other assets including pension schemes.

The arrangements can be negotiated or may require court proceedings but, no matter what is required, Jones Myers can provide fair, efficient and cost-effective support. More

Often, the first concern in a relationship breakdown is the arrangements for children and ensuring that parents maintain contact. The most successful long-term solution can often be achieved through negotiation. If an initial agreement cannot be reached then Jones Myers LLP can provide expert support and representation through the courts.

In addition, we have considerable experience in handling the complexity of international disputes where one parent may live outside England and Wales. More

We have two collaboratively trained lawyers who are committed and experienced in Collaborative Law. This is a new, and highly successful, approach to resolving issues arising from separation. At the start of the process, clients and their family lawyers agree to resolve their issues and reach a settlement without going to court. Instead, the parties agree to work through the family and financial difficulties together. More

Our own in-house mediator can provide support and guidance in appropriate cases. This is a way in which you can discuss and explore issues between yourselves with the assistance of an impartial mediator to resolve problems stemming from a relationship breakdown.

This is a highly effective method which can result in a swift resolution and save on legal expenses. More

We can advise on how to create agreements which establish rights and responsibilities when living together outside marriage. This ensures that your rights and interests are protected in the event of a relationship breakdown.

Where there is no such agreement and the relationship has brokendown we are able to advise and support clients in resolving the issues between the parties. More

Our team can offer advice and create an agreement prior to your marriage with the intention of minimising difficulties surrounding financial issues should the relationship breakdown. More

We can advise same sex couples as to their rights and responsibilities involved in creating a Civil Partnership and also provide support and advice should the partnership end. More

Acting on behalf of parents, children and Local Authorities we ensure that your children’s best interests are met however challenging the circumstances. We constantly try to balance the protection and welfare of children against the rights of parents. More

Our team has experience of representing parents whose child has been abducted by their other parent, removing the child to another part of the country or abroad. We also represent parents who live abroad and whose children have been abducted by their other parent into the United Kingdom. This traumatic scenario can leave people feeling isolated and out of control and we can advise on the most effective course of action. More

We can talk to you about the law surrounding adoption and guide you step-by-step through the process to a successful conclusion. More