The breakdown of a personal relationship, whether people are married or not, is now widespread. Other related issues, for example pre-nuptial and co-habitation agreements now give increasing cause for legal debate. Baily Gibson is aware that people going through separation or divorce require sensitive and understandable advice. Our aim is obviously to achieve the best possible result. If this can be achieved amicably by adopting a sympathetic and conciliatory approach, then this is, of course, preferable to us having to enter into what can be for the clients an emotionally difficult process involving a tough stance.

Where it is necessary to make an emergency application to protect our client - for example, where funds are being moved out of the country or there is domestic violence - then we know that such an application cannot be ignored and must be dealt with straight away. Again, the needs of the client are paramount.

We can advise you fully in relation to the costs and whether you qualify to be assisted under the legal aid scheme.