Whatever family or matrimonial problem arises we can deal with it, whether it be as a result of a relationship breakdown, a domestic dispute, or a problem with children. We are aware that such times are extremely stressful and we treat these issues with great sensitivity. Our family team, which is the largest in the South West, has the capacity to listen, understand and suggest practical, cost effective solutions. We deal with high finance, pensions and property matters as well as domestic violence and inheritance claims.
Family mediation is an expanding development.
Felicity Shakespear, the head of the department, is a trained mediator and one of the founder members of 'Let's Talk', the Somerset Family Lawyers Mediation Service. The aim of mediation is to seek solutions to the problems arising from the breakdown of a relationship using the support and guidance of a mediator. Mediation is well supported by our family team as it can help many people avoid long, costly and bitter arguments. We provide advice and assistance to our clients who are going through mediation. At the conclusion of mediation, we can assist our clients by turning their agreement into a court order without the necessity for contested court proceedings.