Family disputes can be very upsetting for those involved, but prompt advice can help minimise the distress that such situations can cause. Our extensive knowledge and experience of Family Law ensures a swift and sympathetic approach to your problem. We can help with divorce and separation proceedings, maintenance matters and property disputes, child custody and access and other related matters. We also have several experts in Child Care Law. The department holds a Legal Commission franchise.

Making a Will

Most people underestimate the importance of a carefully drafted Will - and usually overestimate the cost of preparing one. We can help ensure that you have the maximum say in how your property and belongings are disposed of after your death, allow you to make the best provisions for your dependents and avoid or reduce the burdens of unnecessary taxation. We can also help ensure that your Will is regularly updated, to take account of any changes in circumstances which could affect your bequests.

Administering your Estate

After your death our experienced probate department can undertake the administration of your estate, ensuring that all outstanding matters are taken care of and that there are no delays in the distribution of your assets amongst those to whom you have left them.

Injury & Accidents

We have extensive experience of the complex aspects of personal injury, whether caused by an accident or mishap at work, on the road or elsewhere. We can advise you on the best ways to proceed, help to determine responsibility and act on your behalf in negotiating a speedy settlement of your claim.

In many instances we can undertake your work on a 'no win, no fee' basis meaning that if you receive every penny awarded to you without any cost to yourself - and if you're unfortunate enough to lose, you will incur no costs.

Going to Court

Going to court to resolve any dispute can be both costly and time consuming - and we will always attempt to resolve a matter without resorting to litigation. However, should it be needed, our specialist litigation departments can advise on and conduct all types of actions in County and High Courts - and can represent you in Magistrates Courts in connection with family matters and criminal or motoring offences. The firm holds a Legal Services Commission franchise for family work.

Consumer Matters

We can assist with problems arising from a variety of consumer and contractual matters. Whether in connection with faulty goods, rental or hire purchase agreements, manufacturers guarantees or holiday bookings, immediate advice, which can often lead to a fast and satisfactory solution, is available.

Employment Matters

The early involvement of a solicitor can often prevent the escalation of a dispute. We can advise and assist on such matters as employer's obligations, contracts of employment, unfair dismissal and where necessary represent you at employment tribunals.

Debt

However good your intentions, debt is something which can creep up on you without you even realising it. We can act on your behalf to assist you in querying those debts which you consider unfair - and can often help to arrange realistic payment terms for those you cannot avoid.

Immigration Matters

We specialise in all aspects of private immigration work, from a visitor's visa to applying for British Nationality. If you need advice with Marriage or other family immigration applications, we can assist you. We can also help with extensions of stay, switching categories and EEA Nationals residence permits and documents. By getting correct up to date advice you can avoid common problems and we can assist you to submit your applications.
In circumstances where you have already been refused, we can represent you on appeal.

Fees

We provide full information about our basis of charging as early as possible in a transaction. Legal Aid may be available for certain matters and we can very quickly let you know whether or not you are eligible.

We also undertake some types of work on a "No Win - No Fee" basis.

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Appointments

You can make an appointment either by telephoning our receptionists, or by calling in to any of our offices.

Our Scunthorpe offices are open from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursdays. Friday open from 8.30am until 5.00pm.

Our Grimsby and Epworth offices are open from 9.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and our Goole and Howden offices from 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday.

However we will always try to see you outside these hours if it is impossible for you to call during these times. Home and hospital visits can also be arranged to suit any special needs.