Family Law Divorce Divorce can be a painful experience, particularly when children are involved. We aim to make the experience as quick and painless as possible. Financial and property matters Whilst some situations require careful consideration, we do not believe that family funds should be dissipated in huge legal fees. We endeavour to reach a fair settlement by agreement, if possible and consider the Court Room as a last resort. Should a Court hearing be necessary we can call upon skilled and experienced advocates to represent you. Advice to Common Law Partners We keep abreast of this area of law through our IT links to cases and law as it is being made. We offer sound advice to those contemplating living together or separating. Child Matters Disputes regarding children are probably the saddest of all legal battles. Siva Winters offers sympathetic constructive advice from experience gained through her years as a Family Lawyer and perhaps even more important as a parent. Residential Conveyancing We can help you with: Buying and selling houses Re-mortgaging Transfers of title Commercial Leases and Freeholds We offer experienced advice in these areas. We are particularly aware of the problems of the small business person and aim to provide a report which explains Leases and other documents in plain language. Employment Law We have been advising both employer and employee for a number of years in this fast changing area of law. We advise in such areas as: Employment Contracts Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Working Time Regulations Maternity and Parental Leave Accident Claims We operate a "no win - no fee" agreement and Legal Insurance Schemes to protect you. Commercial Contracts Richard Winters has advised clients through a varied number of contracts from the straight forward sale of business through advice on terms and conditions of trading to more complicated transfers and leasing of assets. Debt Collection We offer a debt collection service and we are prepared to fix our fees depending upon the level of support required. Support Levels: First Letter Issue Proceedings Uncontested Judgement Enforcement of Judgement For more information, give us the details of the amount of debt and the Support Level required in our Problem Box on our Enquiry Page The small business person We are acutely aware of the problems facing the small business. With this in mind we can offer advise in the many areas where problems arise. We will not isolate our advise to one specific point if we feel an overall report is required. Wills/Probate We can assist with obtaining grants of probate or letters of administration. We do not charge a percentage but only for the time spent. We can prepare your will by email (we may need to see or talk to clients in complicated cases). Please see our Wills & Probate box on our Enquiry page.