Apart from the death of a loved one, relationship breakdown is probably the most stressful and traumatic event in anyone's life, especially when children are involved. You will be making important decisions about your life and others so it is especially important at this time to make sure you are able to function and think clearly and if necessary seek appropriate medical or counselling advice. Divorce or separation is not necessarily the best course of action and often, seeking assistance from organisations like Relate can make a difference and can save a relationship.

At the same time, it is important to know your rights and obligations if matters are not resolved satisfactorily. Our advice to anyone contemplating divorce/separation, or anyone suffering threats and violence within a relationship, or having problems with access/custody arrangements is to seek legal advice as early as possible.

We are members of Resolution, and we have experienced staff to advise and support you and we will deal with you as a human being, not a file number.


Douglas Solicitors is a trading name of Gray Hooper Holt LLP.