Act Family Law
ACT Family Law
plymouth devon

At Act Family Law we specialise in resolving divorce, matrimonial and family law problems.

We provide you with effective, cost efficient advice, a choice of innovative methods of resolving disputes and substantial litigation expertise, and the help you need in deciding which will work best for you.

The breakdown of a relationship can be traumatic, financially and emotionally. We give you friendly support, and the specialist legal knowledge that will really make a difference.

Our specialist qualifications in family law and collaborative law support our commitment to finding the practical solutions you want in the way most suited to your circumstances.

Family Law

 Family Law
  • Divorce and separation
  • Financial settlements
  • Pension sharing orders
  • Cohabitee issues and cohabitation agreements
  • Children
  • Inheritance Act claims against estates

Collaborative Law

 Collaborative Law
  • Avoid going to court
  • Honest and dignified process
  • Constructive advice and support
  • Team approach

What's new?

Pensions in divorce. - 16/05/2012

Pensions – an important piece of the financial jigsaw

 
Whether you are reviewing your financial planning or resolving financial issues on separation or divorce, pensions are one of the essential assets to consider.
 
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Common sense guide to separation - 23/02/2012

Bristol barrister Zoe Saunders, who has acted for clients of ours, has set out her common-sense guide to separation in The Lawyer magazine. It is well worth reading : http://www.thelawyer.com/where-is-the-common-sense-guide-to-civilised-separation?/1011134.article  

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Government shift in parenting provisions. - 07/02/2012

Government is drawing up plans to place a legal duty on courts to ensure both parents are given access to their children in divorce settlements. However, a Whitehall source warned “There have been arguments and debate," and that the plans will face opposition from some senior ministers in Cabinet, including Kenneth Clarke, the Justice Secretary.

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Child maintenance: new provisions proposed - 03/02/2012

Proposals for new child maintenance scheme published by CMEC

Detailed proposals for the new statutory child maintenance scheme have been published by the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. They include plans to increase the amount of maintenance paid by parents on state benefits and others declaring low incomes.

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Testimonials

Thank you for your time, patience, and in particular, your outstanding professionalism.

Mr M.S - Client

I felt respected as a person, and not just treated as a client.

Mrs J.H - Client