Family Law Leaflet by Worthingtons Solicitors Belfast. Worthingtons Solicitors is a law firm based in Belfast, Newtownards and Bangor in Northern Ireland.

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2. Worthingtons have In certain circumstances, where money is to be received as
a result of a financial settlement, we may agree to await
specialist family payment of costs out of the proceeds of any
such settlement.
law practitioners Alternatively we have a direct debit system by which you
can pay a monthly amount towards your legal costs.
who provide a full Communication
range of services You will be able to contact us in writing, by telephone or
in respect of by email.
You will be given the email address of the person
matrimonial responsible for the day to day running of your file.
We will send you copies of all correspondence and keep
matters including: you continually informed and up dated on all progress
made on your behalf.
We will deal with your queries promptly and arrange
appointments should you need to see us. We will return
■ Separation your phone calls or emails as soon as possible.
■ Divorce
■ Court Financial Settlements Free initial consultation
■ Matrimonial Agreements
Our family law specialists provide a 30 minute initial
■ Matters Pertaining to Children consultation free of charge.
■ Adoption, Wardship and Care Proceedings During the initial consultation we will advise you as to
the options open to you, the procedure involved in any
■ Child and Spousal Maintenance
proceedings you may wish to take and we will advise you
■ Property Adjustment Orders fully on any expenses you may incur or your entitlement
■ Pension Sharing to Legal Aid where appropriate.
■ Domestic Violence Issues
■ Co-habitation Rights Make a will
If you are going through matrimonial proceedings it may
well be that you require to make a new will or up date
Fees any existing will due to the change in your
family circumstances.
We will confirm our hourly rates at the outset of your
proceedings to ensure that you are aware of all the While your proceedings are ongoing, you will be able to
costs involved. make a will for yourself for a discounted fee.
We provide regular fee information and interim Making a will ensures your estate is distributed according
billing arrangements so you will always be on top of to your wishes and can reduce the burden on family
your account. members in what can be a difficult and stressful time.
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