Patrick J Diggin

Family Law

Compassionate and Affordable Family Law Services by Patrick J. Diggin Solicitor

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Family law is a dynamic and vital area of legal practice, encompassing a wide range of issues that affect the core unit of society—the family. At Patrick J Diggin Solicitors, we understand the profound impact that family-related legal matters can have on our clients’ lives. Our commitment is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and expert legal services tailored to the unique needs of each family.

Our Approach
At Patrick J Diggin Solicitors, we prioritize a client-centered approach, ensuring that each case is handled with sensitivity, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities involved. Our experienced family law solicitors are dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times with clear, practical advice and robust representation.
We emphasize mediation and collaborative law as effective methods for resolving disputes amicably, whenever possible. However, when litigation is necessary, our team is prepared to advocate vigorously in court to protect our clients’ rights and interests.

Scope of our Family Law practice

We are experienced in all Family law issues including:

1. Marriage and Civil Partnerships: Legal requirements for marriage and civil partnerships, recognition of foreign marriages, and related legal issues.

2. Separation and Divorce: Legal processes for separation and divorce, including judicial separation, grounds for divorce, and the implications for both parties involved.

3. Child Custody and Access: Determining the custody of children, establishing access rights for non-custodial parents, and creating parenting plans that serve the best interests of the children.

4. Child and Spousal Maintenance: Legal obligations regarding financial support for children and former spouses, including the calculation and enforcement of maintenance payments.

5. Property Division: Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, addressing disputes over property ownership, and financial settlements.

6. Domestic Violence: Legal protections against domestic violence, including safety orders, protection orders, and barring orders, and the support available to victims.

7. Adoption and Guardianship: Procedures for adopting a child, rights and responsibilities of adoptive parents, and the legal framework surrounding guardianship of minors.