Best Consumer Protection Solicitors in Harpenden

When you encounter legal issues in your life, whether it is in relation to your children, a divorce or finances with your partner, you may feel capable of handling the matter yourself. Under English law there is no requirement for you to have a solicitor and you have a right to represent yourself. However, in many circumstances this may not be the most ideal form of representation. The law can be complicated and it is always recommended you obtain independent legal advice about your matter to ensure that your interests are being protected. Our solicitors are legal experts. We are highly trained, regulated and insured. We provide you the best legal advice and representation. All cases are different and we can use your extensive experience to get you the best result. We have had many clients instruct us after representing themselves, and the costs of having obtained legal advice and representation early on in their case would have prevented delays, mistakes or animosity between parties. Instructing a solicitor also allows your case to be handled objectively and focussing on the legal and contentious issues. If you are considering representing yourself because of the legal costs, contact us for a free discussion first. You will be surprised to see the variety of funding options available to you.

Under English law neither parent has a legal right to see their child even if you are named on the birth certificate. However, each parent has responsibilities towards their child. It is in fact the child that has the right to a relationship with both parents. Such arrangements will very likely include contact arrangements if there are no child protection or welfare concerns and if an application to court for a child arrangement order is pursued a court will seek for there to be arrangements. If you are a parent and seek for arrangements to see your child you should seek legal advice from our expert children solicitors to consider your legal options.

Not necessarily. You do not need your spouse to agree but you will need to show the court that your spouse is aware of the application, or you have tried all possibly methods to make them aware of the divorce application. We will always discuss with you the best options to deal with your case to ensure it is dealt with swiftly and without delay.

Mediation agreements are not legally binding. A consent order is a legal document usually drawn up by a solicitor setting out what you have agreed during mediation that will then be sent to the court and approved by a judge.

If you want to exclude someone from inheriting from you estate, it is even more important for you to prepare a Will which reflects this wish, as your Will allows you to leave your estate to whoever you like. A provision can then be included in your Will to clearly exclude someone and this will limit any potential claims they have against your estate.