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When a
relationship ends there will always be pain and stress but
seeking out proper professional support can be a vital step
in helping you through the trauma of separation and divorce.
At McCash and Hunter we can offer expert advice and guidance
about arranging your affairs and making plans for the future
at this confusing and difficult time.
A separation
or divorce will mean making arrangements for your children,
sorting out your finances, including pensions and life policies,
and making a decision about where you are going to live. We
can advise on all these subjects and on other matters that
might cause concern.
If you
are contemplating separation, or have recently been separated,
we would suggest getting in touch with us at the earliest
opportunity. We will then take time to discuss all of the
aspects of the separation with you.
Talking
through your situation will enable us to work towards a long-term
settlement which your full entitlement on the breakdown of
the marriage. We will arrange for the details of the settlement
to be laid out in a comprehensive and legally binding separation
agreement.
How
much will a divorce cost?
Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be entitled
to Legal Advice and Assistance (Legal Aid). We will always
discuss the costs at the outset and advise you of our hourly
rate if the fee is to be paid without the benefit of Legal
Aid.
How
long will it take?
The majority of couples now enter into a formal separation
agreement which is followed by a Divorce based on the fact
that they have not lived together for a period of two years.
We do of course offer a full emergency service to deal with
urgent Applications for Interdicts or Exclusion orders for
victims of domestic violence or harassment.
What
about the children?
Following
a separation, parents can find it difficult to agree on the
best arrangements for the care of their children. Ultimately,
if the parents cannot agree on the arrangements an Application
can be made to the Court to decide who the children should
live with and how much time they should spend with their other
parent. Disputed over these matters may also be resolved through
Mediation.
What
about maintenance?
The
Child Support Agency may have to become involved unless you
can reach an agreement on the amount of maintenance to be
paid for the children. We can negotiate on your behalf.
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