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Our family solicitors in Suffolk are committed to supporting individuals and families through difficult relationship dynamics. At Wayman & Long, we aim to be a guide to nurturing connections, resolving conflict and offering compassionate solutions. In our practice, family law encompasses a spectrum of crucial matters, from mediation and negotiation to legal separation, divorce proceedings, and the delicate issues surrounding children's well-being. At its core, family law is about navigating the complexities of human relationships with understanding and expertise, providing a reassuring presence during the most challenging times.
When family matters arise, the initial approach is to bring together all parties for open discussions via mediation. The goal is always to reach agreements amicably, but should the need arise, we are able to go with you to the next step of the journey through court negotiations. Should your situation reach this stage, we want to assure you that we will be dedicated to achieving the outcome you deserve from the proceedings. We are 100% on your side and will support you through the entire process.
Not all couples choose the final option of divorce, and we respect that choice. Whether through judicial separation or a separation agreement, our legal advisers ensure that terms related to financial agreements, living arrangements, and access to children are thoughtfully outlined. While these agreements may not always be fully legally binding, this can provide a more light-touch feel to a stressful situation and provide a sense of security and certainty during transitional periods.
Contrary to a wide-held belief, divorce doesn't have to be hostile. We encourage civilised discussions on property division, child custody, guardianship and debt management. Our aim is to assist parting couples in finding supportive solutions, fostering a calm end to an otherwise difficult situation. Alongside family law, we offer Divorce & Separation Mediation services.
In the midst of marital or family breakdowns, we understand that children are the ones most affected. Our family solicitors provide crucial advice on Child Arrangement Orders, addressing where a child lives, visitation schedules and all other matters concerning a child's upbringing.
No one should endure domestic violence, whether verbal, physical, or through harassment. Our team offers unwavering support and, when necessary, assists in seeking the protection of the Courts. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
For couples living together without the legal tie of marriage, we understand that the breakdown of these relationships can be complex. We advise couples to establish necessary wills and agreements during happier times, and if things take a turn, we're here to help either party obtain what they believe they are due.
Wayman & Long proudly supports same-sex couples and those in civil partnerships. Our services encompass pre-registration agreements, the implications of registering a civil partnership, issues related to children and dissolution of partnerships. We offer not only legal guidance but also understanding and sympathetic advice, emphasising equal opportunities laws.
Our experienced family law solicitors in Suffolk provide clear, compassionate legal advice to help you navigate challenging family matters. Whether you need support with divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, or domestic abuse concerns, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Our family solicitors specialise in legal matters involving family life and relationships. This includes divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic abuse cases. We provide legal advice and help resolve disputes.
The cost of a family solicitor in the UK can vary. Download our pricing pack here. We also have a blog on divorce solicitors costs, which you can access here.
You are not legally required to use a solicitor for a divorce in the UK, but it is strongly recommended. A family solicitor can help settle disputes in line with legal requirements and fairly for all parties involved.
Child arrangements are decided based on the best interests of the child. Our family solicitors can help you reach an agreement when it comes to children.
Yes. Our family solicitors offer support and, when necessary, assist in seeking the protection of the Courts in domestic abuse cases.
A disbursement is defined as a payment that has to be made to a third party for a service provided or for a statutory required action; for example, local authority searches or land registry fees.
These payments are not part of the solicitor's fee for carrying out your conveyancing. Instead these are separate fees, taxes and charges that are often paid up front when you are buying a property.
Fees for essential property searches, such as those carried out through a local authority or water authorities, are fixed by the provider and your solicitor will not add on anything to that fee. Others, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax and HM Land Registry fees, are calculated according to the value of the property. Your solicitor will be able to give you an estimate of the overall costs involved once the price of the property has been calculated.
Among the most common disbursements you can expect to pay when purchasing a property are:
Stamp Duty Land Tax is actually a disbursement and its cost depends on the property price.
Every land and property transaction in England must be registered at HM Land Registry. This government department charges a compulsory fee for registering the change in ownership, with the fee applied on a sliding scale depending on the price of the property or the mortgage on it. Current fees range from £25 to £975.
Your solicitor must apply to the Land Registry for an official copy of the deeds and an official copy of the filed plan when you are selling your property. Where a document referred to in the official copy is not set out in the official copy, your solicitor will have to obtain an official copy of the document. When you are buying a property, your solicitor will obtain an official copy of the filed plan to use for search purposes, sometimes referred to as the Search Plan.
When you buy a property or re-mortgage your existing home, your solicitor must undertake certain legal searches on the property that reveal more information about the land on which it stands, the surrounding area, environment, water and drainage, and details of any planning applications. Other common searches in England and Wales are chancel repairs and mining and brine mining. Our search company's full search pack is £237.90 including VAT.
When you are buying a property, your solicitor must carry out a search against the names of all buyers and/or borrowers in the Land Charges register. This search will reveal if anyone involved in the purchase is currently bankrupt, is an undischarged bankrupt or is about to be made bankrupt in a pending court action.
A full local search on a property may not be required when you are buying without a mortgage or where your lender agrees. In this instance, your solicitor may recommend that you purchase local search indemnity insurance to protect you against any problems that arise that might otherwise have been revealed in a local search.
Solicitors use indemnity insurance to protect you from any number of issues that could arise and affect your sale or purchase. Common issues are around title deeds, leases, insolvency, restrictive covenants and missing landlords. The solicitor will arrange the insurance and you will pay the premium.
Where the property you are buying is leasehold, you must pay a fee to the freeholder (landlord) or their agent to register you as the new owner and your lender as an interested party. Where a separate management company is involved in managing the lease, you may have to pay a fee to the management company.
When you sell a leasehold property that is subject to management company rules, ground rent payment and service charges, your solicitor will require the specific details of these from the freeholder or Management Company. The management company will charge a fee for providing this information and the fees varies from company to company.
When you are buying a leasehold property where the seller has paid the ground rent and/or service charges for the year in advance, the proportion of that cost that has to be met by you will be agreed by your solicitor and the seller's.
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At Wayman & Long we prioritise transparent communication about fees. Although each journey is unique, we have compiled a downloadable fees guide which can give an indication to the likely costs associated with your situation.
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