Apart from bereavement, divorce is probably the most traumatic experience confronting any family. It is important when facing these problems you have specialist representation, peace of mind is essential.

At Sinclairs solicitors we have specialist lawyers accredited by the Law Society and audited by the Legal Services Commission to provide help and advice to people experiencing these difficulties. We pride ourselves as a firm that adopts a sympathetic and realistic approach.

Divorce and separation can have far reaching implications. The trauma of having to deal with the financial aspects, possibly domestic violence and the effects that it has on the children and the family can be a lot for any family to bear.

There is also a great deal to sort out. It is essential that people in such predicaments take proper advice from a specialist department.

The Department boasts lawyers of experience. The firm has conducted many of the highest profile cases, some of which have entered the Law Reports including the case of R-v-VB (on international child abduction) and the famous internet twins case.

From dealing with divorce, financial settlements and child care matters, the benefits of instructing a solicitor at Sinclairs is that you would have peace of mind to ensure that your case is handled properly. You may also be advised on the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 which particularly concerns people caught in child care disputes with Local Authorities.

Some of the main areas that our Family Department can assist you are as follows :-

• Divorce or Separation
• Financial Settlement
• Disputes about children
• Childcare
• Adoption
• Co-habitation
• Domestic Violence
• Maintenance
• Legal Aid
• Human Rights
• Child Abduction including international Child Abduction.

Please also be referred to our 'client pledge' in respect of the highly specialist Barristers that we may appoint in these matters on your behalf.