Family Law

We have a great team of expert Solicitors available who can assist you in most areas of Family Law.

Our Family Services

Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

DIVORCE & DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

The decision to end a marriage or civil partnership is usually one of the most difficult life-choices anybody is likely to face.

FINANCES AND PROPERTY ON SEPARATION

Finances and Property on Separation

The courts look at various considerations in deciding upon finances and property after a separation and the law is different depending on whether you were married or simply living together.

CHILDREN

Children

Issues regarding the children are often the most worrying and at Baldwin Wyatt we pride ourselves on finding the best possible solution to your situation in the quickest time possible.

HAGUE CONVENTION AND CHILD ABDUCTION

Hague Convention and Child Abduction

Our Family department, headed by Rachel Horman-Brown, has a wealth of experience in dealing with matters of this nature. You can place your trust in us to handle your situation with care.

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are a sure way to keep your assets and property attained prior to the relationship protected. In essence, taking care of your own destiny if the worst was to happen.

COHABITATION AGREEMENTS

Cohabitation Agreements

If you are unmarried and either cohabiting, or looking to move in together with your partner, there are many reasons why it may be worth creating a cohabitation agreement.

LEGAL AID

Legal Aid

We are proud to have had a high quality Legal Aid franchise for many years.

ACCUSTAIONS OF PARENTAL ALIENATION

Accusations of Parental Alienation

If you are accused of Parental Alienation, it is vital to have trustworthy lawyers on your side who understand the seriousness of the matter.

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Domestic Abuse

Our one of a kind team contains specialist advisors providing expert advice that many clients have expressed has “saved their lives”.

DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDERS (DAPO)

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders

If your ex partner is abusive and lives in certain areas we can help you obtain a new Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO).

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILDREN

Domestic Violence & Children

Children are often the forgotten victims of domestic violence and it is estimated that at least 750,000 children a year witness domestic violence.

FORCED MARRIAGE PROTECTION ORDERS

Forced Marriage Protection Orders

Director Rachel Horman heads up one of the only departments of its kind in the North of England.

COERCIVE CONTROL

Coercive Control

There is no team in England or Wales better placed to assist victims of Coercive Control.

STALKING, CYBERSTALKING & HARASSMENT

Stalking, Cyberstalking & Harassment

Stalking, cyber stalking and harassment can take place at school, within the work place and within Family relationships.

REVENGE PORN

Revenge Porn

Image based sexual abuse – commonly referred to as Revenge Porn – is a criminal offence and can be punishable by two years imprisonment, an unlimited fine or indeed both.

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Criminal Injuries Compensation for Domestic Violence Victims

It may be possible to apply for criminal injuries compensation if you or someone you know has been hurt in a violent crime in the past two years.

SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT

Social Services Involvement

If you have social services involved with the children we can help steer you through this worrying time.

WILLS

Wills

Creating your Wills & Estate Planning is something that each and every one of us should do throughout our lives, before it’s too late.

Our Family Services

DIVORCE & DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

FINANCES AND PROPERTY ON SEPARATION

CHILDREN

HAGUE CONVENTION AND CHILD ABDUCTION

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

COHABITATION AGREEMENTS

LEGAL AID

ACCUSTAIONS OF PARENTAL ALIENATION

DOMESTIC ABUSE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILDREN

FORCED MARRIAGE PROTECTION ORDERS

COERCIVE CONTROL

STALKING, CYBERSTALKING & HARASSMENT

REVENGE PORN

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT

WILLS

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Additional Family Courts To Allow Reporting In England & Wales.

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Prolonged wait for reforms on financial provision divorce laws

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Watson Ramsbottom Refuge Care Packs

Woman’s Long Quest to Identify Her Biological Father Finally Bears Fruit

Adoption – Placement Within Birth Families Must Be Carefully Explored

Fathers Should Pay Towards Their Children’s Upbringing – But How Much?

Family Judge Heeds Teenage Foster Child’s Wish to Change His Surname

Family Judge Labours to Achieve Fairness Between Debt-Laden Divorcees

Separated parents wanting to take their child overseas.

No Fault Divorce Legislation Now Implemented.

Inheritance and the Impact of Intestacy on Stepchildren – Guideline Ruling

Family Court Monitoring Mechanism Unveiled.

Family Judge Throws Lifeline to Troubled Mother of Four

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Judge Unravels Agatha Christie-Style Plot to Detect Will Forgery

Confidentiality of the Adoption Process Prevails in Parenthood Dispute

High Court Backs Arbitrator’s Decision in £17 Million Divorce Case

Court of Appeal Blocks Separation of Vulnerable Mother from Her Baby

Divorce – Intransigence and Dogmatism Will Only Increase Your Pain

Michelle receives Children Law Accreditation

COVID-19 – Do Diving Asset Values Justify Unwinding Divorce Settlements?

Sophia Isa appointed as Wish Centre Trustee

Child Maintenance – Court Weighs Up Lifestyle Expectations and Resources

We Love Each Other and Who Owns What Doesn’t Matter – Oh Yes It Does!

Interim Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings – Court of Appeal Gives Guidance

Sensible Divorcees Put Personal Animosity Aside – Court of Appeal Ruling

Staff Take on 10000 Step Challenge in Memory of their Late Colleague Katie Roabuck

Troubled Mother Permitted Skin-to-Skin Contact with Her Baby

Divorce and the Increasing Use of Arbitration

‘Big Money’ Divorce Couple Pay Enormous Price for Failing to Compromise

Parents Who Simply Cannot Cope Don’t Deserve Condemnation

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White Ribbon Day 2020

Ex-Couple in £16 Million Divorce Case Receive Rough Edge of Judge’s Tongue

Cross-Border Child Abduction and Habitual Residence – Guideline Ruling

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COVID-19 and Parental Contact With Children in Care – Guideline Ruling

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Home-Maker Wife Compensated for Sacrificing Her Career

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A Perfect Storm?

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Surge of Domestic Abuse Murders During Lockdown

Guidance Regarding Child Contact During Lockdown

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Wife Living in Family Home Not a Tenant

Former Couple’s Division of Property Decided By Judge

Vulnerable Mother Accused of Harming Her Baby Denied a Fair Hearing

High Court Assists Husband in Drawing a Line Under His Divorce

Rachel writes the book on Coercive Control

Would I Lie to You? Divorce and Deceit in the Family Court

Failing to Disclose Assets Can Bite Back in Divorce

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Teenage Mother Denied Due Process Overturns Adoption Order on Appeal

The Cohabitation Conundrum

Big Money Divorce Engages Family Judge in Company Valuation

Numbing the Pain of Pensions on Divorce

Stuart Barton joins Watson Ramsbottom

Court Returns Two-Year-Old to Land of Birth When Parents' Marriage Collapses

Watson Ramsbottom Hold Food Collection to Help Lancashire Refuges

Social Media – Be Careful!

International Dimension Makes Child Travel Risky

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Watson Ramsbottom Help Lancashire Refuges Ahead of Christmas

New Stalking Law Does Not Go Far Enough – Rachel Horman

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Those Who Lie to Divorce Judges Are Almost Always Found Out

The police should be held accountable for failing DV and stalking victims

Potential Landmark Moment for Divorce Law

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Wife Seeking Divorce Fails to Prove English Domicile

Financial Claim Based on Support After Divorce Fails

Owens v Owens Verdict Highlights The Need For Family Law Reform

Pre-Nup Upheld When Implications Understood

Owens v Owens Verdict

Family Court Issues Disclosure Ruling

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Future Earning Capacity Not a Matrimonial Asset

Changing Circumstances Lead to Divorce Settlement Dispute

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Fail To Comply With Court Orders And Prison May Await

Government to Review Law to Wipe Out “Trolling”

Case Update: Owens v Owens

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Direct Contact With Both Parents Best Promotes Child Welfare

International Women’s Day 2018 recognition for Rachel Horman

Animal Abuse and Coercive Control

Lack of Planning Costs Father Chance to Have Custody of Child

Cohabitants Entitled to Bereavement Damages

Family Attachment a Critical Factor in Adoption

Court Bypasses Wife's Attempts to 'Stymie' Sale

Certain Inheritance Can Be Financial Resource in Divorce Settlement

Watson Ramsbottom supporting Safenet Domestic Abuse Service

Rachel Horman scoops top accolade at the Law Society Excellence Awards

North West award win for Watson Ramsbottom!

Watson Ramsbottom retain leading law firm ranking

Expert family lawyer makes double award shortlist

WR Director Rachel Horman shortlisted for Enterprise Vision Awards

Training on new criminal offence of coercive control

Landmark hearing brings child’s best interest to the forefront of child care cases

Marathon success for team WR!

Watson Ramsbottom support National Stalking Awareness Week 2015

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Domestic Violence Law Reform Campaign achieves criminalisation of coercive control

Top national family law award for Watson Ramsbottom

Watson Ramsbottom Director shortlisted for National Family Law Award

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Legal Team of the Year Finalists at Red Rose Awards 2014

Watson Ramsbottom Director Rachel Horman featured on BBC Breakfast

Clare's Law pilot to be extended nationally

Awards night celebration

Channel 4 News – Britain's courts 'endanger' domestic violence victims

Sentence for serious domestic violence offence 'insulting to victim and to women'

Watson Ramsbottom join Legal 500

Top accreditation for family lawyer

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