
The decision to divorce or separate is always difficult and it is important to obtain professional legal advice from the start.
At Garside & Hoy, our first step is always to listen to you and find out as much as possible about your situation.
We can then support you as you decide between the different options should you wish to proceed.
For more information about choosing the right approach for your needs, click here.
To find out how we can help you in a specific area, please click on the links below.
- Divorce proceedings (uncontested and defended)
- Financial settlements and proceedings (asset division and maintenance)
- Children Act proceedings (residence/contact and prohibited steps orders)
- Cohabitation disputes
- Separation agreements
- Domestic violence including urgent applications
- Prenuptial agreements
Fees
At our initial meeting we will discuss costs with you and provide you with an estimate of our fees. Our charges are calculated on the basis of how much time we spend. The rate charged is in accordance with experience and is competitive. When we invoice you we set out the amount of time that we spend so our charging is transparent. Our Terms of Business sets out details of how our charges our calculated.

