The end of a relationship can be traumatic, stressful and frightening for all involved. Emotional distress is compounded by the need to make decisions with regard to the financial and property issues, as well as practical arrangements for any children. At such a time you need professional, sympathetic advice from a specialist family solicitor committed to producing the best result whilst not creating unnecessary resentment and anger.

At Chenery Maher we have vast experience in all aspects of family law, including the preparation of Pre-Nuptial and Co-habitation Agreements, Civil Partnerships and advising and negotiating in complex cases involving children.

Carol Maher has specialised in family law for over twenty years. She is a long established member of ‘Resolution’, an organisation for solicitors that promotes conciliatory solutions to problems arising out of relationship breakdown. Carol is accredited to the Law Society and Resolutions Specialist Family Panels. She trained as a mediator in 1993 and is a member of the UK College of Family Mediators.

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Chenery Maher Solicitors offer advice about pre-nuptial, cohabitation agreements and civil partnerships to ensure your rights are protected click here for more information.

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