Wainwright & Cummins has an outstanding reputation for its expertise in family matters such as divorce, separation and other domestic matters.

We have gained that reputation through a combination of our Legal Skills and human empathy and take great pride in building strong client relationships during what is a difficult time for our clients.

Based at our Acre Lane office the Family Department offers advice and support in the following areas:

Family Law

• Prenuptial Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements and Disputes
• Divorce and Separation including matters relating to finance and children
• Domestic Violence and Harassment
• Divorce

Children Law

Private Law

Areas covered include the following:-

• Contact
• Residence
• Parental Responsibility
• Prohibited Steps Orders which may involve the prevention of removal from the jurisdiction
• Specific Issue Orders which cover, for example, disputes over change of name
• Special Guardianship Orders

Public Law

Advice and Representation for parents and other parties in disputes with the Local Authorities with regard to

• Emergency Protection Orders
• Care Proceedings
• Adoption