Family

Law

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

Our Family Services

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 Steeles Solicitors 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

Our parent company Watson Ramsbottom 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-Brown 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.