Divorce and Family Finance
The Divorce and Family Finance Team at Foot Anstey is one of the largest and most experienced in the South West. We have a broad regional base, having a strong presence in Plymouth, Exeter,Taunton and Truro.
The team can advise on financial aspects of relationship breakdown and on domestic violence issues.
We are highly rated each year in independent reviews of the legal profession such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500; four of our lawyers are listed as leaders in their fields in the latest edition of Chambers.
Family Finance Unit
Our Family Finance Team advises individuals who need tailored advice about the effect of matrimonial and cohabitation law on their lives. In addition our high worth team looks after clients who have substantial assets, or where there are more complex issues surrounding the division of assets.
We regularly advise on the following:
- Pre-marital and Cohabitation Agreements
- The effect of divorce and separation on business people (particularly where a couple are in business together)
- Tax implications of divorce
- Assets in foreign jurisdictions
- Trusts in divorce
- Farming cases
- Complex pension sharing issues
- Child maintenance and school fee disputes
We work closely with other professionals; property valuers, accountants, actuaries and financial advisors all may have a part to play in resolving your financial issues with your spouse or partner.
Our approach is always to “see the wood for the trees”; a problem-solving and practical approach is what you can expect from us.
The most recent edition of the independent directory Chambers comments on the team and its lawyers as follows:
The firm: "Extremely helpful and supportive,” this family group impresses the market with its dedicated client service, with one source explaining: “The lawyers here are just fantastic, they kept me informed every step of the way.” ...The group handles a mix of private and publicly funded work and has embraced collaborative law. Chambers 2009
The lawyers: Maggie Roberts is “on the ball and up to speed” and praised for her responsiveness. She is best known for her work on care cases, although she is also skilled in matrimonial finance and private children-related matters. Chambers 2009
For initial advice, please contact:
- Maggie Roberts on 01823 362750
- Mark Chanter on 01872 243348
