Family Solicitors in Bridport

Bridport sits in rural west Dorset, where farming, tourism and second homes are part of the local economy. A separation here may involve a farm, a holiday let or a second property as well as the family home, and a second home is usually part of the overall asset pool even if it is in one person’s name. Family and divorce solicitors in Bridport value and divide these assets, including pensions. They help parents reach agreement on child arrangements and handle divorce, civil partnership dissolution and maintenance. They also draw up prenuptial and cohabitation agreements and advise unmarried couples who separate. They can explain mediation and the Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) and apply for protective orders for anyone at risk.

Child arrangements cases may be heard at the Weymouth Combined Court, while divorce and financial matters may be dealt with at Bournemouth.

Bridport and District Citizens Advice offers a drop-in service on South Street, and the Dorset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service supports people throughout the county.