Family Solicitors in Gateshead

Family cases from Gateshead may be heard across the Tyne at the Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre on Barras Bridge, which deals with all main types of family cases. Where a relationship ends because of abuse, an occupation order can decide who lives in the family home, and it can exclude an abusive partner even if they own or rent the property. Family and divorce solicitors in Gateshead can apply urgently for occupation and non-molestation orders, and advise on divorce, child arrangements, maintenance and the division of homes and pensions, as well as disputes between unmarried partners, and can explain mediation as a route that avoids a hearing. Citizens Advice Gateshead is based at the Davidson Building on Swan Street and runs drop-in sessions. Gateshead Council commissions confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.