Helping you deal with post marital contracts, children's issues and financial arrangements after divorce or separation. Gillbanks Family Law are specialist lawyers in divorce, separation, financial, children and all aspects of family law in Suffolk. The company was founded in 2016 by family Lawyer Vanessa Gillbanks and is proud to offer practical advice and assistance based on many years' experience.
We pride ourselves on giving you individual attention and personal service. You will deal with the same person at all times (except for billing and payment) which also means that you won't have to explain your case to several different people whenever you call. We will arrange an initial meeting with you to find out what help you need from us. It may just be a case of exploring where you stand legally or finding out what your options are.
For initial advice on family law related matters, including dispute resolution, we are happy to offer you an initial interview at a capped or fixed fee, which we'll agree with you in advance.
We pride ourselves on giving you individual attention and personal service. You will deal with the same person at all times (except for billing and payment) which also means that you won't have to explain your case to several different people whenever you call. We will arrange an initial meeting with you to find out what help you need from us. It may just be a case of exploring where you stand legally or finding out what your options are.
For initial advice on family law related matters, including dispute resolution, we are happy to offer you an initial interview at a capped or fixed fee, which we'll agree with you in advance.
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My name is Vanessa Gillbanks FCILEx.
I am a chartered legal executive and a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with over 30 years' experience in dealing with family law and relationship breakdown.
I act as a consultant for Richard Nelson LLP.
I give all clients a personal service in all areas of family law, including advice and assistance to people embarking on a new stage in their relationship or who may be considering divorce or separation.
It's wise to cover all eventualities, even during the first stages of a new relationship or marriage.
I am a chartered legal executive and a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with over 30 years' experience in dealing with family law and relationship breakdown.
I act as a consultant for Richard Nelson LLP.
I give all clients a personal service in all areas of family law, including advice and assistance to people embarking on a new stage in their relationship or who may be considering divorce or separation.
It's wise to cover all eventualities, even during the first stages of a new relationship or marriage.
If your marriage or civil partnership has broken down and you want to know how to divorce your spouse, or dissolve a civil partnership, our specialist Ipswich and Colchester divorce lawyers are here to help.
To get divorced or apply for a dissolution (with a civil partnership) you need to first have been married or in a civil partnership for a period of at least 12 months.
You can apply after 12 months and one day has passed.
If it's taken place with someone of the same sex, you'll need to use 'unreasonable behaviour' instead.
To get divorced or apply for a dissolution (with a civil partnership) you need to first have been married or in a civil partnership for a period of at least 12 months.
You can apply after 12 months and one day has passed.
If it's taken place with someone of the same sex, you'll need to use 'unreasonable behaviour' instead.
Domestic abuse can take many forms; if you recognise any of these, you might benefit from talking to a family lawyer.
Can you answer yes to any of the following?
Do they often seem to know what you've been doing and with whom without you telling them?.
Does your partner threaten to report to you to authorities such as the police or social services, or inform your employers about something?.
Domestic abuse takes many forms and you don't have to put up with it.
If you have answered yes to one or more of the scenarios above, then you could be a victim of domestic abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or coercive control.
Can you answer yes to any of the following?
Do they often seem to know what you've been doing and with whom without you telling them?.
Does your partner threaten to report to you to authorities such as the police or social services, or inform your employers about something?.
Domestic abuse takes many forms and you don't have to put up with it.
If you have answered yes to one or more of the scenarios above, then you could be a victim of domestic abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or coercive control.
If your relationship has broken down, it will be a stressful enough time for you without the added worry of what happens to the children, the house or any assets.
If you've managed to come to an amicable agreement with a partner about money, property or the children, it does make things easier.
If you can come to an agreement that you're both happy with, either between yourselves or with the help of third parties (mediators, for example) that's great news.
It will reduce the overall costs of your divorce or separation, and make sure that any assets can be kept.
If you've managed to come to an amicable agreement with a partner about money, property or the children, it does make things easier.
If you can come to an agreement that you're both happy with, either between yourselves or with the help of third parties (mediators, for example) that's great news.
It will reduce the overall costs of your divorce or separation, and make sure that any assets can be kept.
You do not stop being a parent just because your relationship has ended or is ending.
The best arrangements for children are those agreed between their parents when together in a relationship and usually this is the same when the parents separate.
Children generally would want to spend time with both parents and in most cases that is in their best interests and is usually where the court start its approach from.
Our dedicated and experienced family lawyers can help you through the court application process.
The best arrangements for children are those agreed between their parents when together in a relationship and usually this is the same when the parents separate.
Children generally would want to spend time with both parents and in most cases that is in their best interests and is usually where the court start its approach from.
Our dedicated and experienced family lawyers can help you through the court application process.
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