Footner & Ewing Solicitors provide a personal, caring service to private clients and business. We believe that clients should be provided with a clear explanation of the options available, and our work on your behalf will be undertaken quickly and efficiently. We use the latest technology to enhance, not replace the personal service that is our hallmark.
We are proud that over the years, we have acted for succeeding generations of the same families. We deal with a wide range of family matters whether for private or legal aid clients. We understand the emotional difficulties of family problems and are able to offer fixed fee initial consultations to help give you plain speaking, practical advice. Mediation is a way of solving family issues in a way which avoids the stress and expense of going to Court.
Mediation is undertaken at Totton, Romsey and Southampton by Clare Druett who has many years' experience of dealing with families and children. We are able to advise both private and business clients on all issues relating to Employment Law.
We are proud that over the years, we have acted for succeeding generations of the same families. We deal with a wide range of family matters whether for private or legal aid clients. We understand the emotional difficulties of family problems and are able to offer fixed fee initial consultations to help give you plain speaking, practical advice. Mediation is a way of solving family issues in a way which avoids the stress and expense of going to Court.
Mediation is undertaken at Totton, Romsey and Southampton by Clare Druett who has many years' experience of dealing with families and children. We are able to advise both private and business clients on all issues relating to Employment Law.
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The merger in 2010 of the Southampton firm of Ewing Hickman & Clark and Footners of Romsey to form Footner & Ewing combines a total existence of almost 300 years.
The name was established just after the second world war, when Harvey Clark became a partner.
The Totton office was opened in the late 1950s and between the two offices a busy General Practice specialising particularly in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Company work, Probate, Family Law and Legal Aid work was formed.
In 2002, the long-established and respected Woolston firm of Ronald H. Cross & Fiddes was acquired.
The name was established just after the second world war, when Harvey Clark became a partner.
The Totton office was opened in the late 1950s and between the two offices a busy General Practice specialising particularly in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Company work, Probate, Family Law and Legal Aid work was formed.
In 2002, the long-established and respected Woolston firm of Ronald H. Cross & Fiddes was acquired.
We deal with divorce and family matters across the Southampton, Romsey and Waterside region and beyond.
We are equipped to deal with all family matters whether for private or legal aid clients.
Some of our solicitors are members of The Law Society Children Panel.
Our mediation and collaborative law practice is conducted by a Resolution Accredited Specialist who subscribes to the Code of Practice.
We have conducted Legal Aid work for many years.
Today, only firms which hold Lexcel or the Specialist Quality Mark are allowed to act for Legal Aid clients and we are proud to be one such firm.
We are equipped to deal with all family matters whether for private or legal aid clients.
Some of our solicitors are members of The Law Society Children Panel.
Our mediation and collaborative law practice is conducted by a Resolution Accredited Specialist who subscribes to the Code of Practice.
We have conducted Legal Aid work for many years.
Today, only firms which hold Lexcel or the Specialist Quality Mark are allowed to act for Legal Aid clients and we are proud to be one such firm.
It is becoming more common for couples to prepare an Agreement prior to a Marriage or Civil Partnership to provide what will happen if the relationship unfortunately breaks down.
This may be for reasons such as second marriages - where they want to ensure the children from the previous marriage are provided for; to protect inherited or pre-acquired assets or to determine which country can deal with any dispute.
Pre-nuptial agreements are not recognised in this country by legislation but have been upheld by Judges.
This may be for reasons such as second marriages - where they want to ensure the children from the previous marriage are provided for; to protect inherited or pre-acquired assets or to determine which country can deal with any dispute.
Pre-nuptial agreements are not recognised in this country by legislation but have been upheld by Judges.
If a parent removes a child from the home or country of residence without the permission of the other parent or a Court Order, then this is regarded as a criminal offence in the UK.
A UK resident can take a child abroad for up to 28 days if there is a Residence Order in their favour or Child Arrangements Order when the resident is named as the person with whom the child is to live.
If a child is removed to another country without permission or Court Order then that other country can order the child to be returned PROVIDED that the other country subscribed to the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.
A UK resident can take a child abroad for up to 28 days if there is a Residence Order in their favour or Child Arrangements Order when the resident is named as the person with whom the child is to live.
If a child is removed to another country without permission or Court Order then that other country can order the child to be returned PROVIDED that the other country subscribed to the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.
If you or your children are the victims of domestic violence or abuse act now to protect yourself or your children - call the police and/or leave the house.
The personal safety of you and your children is more important than the legal niceties.
If you are affected by domestic abuse (which can include violent behaviour and emotional abuse) from an "associated person"you can apply for an injunction under the Family Law Act 1996 to protect you.
If you are not an associated person then you are unable to use this provision but instead you can apply under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
The personal safety of you and your children is more important than the legal niceties.
If you are affected by domestic abuse (which can include violent behaviour and emotional abuse) from an "associated person"you can apply for an injunction under the Family Law Act 1996 to protect you.
If you are not an associated person then you are unable to use this provision but instead you can apply under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
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