Home | Property | Litigation | Family | How to find us | Contact | Employment | Mental Health | Private Client Denise Longhurst Family Law is the area of law that deals with Family related issues and domestic relations. In England and Wales these include: Married couples, civil partnerships and domestic partnerships (some times incorrectly referred to as common law marriages) Issues arising during any of these relationships which could include validity of marriage, abuse, injunctions and occupation orders, legitimacy, surrogacy and even child abduction The termination of these relationships sometimes referred to as divorce or dissolution, (judicial) separation, annulment, the financial consequences of such termination sometimes referred to as ancillary relief, property adjustment, settlement, alimony and (child) maintenance. Disputes with the CSA, child custody or residence orders, child contact and parental responsibility. In the case of separating unmarried couples, property disputes may fall to be decided under the provisions of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA). Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for family and Dependants) Act. Pre and post nuptial agreements Denise Longhurst and Ian Ashley-Smith look after these matters at Heringtons. Both are very experienced lawyers in this field with over 50 years experience between them. They will give you the correct cost effective advice and help you through a difficult time. Denise and Ian have a substantial client following and excellent reputations in this field.[] Ian Ashley-Smith