Services

Divorce & Finances

We understand the breakdown of any relationship is a profoundly difficult time. Trying to assess its impact on your children, home, pension and finances can leave you confused, distressed and unsure about…

Child Arrangements

Studies reveal that more than one-third of children will see their parents separate before their 16th birthday. If you are worried about how your children will cope with your separation, you are not alone.

Cohabitation Disputes

Couples who live together rather than marrying or forming a civil partnership, have different legal rights if the relationship breaks down, and the Law in this area is continually developing and quite…

Agreements

If you are planning to buy a property with your partner, or are already living with them in a property that one of you owns, you should consider having a Living Together or Cohabitation Agreement. This…

Domestic Abuse

Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as “an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by…

Urgent Orders

If you're a parent whose child has been kept by your ex-partner without your consent, or if you're a parent who believes it's not safe for your child/ren to return to the other parent's care, you may need…

Relocation

Child Abduction

Child Abduction is a very complex area of Law that requires knowledge and experience. Having your child taken abroad by a family member without your agreement is a very frightening and distressing experience…

Care Proceedings

If a child is at risk, Children’s Services may apply to court to protect them. In such cases, multiple hearings take place and proceedings usually last no more than 26 weeks. Yarwood Holmes Law Ltd is…

Public Law Outline Matters

Children's Services may use the Public Law Outline (PLO) before Care Proceedings for a child. Parents receive a letter outlining concerns and are invited to a meeting. We can help and advise you during…

Kinship Carers and Special Guardianship Orders

We can assist extended family members who care for children by securing Parental Responsibility and obtaining a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order. We also provide legal advice for…

Grandparents Rights

We understand how much grandparents have to offer children and we work to advise and support our clients to help them re-establish contact where that has broken down. We will advise you about the various…

Social Services Involvement

If you're facing a difficult time with Children's Services, we can help. Yarwood Holmes Law Ltd specialises in Children Law proceedings. Seek legal advice immediately if your child is at risk of being…

Selling a Property

Yarwood Holmes Law specialises in residential property law. Our experienced Conveyancing Solicitors offer fixed-price quotes and regular updates via phone and email. We cover all aspects of property law,…

Buying a Property

Yarwood Holmes Law has a team of experienced Conveyancing Solicitors located in branches throughout the North-East and Northumberland. We are ready to provide you with expert guidance throughout the property…

Probate

Bereavement is a sad and difficult time. For those close to the deceased it can be very stressful and often those concerned are not best able to cope with handling probate matters. At Yarwood Holmes Law…

Court of Protection

A deputy is an individual appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of a loved one who lacks the capacity to make the decisions themselves. A deputy may be appointed to make decisions…

Wills

A Will can help make things easier for those nearest and dearest to you after your death. Preparing and signing a Will allows you to choose what will happen to your assets after your death and who will…

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs)

Do you need to give someone else authority to manage your affairs when you’re not available to do so? If so, powers of attorney can assist with this issue. An ordinary power of attorney is a legal document…

Criminal Offences

Yarwood Holmes Law provides legal assistance for criminal offences and investigations. Our team offers a 24/7 advice line, legal aid for police interviews, and competitive fixed fee rates for representation…

Police Station Advice

If you're suspected of a criminal offence, we can provide exceptional advice and representation during your police station interview. It's recommended to have representation during this foundational stage…

Magistrates Court

Our Magistrates’ Court solicitors can guide you through the process, provide advice, and represent you if needed. If you've been charged by the Police or received a Postal Requisition, contact us for assistance…

Crown Court

We have extensive experience representing clients in the Crown Court. We can help you defend against serious or complex criminal charges.