Our 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 what the future holds. We understand that you need clear advice about how to resolve the issues you face.

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 clearly states what property you each own at the start of your relationship and how you intend to manage your finances while you are living together. Pre-nuptial agreements are typically used by people who want to protect their wealth for their children or people entering a second marriage.

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 unlike the Law about divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships.

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 and you need to be sure that your child abduction Lawyer really is a specialist.

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.

Relocation

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 processes available to you including family mediation and applications to Court.

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 to apply for a Prohibited Steps Order or Specific Issue Order from the Court. These orders can help you protect your child's welfare and ensure their safety.

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 removed from your care, and don't sign any agreements without consulting a lawyer first.

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 this process and attend PLO meetings with you to represent your interests.

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 a partner or ex-partner but also by a family member or carer”. It is very common. In the vast majority of cases, it is experienced by women and perpetuated by men

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 committed to achieving positive outcomes and reuniting families whenever possible.

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 family members recommended to become Special Guardians.

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 transaction process. We offer fixed-price written quotations and ensure that you are well informed about the progress of your case through regular updates via telephone and email.

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, including leasehold properties, and work with major mortgage lenders. Their team prioritises a personal approach for a smoother experience.

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 authorising one or more people to handle your financial affairs. It’s only valid while you still have the mental capacity to make your own 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 carry out your wishes. Our specialist team of Wills lawyers in Whickham or Cramlington can draw up a clear and straightforward Will for you.

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 our specialist lawyers understand these situations and we take great pride in providing an expert personal service, offering sympathetic, helpful advice and timely guidance through the legal technicalities and procedures which may be involved.

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 about a person’s property and finances or a person’s health and welfare.

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 for motoring offences.

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 of your case.

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 without delay.

Crown Court

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