Family & Children Law
• Separation and Divorce - including sorting through matrimonial finances, including financial settlements and maintenance
• Resolving disputes between non-married partners
• Advising on the care of children after a relationship break up, and also advising about children matters where Social Services are involved

When a relationship breaks down or problems have developed, it can be difficult to find independent, competent and helpful advice. Haywards can provide such advice to ensure you are informed of your legal rights on all issues at an early stage to avoid any additional unnecessary worry. The advice you receive will meet your needs and deal with your questions on all issues that relate to your particular circumstances for example, children, housing and financial matters.

We also advise clients about the availability of public funding in all cases. We have been awarded
a franchise in Family Law by the Legal Services Commission and we are regularly audited in order to ensure we continue to provide an excellent service. Of course, we also act on a private basis for clients who are not eligible for public funding.

Why not complete our Online enquiry form with your details and your enquiry, so we can respond to you in the manner most convenient to you. Click here for our Family and Children Law Team.

Residential/Commercial Conveyancing & Housing Law
• Buying and selling property
• Re-mortgaging
• Leases (Residential and Commercial) and Tenancy Agreements
• Landlord/Tenant disputes
• Transfers ofEquity
• HIPs Service

Getting involved in the selling and buying process is an everyday event but it can be a nightmare if you do not have the support and advice of specialists in all aspects of property law. Whether you are a first time buyer with an eye to investment, or you are thinking ahead towards a home that will house a growing family or wanting to downsize to a smaller property now that the family have moved out, or whether you are acquiring for business reasons, it is important to get it right. At Haywards we have a wealth of experience in the area and aim to prove that all firms are not the same. Contact us for a preliminary quote and a discussion of your requirements, and take advantage of the many business links we have built up in the local area.

Of course not all housing needs involve conveyancing. Should you have a specific problem with a rented property – perhaps the house in which you are a tenant in is in a state of disrepair or, as a landlord, you have unsociable tenants – we can also provide legal knowledge and assistance.

Why not click here for our Ten Step Conveyancing Guide then complete our Online enquiry form with your details and your enquiry, so we can respond to you in the manner most convenient to you.
Click here for our Residential and Commercial propery team.

Trusts, Wills & Probate
• Making or altering a Will at any time in your life
• Handling the estate (the property and assets) of another person after a death
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advice on retirement and savings
• Tax implications, such as Inheritance Tax

Some people might think that to make provision for a Will at a young age is just being pessimistic, but we think there is nothing morbid about having peace of mind. A Will is a very important document, and since making one is a relatively easy exercise, there is no excuse not to be protected, especially if you have recently become a homeowner, a parent or a grandparent. Likewise, since we are living longer and are healthier when we retire, it’s more important to provide for the future. We can advise in this connection.

If you have been named as an executor or administrator in another person’s Will, there may be steps to take which require a solicitor’s advice. Likewise we can advise with obtaining a Lasting Power of Attorney (for instance to help with the finances of a relative who is ill or infirm or in connection with medical decisions relating to a person's welfare) or minimising Inheritance Tax or Capital Gains Tax. Call us for an appointment.

Why not complete our online Online enquiry form with your details and your enquiry, so we can respond to you in the manner most convenient to you. Click here for our Trusts, Wills and Probate team.