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West Sussex Family Law Services
Legal Advice & Representation
From initial discussions of separation and divorce to legal advice and representation, Pauline is here to guide you through every aspect of family law.
Helping you navigate the questions, negotiations and meetings involved when it comes to resolving the end of a relationship, including any financial and child arrangements.
Whether you and your partner require Court proceedings or choose a fair resolution together, Pauline’s Code of Conduct means we work towards an amicable and cost-effective solution suited to your personal situation.
Collaborative Law
Family Law can be a new and nervous topic for many.
No one builds a relationship with the intention of separating or, furthermore, taking your personal issues to Court. Collaborative law aims to avoid the formalities of the Courtroom, sourcing a realistic resolution for those involved.
Pauline will be with you through all meetings and negotiations. You will lead how and when meetings take place, as well as the topics discussed, but her professional guidance will help you reach an agreeable conclusion regarding finance, assets and child arrangements.
Family Law Arbitration
For some couples, although upsetting, a relationship can naturally end. With both parties mutually agreeing to part ways. When children are involved, parents often want to start separation proceedings in a secure and practical way.
Family Arbitration offers an alternative solution, allowing parting couples to manage their separation and everything that comes with it under the guidance of a qualified Arbitrator. Pauline, can either be appointed as the Arbitrator or act for you as your Solicitor within Arbitration. The Arbitrator is appointed by both parties and makes binding decisions about children or financial matters, which will be made into a Court Order.
The benefits of Family Law Arbitration include:
- Out-of-court resolutions
- More control over proceedings
- An informal and comfortable environment
- Flexibility with meetings
- Encourages ownership and compromise
- A more cost-effective option
Resolution Together
This unique service provides a collaborative environment for separating families. Creating the best outcome whilst minimising the distress caused by relationship breakdowns.
Pauline will work with you to determine whether this service is suitable for your circumstances before inviting you and your partner to a joint meeting. Here, you will be able to discuss your issues in a constructive and focused way to achieve a workable outcome that meets the needs of your family.
The benefits of Resolution Together include:
- Ex-partners can reach a mutual agreement
- Keeps relationships amicable and friendly
- Reduces any stress, anxiety or anger
- Avoids delays in processing your divorce
- Reassurance and consistency for your children
- One single solicitor will oversee everything
Here To Help You
I am on hand to answer your questions and prepare you for your next steps.
West Sussex Family
Dispute Services
With so many different living, family and relationship setups, it can be confusing which part of family law applies to you. Pauline, will provide professional and legal advice relevant to you.
Finance Settlements
Do you need legal advice and guidance when it comes to:
- The Family Home
- Money including savings and investments
- Businesses
- Sharing Pensions
- Spousal and Child Maintenance
Children
Ensure your children feel safe and secure with their:
- Living arrangements
- Time spent with family
- Future decisions e.g., schooling, care and special occasions
Cohabitees
Perhaps you are an unmarried couple who is separating, or you co-own a property but are not in a romantic relationship. Either way, the law works slightly differently for you. Pauline, can provide legal advice for your next steps.
Overseas & International
Receive professional advice on international divorces, including:
- Financial and asset matters
- Finding the right jurisdiction
- Co-parenting overseas
See What Pauline’s Clients Say
I just would not have coped without Pauline’s expertise at all times
"I just would not have coped without Pauline’s expertise at all times, her professionalism, her patience and her kindness too. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
I hope I can convey how much reassurance, courage, strength and importantly - professional legal advice on family matters including divorce, financial and child arrangements, that the team at Purcell's provided to me at such a difficult, emotional time.
"I hope I can convey how much reassurance, courage, strength and importantly – professional legal advice on family matters including divorce, financial and child arrangements, that the team at Purcell’s provided to me at such a difficult, emotional time."
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"I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you (Purcell Solicitors) for all your help, support and guidance over the past two years. I’ve already recommended you to a friend of a friend and will happily do so in the future"
Pauline is incredibly astute and excels at getting to the heart of the issue.
"Pauline is incredibly astute and excels at getting to the heart of the issue."
Pauline has been a rock and a massive support to me throughout the case.
"Pauline has been a rock and a massive support to me throughout the case."
Pauline is robust and frighteningly clever.
"Pauline is robust and frighteningly clever."
Helping You Create A Family
Nuptial Agreements
Pre and Post-Nuptial agreements are popular arrangements made by many couples.
Not only do they protect your finances, properties or pensions in the case of a divorce, but they also protect your children’s future. If you are looking to include prenups, get in touch today.
Living Together
Getting caught up in the excitement of moving in with your partner is the easy bit.
However, it is wise to consider the reality of the relationship not working out. Pauline, can help you decide how to divide financial investments and property, as well as child arrangements, to avoid legal consequences later on.
Meet Pauline Purcell
Purcell Solicitors is a niche, specialist team of qualified Family Law Solicitors headed by myself, Pauline Purcell. We are dedicated to using our skillsets to support our clients through difficult periods in their lives. At any stage, the breakdown of a relationship is full of questions and challenges, and for our West Sussex clients, I provide a safe place where I can guide you through legal matters of finances, children’s welfare and divorce and separation.
Pauline has over 30 years experience in family with with particular specialism in high value assets, pensions and businesses. She is top ranked with Chambers and Partners, a Leading Lawyer with WiseLaw and a Member of the Chartered Insitute of Arbitrators.
Why Use Purcell Solicitors?
Specialists in complex matrimonial cases
Exclusively covering all areas of relationship breakdown, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution and separation.
Experts in the field of Family Law
We deal with your unique circumstances with experience, empathy and efficiency.
Speak to us in confidence
Contact Pauline to find out how she can help on +44 (0) 1908 693000 and arrange a confidential discussion on the phone, Zoom or in person.
Friendly and supportive environment
We are on hand to alleviate your concerns and provide professional advice on your next steps.
Open communication and guidance
Pauline will work with you to achieve a cost effective, fair and lasting solutions for your situation.
Skilled in Dispute Resolution
We offer all alternatives to Court and work with you to find the best outcome for you and your family.
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We’re On Your Side, Always
Contact us to arrange an initial telephone or meeting which can be online or face to face in complete confidence.
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We have meeting rooms at various venues in West Sussex. Prior to our first consultation we will ask you to complete an online questionnaire so that we are aware in advance of the consultation of your circumstances and the issues you wish to discuss. This will enable us to provide bespoke advice to your circumstances and make the very best use of our initial discussions. We will work with you, providing expert legal advice and guidance so that you have clarity of your options going forward. The first meeting normally lasts approximately an hour and the cost is £250 plus VAT.
Please phone us for a FREE 15 minute discussion, or book time in the calendar below, to speak with Pauline about how she can help you.
