When a relationship breaks down, it can be a profoundly difficult time for you and your family. You may feel a great sense of loss, you may feel angry, out of control and very confused.
We know that divorce and separation is a traumatic time for couples and their children. Conflicts can intensify and turn toxic, which can damage relationships long term.
What we also know is that receiving early information and legal advice on your options can and will provide reassurance and give you the confidence to take the necessary next steps.
Our experienced specialist team understands the difficult situations and decisions you will face when you separate, and will provide you with clear straight forward advice, including how to resolve your situation using out of court options such as collaborative law, http://www.cflnorth.co.uk/, http://www.resolution.org.uk/collaborative/ and mediation http://www.resolution.org.uk/mediation/
We believe it is important to have a good working relationship so you will feel confident and comfortable with our specialist team representing you.
We appreciate that divorce and separation cause stress and anxiety and we will provide information in relation to non-legal support services such as family consultants and financial advisors to help you through what may be a difficult time.
You can contact us on 0191 297 0011.
One of the biggest worries you may face when you are separating or divorcing, is resolving often complex financial matters.
You may feel very vulnerable, as you may not be sure whether you can stay in your home, whether you will have to sell your home and how mortgage payments are to be met in the short and long term.
You may have business interests which you may wish to protect in the long term.
You may have questions about pensions and whether these should be retained or shared.
Resolving financial matters upon separation or divorce, to find the best solutions for you and your family, requires specialist advice. Our specialist team of family lawyers understand the complexities of resolving financial matters and will provide you with clear straight forward advice.
They will also give you information about non-court based solutions that could be right for your case such as:-
The collaborative law process
https://cflnortheast.co.uk/
http://www.resolution.org.uk/collaborative
Mediation
http://www.resolution.org.uk/mediation/
Our team also include experienced litigators for cases which have to be resolved by the court.
We believe it is important to have a good working relationship so you will feel confident and comfortable with our specialist team representing you.
Contact the team on 0191 297 0011.
When relationships break down or become difficult, children can often be caught up in adult conflict.
Research shows that children can and will continue to thrive when their parents are able to agree arrangements for them.
Mediation and the Collaborative Law Process are non-court based options that can help you and your ex-partner reach solutions together, that will benefit your children.
However, sometimes it is unfortunately necessary to refer matters to a family court, when negotiations and discussions have broken down.
The Family Team at Kidd & Spoor are specialists who can deal with your matter whether as mediators, collaborative lawyers or representing you in court. Get in touch with our team on 0191 297 0011.
Statistics tell us that 60% of the adult population don’t have wills, which is a remarkable figure as clearly, we all need one. Without a will, you have no control over who sorts out your affairs or who gets what from your estate after you’ve died. With some clear thought and simple planning a carefully drawn will can save you and your loved ones time, money and anxiety. Quite honestly, making a will doesn’t have to be a difficult or costly exercise and more often than not can be concluded relatively quickly. That said, we must point out that there exists the potential for certain aspects to become fairly complex not least efficient tax planning. Therefore, these matters should not be entrusted to inexperienced, or unregulated operators. Even if you have a will already you may need a new one! Circumstances change and certain changes can have a major impact on the validity of your will. We charge a fixed fee for a straight forward will so contact our experienced wills team for a no obligation appointment on on 0191 297 0011.
No one expects to become incapable of looking after their own affairs but, regrettably, many people do. A Power of Attorney authorising another person (or persons) to act on your behalf can deal with that possibility.
Creating and operating a Power of Attorney is, however, a specialist task and that’s where Kidd & Spoor can help. We have vast experience in this area and will guarantee that nothing is left to chance.
Expert, professional advice is always to be recommended and our experienced team will explain matters simply; helping you to understand the options and implications involved in various courses of action.
There are two types of power of attorney; one that deals with property and finance and another that deals with health and care. We can explain the difference and provide you with examples of how they both work in practice, and why it is necessary to consider both.
Where a person does not have capacity, a deputy can be appointed.
Clearly everyone’s situation will differ so we invite you to tell us about your own particular circumstances, concerns and issues – let’s see what we can do to help you plan effectively for the future and resolve any problems that may arise. You can contact us on 0191 297 0011.
Effective estate planning, in conjunction with a carefully drawn Will, can help to save you and your loved ones time, money and anxiety …. not to mention possible disagreements with the tax man!
It’s never too early to think about protecting your assets and this can be done in a variety of ways; by making a will, creating a trust or taking specialist financial advice.
Are you unsure as to what a trust is or whether you need one?
Put simply a trust is a way of protecting an asset and can be used for items such as houses, savings or specific items such as jewellery.
You can create a stand-alone trust during your lifetime or incorporate a trust into your will.
No two situations are ever the same so we invite you to tell us about your own particular circumstances, concerns and issues – we’ll see what we can do to help you plan effectively for the future and resolve any problems you may foresee.
Our experienced team will explain matters clearly and simply; helping you to understand the pros, cons and implications of the various approaches available. We are also able to identify the need to refer you to other professionals for specialist financial or tax advice if appropriate.
If you wish to enlist our services or have any questions you’d like to ask, please contact us in total confidence to arrange an informal, initial discussion on on 0191 297 0011.
Whether a person has left a will or not, the process of administering their estate can be complicated and stressful.
Our specialist team can help you deal with the estate of someone who has died in a number of ways.
We can apply for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration (if there is no will).
We can act as professional executors if appointed in a will or if instructed by the lay executors or personal representatives we can deal with the entire administration of the estate which means we deal with all aspects following a death including registering the death, arranging the funeral, obtaining the correct grant, clearing and selling a property, closing accounts and distributing funds to the beneficiaries.
If the deceased did not leave a will we can provide additional advice to the personal representatives about additional steps that will need to be taken to protect them such as will searches, identifying who is entitled to share in the estate, indemnities and missing beneficiary insurance.
As part of this process we prepare all legal documents including oaths, tax returns and estate accounts.
We usually carry out this kind of work for a fixed fee. Contact our team for an initial no obligation appointment on 0191 297 0011.
Whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced property developer, buying a property can be an extremely stressful and anxious time. At Kidd & Spoor we feel it is important that our clients understand the process and will always regularly update you throughout the transaction.
There are 3 stages to any purchase:
- You will make your offer on the property, usually via an estate agent. Once you have instructed us we will contact the seller’s solicitor to obtain the contract documentation. Following receipt of this we will investigate the title, make any necessary pre-contract enquires and submit your searches. You will also at this stage obtain your formal mortgage offer (if applicable).
- Next we will arrange for you to sign the relevant paperwork in connection with your purchase and you will need to transfer deposit funds to us. Contracts are then ‘exchanged’ and pre-completion searches will be carried out and enquires made. You will be required to pay the Land Registry fees and any Stamp Duty prior to completion.
- On the day of completion we will transfer the purchase money to your seller’s solicitor, who will confirm receipt and the property will then legally be yours. We will deal with any final administration issues such as paying your Stamp Duty and arranging for the title deeds to be changed.
We place a lot of emphasis on client care and will ensure that you are kept informed of any key updates or issues. Our property lawyers are happy to communicate via email, telephone or by post. You can contact the team on 0191 297 0011 or wb@kiddspoorlaw.co.uk
Whether you are selling your beloved family home or an investment property, the conveyancing process can be extremely stressful. Our property team will always work towards alleviating any anxiety and ensuring the process runs as smoothly as possible.
There are 3 main stages to any sale:
- You will accept an offer for your property, usually via an estate agent. We will then issue the contract documentation to your buyer’s solicitor. We will deal with any enquires raised by them, with your help if needed.
- Next, we will arrange for you to sign the relevant paperwork in connection with your sale.
- On the day of completion, we will receive the purchase money from the buyer’s solicitor, pay off any outstanding mortgage and the estate agents fee and finally pay the balance to you.
We place a lot of emphasis on client care and will ensure that you are kept informed of any key updates or issues. Our property lawyers are happy to communicate via email, telephone or by post. You can contact the team on 0191 297 0011 or wb@kiddspoorlaw.co.uk
There may be many reasons why you need to remortgage your property, however you will often be required to go through many of the same steps as during the original purchase.
Our property team at Kidd & Spoor Solicitors have been helping clients to remortgage their properties for over 30 years and can help you lock in that new rate. We have acted in transactions with a huge variety of mortgage companies, and we are on the panel for all major lenders and many bespoke mortgage companies too.
We will ensure that the necessary legal checks are carried out and will deal with the repayment of your existing mortgage (if any).
Kidd & Spoor Solicitors offer:
- Fixed costs – no hidden fees
- A dedicated experienced practitioner who will regularly update you
- Extensive local knowledge of specific property issues e.g. Tyneside flats
Contact the team today on 0191 297 0011.
