People often think of a Family legal team as 'divorce lawyers'. While much of what we do does involve traditional divorce work, we can also help with the following:
Pre-nuptial agreements
Engaged couples can enter into agreements setting out their
financial plans in the event of the marriage breaking down. Although these are not legally enforceable at
present they can be helpful later on.
Children issues of all types
Including parental contact with children following the
breakdown of the parents' relationship.
Cohabitee issues
At the outset of a relationship as a preventive measure or when things go wrong and there is no Cohabitation
Contract to provide guidance.
Civil partnerships
We can advise on the equivalent of a 'pre-nuptial agreement' or 'cohabitation agreement' for those embarking
on a civil partnership, or help with dissolving the partnership and the division of assets when things go
wrong.
Domestic violence
Sometimes people need protection from a partner or family member. The court can make orders for the
protection of individuals (often called injunctions).
Ward Gethin's Family Law lawyers offer a comprehensive service including:
Richard Pennington
Richard, a solicitor since 1986 and partner at Ward Gethin since May 1991 where he is the Finance Partner. Richard now brings his over 20 years of litigation experience particularly of contentious financial issues to the areas of family law and professional negligence.
Richard is the supervising partner of the Civil Litigation and Employment Departments and carries out commercial and litigation work which has been carried out for regular clients for over 20 years.
He is a trained mediator, a Member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association and a member of Resolution (which is a group of lawyers committed to constructive resolution of family disputes).
In a personal capacity he is the Chair of YMCA Norfolk, a trustee of a number of local charities and a member of the Lawyers Christian Fellowship.
01553 660033
Sara Plummer
Sara, a solicitor in the Family Team, joined the firm in October 2008. She advises on areas of family problems such as divorce, separation, children issues, and change of name for married and unmarried couples. She also deals with cases that come into the firm's Swaffham office.
She is a member of Resolution (which is a group of lawyers committed to constructive resolution of family disputes)
On a personal level she is involved with charities that help victims of domestic violence.
