1. Family Family disputes can quickly
become emotional; that’s
why we always aim for an
amicable resolution rather
than going to court.
Barcan Woodward
A fresh approach to legal advice

2. Fa mily
Why choose
Barcan Woodward?
A fresh approach to We believe that core standards still
Our expertise includes:
count in our business. That’s why
legal advice
we’ve combined a fresh, modern • Buying & selling houses
Barcan Woodward is a Bristol- approach with traditional values.
based solicitors firm with a Our emphasis is on personal service; • Wills & probate
reputation for providing high we put your needs at the forefront • Personal injury
quality, pragmatic advice. We and talk to you in a language that
offer a comprehensive range of you understand. We also have the • Commercial
legal services, delivered by experts flexibility to tailor our offering to your • Medical negligence
and supported by our culture of individual circumstances.
respect and understanding.
By continuously reviewing our
services and methods, we can ensure
that they’re as relevant to you today as
they were 20 years ago. That’s a fresh
approach to legal advice.
“Family law is as much an emotional struggle
as a legal one. That’s why providing our Thank you for the
clients with well-rounded, intelligent advice considered, sensitive
is important to me. It’s not just about listening way you handled my
to and understanding the client; it’s also about recent separation.
becoming their champion and supporting them
It helped having
throughout the process. My team offer practical
solutions to family issues that are fair, balanced
someone I could
and – most importantly – amicable.” relate to who was
on my side.
Chris Miller, Family Partner

3. You and your family
Family Law Children Our family expertise includes:
Family law is highly emotive; that’s When parents separate, reaching an
why dealing with family issues amicable decision about childcare • Divorce and separation
requires a sensitive, tactful approach. can be fraught with tension; often with • Grandparental rights
the child at the centre of the dispute
We believe in taking a common sense suffering most. • Financial disputes
approach to family issues. For us, the
We firmly believe that decisions • Civil partnerships
best outcome is one that all parties
agree upon. We’ll take the time to about childcare should be made by • Pre-nuptial and cohabitation
fully understand your circumstances you and your partner. Not by a judge.
• Mediation
so that we can provide you with solid That’s why we’ll encourage you to
advice that’s fair and informed. And reach an amicable decision through • Domestic violence
if children are involved, we’ll make negotiation or mediation before we go
• Collaborative law
sure that we never lose sight of their through the court.
• Expat family issues, including
long-term interests. Living together and divorce
pre-marital agreements
Divorce and separation
If you’re about to get married or move
Our families are important to us; that’s We’re all members of Resolution,
in with your partner, the very notion
why divorce can be so difficult. After an organisation committed to
of signing a written agreement before
all, taking the decision to end your non-confrontational divorce
you commit is decidedly unromantic.
marriage isn’t easy. and separation.
But the only way to ensure a fair
And whilst obtaining a divorce split of property and belongings We’re accredited mediators and
or civil partnership dissolution is following a break-up is through a trained collaborative lawyers and also
straightforward, we know that it’s legal agreement. members of the Law Society
often the practical aspects that are Children Panel.
harder to resolve. That’s why our team A team of experts
of experts can also advise you in Our specialist team has a wealth of
related matters, including childcare knowledge and experience in dealing
and financial settlements. with all aspects of family law.

4. Fa mily
Your next steps
Family law is constantly evolving; We offer fixed fees for most family
but so are we. We know that no services, so you’ll know exactly what
two cases are the same. When you’ll need to pay from the start. Or
it comes to resolving family if your enquiry is more complex, you
issues, you need an experienced, can book an appointment with one of
supportive lawyer who will guide our team. Thanks for all your
you to a practical outcome. What’s more, we can also advise you help over the past
on a range of family-related matters, months. You brought
including wills, trusts and property, a calmness to
if your financial or personal position proceedings which,
has changed. combined with sound
For cohabitees, the concept of advice, was very
FACT
‘common law’ is a myth. You’re effective in the final
not protected financially and negotiations.
don’t have an automatic right
to inherit.
If you need advice on any aspect of family law, get in contact with us.
We are able to offer fixed fees for most family law services.
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