Personal Litigation

A Brief Overview:

Personal litigation refers to legal disputes involving individuals rather than businesses or corporations.  Personal litigation can be a complex and emotionally charged process. It's often advisable to consult with a qualified attorney to understand your rights and options. 

We can offer a range of services, including:

• Legal advice and representation: Providing guidance and advocating for your interests throughout the legal process.

• Case evaluation: Assessing the merits of your case and determining the best course of action.

• Negotiation: Attempting to resolve disputes outside of court through negotiation or mediation.

• Litigation: Representing you in court if necessary, including preparing for trial, presenting evidence and arguing your case.

• Settlement: Helping you negotiate a fair settlement if a trial is not necessary.

By working with our skilled personal litigation attorney, you can increase your chances of a favourable outcome and minimise the stress and financial burden associated with legal disputes.

Family law:

Family law is a complex area of law that deals with personal relationships and legal matters related to families. Stenfield Solicitors are specialised in family law, and we can provide expert advice and representation on a wide range of issues.

Our Family Law Services:

• Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements to protect assets and financial interests in case of divorce.

• Divorce and Separation: Assisting clients with the legal process of divorce or separation, including property division, child custody and child support arrangements.

• Child Custody and Access: Representing clients in matters related to child custody, visitation rights and child support.

• Adoption: Guiding clients through the adoption process, including legal paperwork and court proceedings.

• Domestic Violence: Providing legal representation for victims of domestic violence, seeking restraining orders and other protective measures.

• Paternity Testing and Establishment: Determining paternity and establishing parental rights and responsibilities.

• Grandparent Visitation Rights: Assisting grandparents in seeking visitation rights to their grandchildren.

What's Involved in Family Law Matters?

Family law matters can be emotionally challenging and often involve complex legal procedures. Our qualified family law attorney can help you navigate these challenges by:

• Providing legal advice: Offering guidance on your rights and options.

• Negotiating settlements: Attempting to reach agreements outside of court.

• Representing you in court: Advocating for your interests in legal proceedings.

Providing support: Offering emotional support and guidance throughout the process.

Wills, Probate and Inheritance:

Our firm specialising in wills, probate, and inheritance can provide expert guidance and assistance with a range of legal matters related to estate planning and administration.

Wills: A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. It allows you to appoint executors to manage your estate, name beneficiaries to receive your assets and specify any charitable donations or other wishes.

Probate: Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate, which includes organising their assets, paying debts and taxes and distributing the remaining assets to their heirs.

Inheritance: Inheritance services include the distribution of assets from a deceased person which is typically governed by the terms of the will. If a will does not exist, the distribution of assets will be determined by the laws of intestacy in the relevant jurisdiction.

Key Services Offered:

• Will Drafting: Creating comprehensive wills that accurately reflect your wishes for the distribution of your assets after your death.

• Will Review: Assessing existing wills to ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with current laws.

• Estate Planning: Developing comprehensive estate plans that address issues such as taxes, guardianship, and trusts.

• Storing the will: The will should be stored securely, and the people nominated as executors should know where it is.

• Probate Administration: Assisting executors in managing the probate process, including gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing property.

• Contesting Wills: Representing individuals who believe a will is invalid or has been improperly executed.

• Inheritance Disputes: Resolving disputes between beneficiaries or other parties involved in an estate.

What's Involved in Wills, Probate, and Inheritance?

The process of creating a will, administering an estate, or dealing with inheritance matters can involve several steps, including:

• Gather Information: Collecting information about your assets, debts, and beneficiaries.

• Drafting Legal Documents: Preparing wills, powers of attorney, and other necessary documents.

• Probate Process: Managing the legal procedures involved in proving the validity of a will and distributing assets.

• Asset Distribution: Distributing assets according to the terms of the will or the laws of intestacy.

• Resolving Disputes: Addressing any disputes or challenges related to the will or estate.

Why Choose Us?

A law firm can provide expert guidance and support throughout the entire process, ensuring that your wishes are carried out efficiently and effectively. They can help you:

• Avoid Legal Mistakes: Ensure that your will and estate plan are legally sound and comply with all relevant laws.

• Minimise Costs: Help you identify potential tax implications and develop strategies to minimize them.

• Resolve Disputes: Represent you in any legal disputes that may arise.

• Employment law: Cases involving disputes between employers and employees, such as wrongful termination or discrimination.

By working with our qualified attorney, you can have peace of mind knowing that your estate will be handled professionally and efficiently.

Powers of Attorney:

Types of Powers of Attorney:

• General Power of Attorney: Grants broad authority to another person to act on your behalf in most matters, including managing your finances, making medical decisions, and signing contracts.

• Enduring Power of Attorney: A type of general power of attorney that remains valid even if you become incapacitated.

• Property Power of Attorney: Grants authority to someone else to manage your property and financial affairs.

• Personal Care Power of Attorney: Grants authority to someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf.

Services Offered Us:

• Drafting Powers of Attorney: Creating customised powers of attorney documents that meet your specific needs and requirements.

• Reviewing Existing Powers of Attorney: Assessing existing documents to ensure they are up-to-date and legally valid.

• Providing Advice: Offering guidance on the appropriate type of power of attorney for your circumstances.

• Assisting with Legal Procedures: Helping you execute and register your power of attorney documents.

What's Involved in Creating a Power of Attorney?

The process of creating a power of attorney typically involves:

• Consulting with a Lawyer: Discussing your specific needs and goals with one of our qualified attorney.

• Choosing an Attorney: Selecting a trusted individual to act as your attorney-in-fact.

• Drafting the Document: Creating a detailed document that outlines the specific powers you are granting.

• Executing the Document: Signing the document in the presence of witnesses.

• Registering the Document: Registering your power of attorney with the appropriate government agency.