Machins Solicitors LLP have experience in providing bespoke and tailored legal advice to those who serve or have served in the military.
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Divorce and separation is a difficult process, and with the extra complexities that come with military life, and the intricacy of military pensions, it may provide some comfort that the solicitors at Machins are familiar with these problems and can provide an initial free consultation to all military persons.
If you or your partner or spouse serve in the military, you may encounter additional difficulties and stresses that come with divorce and separation, including; both internal and external relocation, long periods of separation, and difficulty in arranging and facilitating child contact.
Machins offer a solution based approach when dealing with the breakdown of a relationship, and work with parties to reach an amicable and fair settlement. A divorce can have long term effects on the parties separating, and any children involved. Machins will work with you to ensure that any financial settlement reached will consider all assets including pension contributions, whilst ensuring the needs of any child of the relationship are met.
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