FAMILY legal problems, divorce and separation can be some of the most stressful events in peoples lives.

Lesley Bartlett, head of the matrimonial department at Hallmarks in Worcester says: "Here at Hallmarks we understand the emotional turmoil these circumstances can place people in and we take a sympathetic, yet professional, approach, to help guide you through the legal process."

Hallmarks provides a wide range of legal advice on family and matrimonial law issues.

Matrimonial - sadly every year 15,000 marriages end in divorce. Hallmarks aim to help separating couples achieve a constructive settlement by outlining and guiding them through options at each stage of the process.

Separation - divorce is not the only option. A separation agreement can be an alternative.

Children - Hallmarks advise about residence and contact issues whether couples are married or not. A constructive approach will lay the best foundations for all parties to adjust to new arrangements. Finances - the firm offers guidance through the maze of dealing with financial matters - the division of pensions, investments, businesses and other assets as well as the matrimonial home.

Domestic violence - there is no need to suffer in silence. Hallmarks' swift and sympathetic approach can help to protect you or your family with court orders if necessary.

Living together - currently there is no legal provision when such a relationship ends.

Hallmarks can advise on cohabitation agreements and how to deal with the consequences of a break up. Assisting Lesley Bartlett are solicitors Lucy Webley and Rita Timson. For more information call 01905 726600 or e-mail enquiries@

hallmarkslaw. co.uk