Tyrer Roxburgh & Co


SOLICITORS
· WINNERS OF THE 2005 LEGAL AID LAWYERS OF THE YEAR (TEAM) AWARD ·

 

Services

 

Housing


· Homelessness

· Defending eviction proceedings

· Disrepair

· Problems with landlords

· Defending mortgage repossession

· Housing Benefit

· Dispute over service charge claims


When disputes arise, we will search for a negotiated agreement but take immediate court action if this is in our client's best interests.

     

Family

 

· Divorce and judicial separation

· Financial disputes

· Domestic violence

· Injunctions (including emergency)

· Co-habitees' disputes

    These difficult matters are approached with sympathy and understanding. We always consider a resolution by conciliation before taking court proceedings. Two of our family solicitors are on the Law Society's Family Law Panel.

 

Children

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· Residence and Contact Order

· Child care involving parents and local authorities

· Adoption

We work with parents to help provide the best future for their children after divorce or when the local authority is involved. One of our family solicitors is a member of the Law Society's Children Law Panel.

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Welfare Benefits

 

· Disability Living allowance

· Incapacity Benefit

· Severe Disablement Allowance

· Income Support/Jobseekers Allowance

· Social Fund Loan

· Housing Benefit

· Council Tax Benefit

· Child Benefit

We deal with questions of entitlement, appeals and attendance at appeal tribunals.

Community Care

 

In particular:

. The disabled

. The elderly

· Those with learning difficulties

· Those with mental health difficulties

Assisting people who need services from Social Services or the NHS but are not getting them.

 

Buying/Selling your home

 

    · Buying/Selling

    · Leasehold/Freehold flats and houses

    · Mortgage and Remortgage

    · Buying your council house

    · Shared ownership schemes

    · Transfer of equity

We are happy to provide a free estimate of our fees and disbursements. The firm is a member of the Law Society's TransAction scheme and deals with all aspects of buying and selling residential property.
We are on the panel of most mortgage lenders.

 

Wills and Probate

 

· Preparing Wills

· Estate administration

· Appointment of guardians

· Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

· Dispute over Wills including necessary court action

Drafting a Will is usually inexpensive whatever the circumstances and it ensures that your wishes are carried out and reduces the likelihood of future disagreements. We advise all clients to have one prepared.