Griffith Smith has merged with DMH Stallard

If you are buying and/or selling residential property in Hassocks, it’s probably one of the most important processes you’ll ever undertake. Our Conveyancing Solicitors have the expertise to minimise stress and disruption and finalise your transactions both on time and as smoothly as possible. We can advise on related matters, including joint ownership of property, stamp duty liabilities, flood risks and other matters raised in the local searches we’ll carry out on your behalf. Clients also benefit from our in-house expertise in Planning Law and in dealing with complications that can arise when buying and selling older or more unusual properties, including listed buildings.

Find out more about our Residential Conveyancing services.

You should consider making a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) at any time of life. Our specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors will take your detailed instructions, advise on issues such as choice of executors, guardians for children and the types of gifts you can leave in your Will. Our goal is always to provide peace of mind that your wishes will be implemented after your death and that someone you trust ( or your Solicitor) will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.

Find out more about how we can help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney.

We remove the emotional challenges that come with handling matters relating to the estate of a deceased family member or loved one. Our specialist Probate Solicitors act as a bridge between you and the banks, financial institutions and property professionals, with whom the deceased had dealings. We also handle disputes that might arise relating to the deceased’s property and ensure the estate complies with tax and other obligations.

Find out more about our Probate and Estate Administration services.

Increasingly complex family relationships mean that more and more people are prepared to challenge a Will, or dispute the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. These matters are often highly sensitive. Our lawyers in Hassocks always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.

Find out more about our Contentious Probate services.

Our Immigration Lawyers in Hassocks are recognised for their ability to successfully navigate the UK’s increasingly complex immigration system on behalf of local clients. We understand that it can be difficult to understand the intricacies of the UK immigration system and that unique considerations are at play when an individual’s status is challenged. We offer a highly responsive and personal approach, always prioritising the unique needs of the individuals and families we represent.

Find our more about our Personal Immigration services.

When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice about the best way forward. Our divorce experts in Hassocks provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family. We are particularly adept at dealing with divorce involving high net worth individuals where complex assets like trusts, offshore accounts and foreign property are at stake.

Find out more about how our Divorce lawyers can help you.

No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund.  Once certain conditions are met it’s more than likely that an agreement covering the division of your assets will be recognised by the English courts. It’s important therefore to get specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.

Find out more about how we can help you with your Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends.

It can be difficult to accurately value your assets (like pensions) and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner.  Our expert Family Lawyers in Hassocks will help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.

Find out more about our Financial Dispute services.

It is important to agree arrangements for your children when you divorce or separate. Arrangements that have been in place for some time can become impractical and need to be reviewed. Where should the children live? Who will be responsible for financial support? How much time will the non-resident parent have to spend with the children? These are all issues with which our expert team of family lawyers are familiar. In a practical way we will help you formalise these arrangements and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.

Find out more about our Child Arrangement services.

We advise managers and senior executives (many of whom work in the City, but live in Hassocks and the surrounding areas) on their rights under Employment Law. Where there is a dispute, we can provide specialist advice on your chances of succeeding in a claim in the Employment Tribunal or other forum.

Executives and others seeking our Employment Law advice benefit from the fact that DMH Stallard has a significant base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and Employment Law matters.

Find out more about our Employment Law services.

We work with clients to plan for the future, from creating your Will to Estate Administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.

Find out more about our Legal Services for You and Your Family.