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Solicitors are either on your side or on the other side; they are either with you or against you. It is almost impossible to go through life without encountering a law firm in one way or another.

Family solicitors may be involved from the birth of a child and be there through the many and varying events of life, and indeed still be representing after death. A family solicitor would deal with trust funds, prenuptial agreements and divorce including Children's Law whether it be adoption or custody, they will help with wills and probate along with many other services.

Family law doesn't necessarily directly relate to just families, Family law encompasses all areas of law relating to relationships. Same sex partners, cohabitants can either be same sex or opposite sex and of course married couples.

Whilst family law deals with all matters relating to both the beginning and end of a relationship including marriage and divorce, it may not deal with broader issues such as elderly relatives and their care.

Family lawyers or family solicitors offer practical legal advice on the rights of cohabitants and what they should know before beginning to live together.

Family solicitors also deal with the law relating to relationship breakdown, divorce and financial issues such as capital and income settlements, and cases relating to private children law. Family lawyers will also offer help to those suffering domestic violence.

A business solicitor can be seen in the same light, from the birth of a business and all the twists and turns of commerce.

No matter whether you are already in business or just starting out, a solicitor will guide you through the maze of common obstacles such as; company structure and whether it is of more benefit to trade as a sole trader or as a limited company. What legal partnerships are and how you legally stand.

It is always worth getting your solicitor to look at and explain all the implications of the terms of your lease. If you are a 'home-worker' it is worth asking your solicitor to explain the legal restrictions of running your business from home.

Before you discuss loans etc with your bank manager, seek legal advice from your lawyer, they will advise you on the sources of finance that are available their legal implications. Do this before you decide to mortgage the family home? Whilst on the subject of finances, a solicitor can advise how to keep taxes to a minimum too.

Solicitors can help keep your legwork to a minimum, before you contact your insurance broker as your solicitor if they can expose any risks relating to premises, employees, assets and visitors. A solicitor will be able to give you impartial advice on the type of insurance you need, then you can consult your insurance broker with the right information.

Employment law can be complicated and because most disputes arise out of poor dismissal procedures that don't conform to the statutory requirements. Poorly drafted employment contracts can get you into trouble, ask a solicitor to examine yours. What happens if you fall out with your business partner or fellow shareholders, can you be forced out of the business? A solicitor can help you make sure that responsibilities and profits are divided fairly.

Publicly funded legal services - Free Legal Aid.

Can't afford a solicitor? If you need financial help with legal fees, you may be entitled to help via publicly funded legal services through Legal Services Commission (LSC). They look after legal aid in England and Wales and help people who are eligible for legal aid to protect their rights. Whether it is relationship breakdown, domestic violence, problems with debt or housing, and benefits. Education, employment law, community care, mental health and indeed asylum and immigration.
If you are a Jersey resident, check your entitlement. It may be that if you need legal representation in the UK, you could be treated as 'Applicant from Abroad'. If you contact a UK solicitor, they will provide the necessary paperwork.

The Legal Services Commission is also tasked with ensuring that people get the right advice and legal help. They fund a wide network of Quality Marked Solicitors and advice providers such as the CAB - Citizens Advice Bureau.

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