Solicitors in Hastings

Our legal services in Hastings

Family Law

Family law matters, such as divorce and separation, need a sensitive, personal approach combined with clear, sensible legal advice. In most cases, this can allow a positive outcome without the need for court proceedings.

Our family law solicitors in Hastings are committed to avoiding unnecessary conflict in family law and have a strong focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (including family mediation).

However, we know that in some cases, court proceedings are unavoidable, and we will ensure you have the very best representation when required.

Our family law solicitors in Hastings can assist with matters including:

• Divorce
• Separation
• Financial settlements
• Arrangements for children
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Family mediation
• Domestic violence

Wills and Probate

Making a Will can seem like a complicated and daunting prospect, as can dealing with the estate of someone who has passed away.

Our Wills and probate solicitors in Hastings understand this and can offer the clear, sensitive personal service you need to work through these important matters.

We are also here for you if you need help with general lifetime planning, such as creating a Lasting Power of Attorney, which allows a trusted friend or family member to manage your affairs if you ever lose the capacity to do so yourself.

Our solicitors in Hastings can assist with matters including:

• Making a Will
• Inheritance tax planning
• Trusts
• Probate & estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• The Court of Protection
• Contested probate

Conveyancing

Buying or selling your home can be stressful, however, seeking the help of an expert conveyancing solicitor can make the process much smoother and help you avoid any legal issues further down the line.

Our conveyancing solicitors in Hastings have many years of experience helping people to buy and sell a range of properties, so we can make the process as straightforward as possible while keeping your money safe.

We can also assist with all other types of residential property transactions, including:

• Remortgaging
• Equity release
• Transfer of ownership
• Leasehold property conveyancing
• Buy-to-let

Business Services

Good quality legal advice can be highly valuable to any business, helping you to create effective business relationships, define your terms and conditions, avoid legal disputes and allow you to operate effectively and in full compliance with the law.

Our business and commercial solicitors in Hastings can provide pragmatic commercial law advice that adds real value to your enterprise, allowing you to focus on running your business.

Our team can assist with matters including:

• Commercial property
• Company law
• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Commercial litigation

Dispute Resolution

Nobody wants to waste time, energy and money on long, drawn-out legal disputes, whether in business or their personal life.

Unfortunately, legal disputes can’t always be avoided, so where they do arise, our dispute resolution solicitors in Hastings can offer the expertise needed to find a positive solution as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible, usually without the need for court proceedings.

We can assist with matters including:

• Residential property disputes
• Commercial property disputes
• Commercial litigation
• Contested probate
• Employment dispute
• Debt recovery

Criminal Defence

We offer 24/7 legal support for anyone arrested or charged in connection with a criminal offence.  If you need help in the evening or weekend, our out of hours phone number is 07724 350521

Our criminal defence solicitors in Hastings can advise and represent you if you are interviewed under caution at a police station, and should you be facing prosecution, we can help make sure you have the best legal defence possible.

Our team can assist with matters including:

• Police station representation
• Driving offences

Find out more about our other commercial property, business debt recovery and employment law services here.

Local resources in Hastings

Hastings County Court and Family Court

Hastings County Court and Family Court hears cases involving adoption, bankruptcy, childcare arrangements, divorce hearings, domestic abuse, High Court cases, housing, money claims and benefits.

Find out more here.

Hastings Magistrates’ Court

Hastings Magistrates’ Court hears cases involving crime and single justice procedure.

Find out more here.

Citizens Advice East Sussex

The local Citizens Advice Bureau in East Sussex can provide support for a range of issues, including benefits, work, relationships, housing, discrimination, law and healthcare.

Find out more here.

How to reach our solicitors in Hastings

Reach us by car

Priory Street Multi-storey Car Park is a four-minute walk from our office.

Reach us by bus

The nearest bus stop is on Cambridge Road (Stop R), which is less than a minute’s walk from our offices and is served by buses 99, 100, 101, 324, 349, and 1066.

Reach us by train

Hastings Railway Station is a seven-minute walk from our office.

Plan your journey

You can plan your journey to our Hastings office here.

Visiting our offices in Hastings

We are always happy to meet in person, but to avoid disappointment, you will need to make an appointment before visiting. You can call us on 01424 619916 or fill in our contact form.

Accessibility

We aim to make our offices accessible to everyone and will be happy to accommodate your needs where possible.

To discuss how we can help to meet your accessibility needs, please call 01424 619916 or email enquiries@stephenrimmer.com.

Contact our solicitors in Hastings

For expert legal advice in Hastings for you or your business, please get in touch to arrange an appointment:

Phone: 01424 619916
Email: enquiries@stephenrimmer.com