Family Law and Divorce Solicitors

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• Divorce and financial settlements

  Whether you are considering a divorce, your spouse has issued a divorce petition, or you need help negotiating a financial settlement, we can support you.

  We have particular expertise supporting clients with complex financial structures, high value assets or family businesses.

  Find out more about how our divorce financial settlement solicitors and experienced divorce solicitors can support you through every stage of the process.

• Mediation and collaborative law

  We understand that ending a relationship can be complex, but that many couples want to avoid the time and expense of using the courts.

  Other forms of dispute resolution can help couples reach agreement without the stresses of going to court, and preserve cooperative relationships.

  Find out about our mediation and family dispute resolution services.

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• Arbitration

  Family arbitration is another way of reaching an agreement without using the traditional court process. The parties agree to appoint an arbitrator who, like a judge, will hear the evidence and ensure that financial disclosure has taken place. The parties, through their lawyers, will provide financial disclosure and set out the case which the arbitrator will then consider, as well as the evidence from the parties before giving a ruling, known as an “award”. The choice to arbitrate must be one you both agree as once the process has started one of you cannot back out without the other’s agreement, and you agree at the outset to accept the award.

  The advantages of arbitration are speed, flexibility, confidentiality and the ability to choose an arbitrator best suited to deal with the specific circumstances of your case. Although you will need to pay for the arbitrator’s services, arbitration is more cost-effective than court proceedings. Our expert family lawyers advise on arbitration as an alternative to court proceedings and will work with you to find the most appropriate approach for your circumstances. 

• Children

  Our experienced child law solicitors handle issues efficiently and with sensitivity, to help you achieve the best outcome for your family.

  We can advise you on all matters involving children, including disputes about child maintenance, where a child should live and the time they should spend with parents and other relations. We can also help where a parent is considering moving with the children either within the country or abroad.

  Find out more about our child law services.

• Cohabitation agreements and rights

  Many people are unaware that living together does not give you the same rights as couples who are married or in civil partnerships.

  If you’re cohabiting, our solicitors can advise you on your situation, and help you draw up a cohabitation agreement to protect yourselves if the relationship breaks down.

  Find out more about our advice for cohabiting couples.

• Civil partnerships

  Our specialist family lawyers can advise you on all aspects of civil partnerships.

  If you are thinking of entering a civil partnership, we can help to draw up pre-registration agreements.

  If your relationship has broken down and you want to dissolve your civil partnership, we can support you through the process.

  Find out more about our advice for civil partnerships.

• One Couple One Lawyer

  Our specialist family lawyers can support you through the One Couple, One Lawyer approach.

  If you and your partner are looking for an amicable way to divorce or separate, we can help you work together with one shared lawyer.
  This innovative service allows both parties to receive legal advice from a single, specially trained solicitor, helping you reach fair and informed decisions together.

  If you’re ready to separate your finances and move forward with mutual respect, we can guide you through the process with clarity and compassion.

  Find out more about our One Couple, One Lawyer service.

• Injunctions, including financial injunctions

  Our experienced solicitors advise clients who may need legal support from the courts in the form of an injunction.

  This includes clients who have experienced domestic violence, or those who want to freeze assets during a separation or divorce.

  Find out more about injunctions.

• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

  Our solicitors can give practical legal advice on preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and draft them for you.

  We will ensure that you have considered all your circumstances and assets, giving you peace of mind for the future.

  Find out more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.