Family Law
You're going through one of the hardest chapters of your life: separation, divorce, a dispute over your children, or a relationship that's broken down.
You don't need more stress. You need someone who'll tell you clearly where you stand, and stay beside you so you can move forward with confidence.
We give you calm, direct, compassionate advice you can actually act on. We cover all aspects of Family Law, including separation and parental agreements, divorce, matrimonial finances, child arrangements, adoption, injunctions, and domestic abuse.
Where you and the other party already agree, we can move quickly, drafting a consent order to make it legally binding without unnecessary delay.
Talk to us today. You are not alone.
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Family Agreements
Changes in family circumstance can be emotional and confusing times. Having arrangements that are clearly laid out will help you to avoid misunderstandings and disputes further down the line.
Whether it's property, financial support, caregiving, or planning ahead, a family agreement puts your arrangement in writing, so everyone knows where they stand, and small disagreements don't turn into disputes later.
We'll help you build one that's clear, fair, and built to last.
Divorce
Divorce is now “no-fault” under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.
You do not need a solicitor to submit a divorce application, and we'd usually recommend you file it yourself.
The current court fee is £628.
Stages
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Submit divorce application (online via GOV.UK).
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20-week reflection period.
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Apply for Conditional Order.
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Apply for Final Order (6 weeks later).
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Individually (sole application), or
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Together (joint application).
Where we come in: once money, property, or your children are part of the picture, that's when it's worth having a solicitor in your corner.
Parental Responsibility
Parental responsibility (PR) gives you the legal right to make the big decisions in your child's life in relation to the child and their property. This includes:
- Where they live
- Their education and school choices
- Medical treatment and healthcare
- Religious upbringing
- Applying for a passport and consenting to travel abroad
- Managing their property or finances
Matrimonial Finances
Navigating the financial aspects of a divorce or separation can be overwhelming and stressful.
There are several types of financial order available; some offer a clean break whilst others set up for ongoing maintenance.
We strongly advise clients to make a full and honest financial disclosure (using Form E) before you agree to anything. This means you can move forward with a settlement that is fair, informed, and legally robust.
Child Arrangement Order (CAO)
If you and your child's other parent can't agree on where they live or who they spend time with, a Child Arrangements Order through the courts settles it.
If mediation fails, you can apply using Form C100 through HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The court's only real question is what's best for your child, assessed against the Welfare Checklist.
Consent Order
Once you and the other party agree, a consent order turns that agreement into a legally binding court order approved by a judge.
You'll usually see it alongside the D81 and Form A in matrimonial finance matters, though it's used for child arrangements too.
Grandparents Rights
As a grandparent, your legal rights are real but limited; mainly around contact, not custody. The law tries to balance your relationship with your grandchild against the parents' responsibility to raise them.
If you're being shut out, talk to us about your options.
