Family Law Solicitors

Some couples prefer to separate without divorcing straight away. A separation agreement provides structure during this time, setting out clear expectations around finances, childcare, and property.

When both parties agree, these arrangements can be made legally binding through a consent order – preventing future disputes and giving long-term certainty.

We’ll help you by:

• Drafting separation agreements tailored to your needs.
• Advising on child maintenance, property division, and living costs.
• Applying for consent orders to finalise your agreement legally.

This option is often less confrontational than court proceedings and provides reassurance that your arrangements are fair and legally enforceable.

Planning ahead may not feel romantic, but it can prevent major disputes in the future. Our solicitors support individuals and couples in setting out financial responsibilities and protecting key assets.

We advise on:

• Prenuptial agreements – safeguarding property, inheritance, or business assets before marriage.
• Postnuptial agreements – putting financial clarity in place after marriage.
• Cohabitation agreements – clarifying responsibilities for unmarried couples living together.

These agreements aren’t just for high-net-worth individuals. They are valuable for anyone wishing to protect their financial security and avoid uncertainty should the unexpected happen.

Disagreements over money and property can be the most stressful part of separation. We aim to resolve financial matters fairly and efficiently, with as little conflict as possible.

Our solicitors can assist with:

• Deciding how the family home and other properties will be handled.
• Splitting savings, pensions, and investments.
• Resolving disputes involving business ownership or self-employment.
• Securing spousal maintenance or ongoing financial support.

We encourage solutions through negotiation and mediation where possible, but we are also experienced in representing clients in court when disputes cannot be resolved.

Children are always the priority in family law. We work with parents to create arrangements that provide stability, security, and put the child’s best interests first.

We provide advice on:

• Where children should live and how time with each parent is shared.
• Contact arrangements, including holidays and school breaks.
• Parental responsibility and decision-making rights.
• Relocation within the UK or abroad.
• Handling safeguarding concerns when safety is an issue.

Our goal is to minimise conflict, protect your children’s wellbeing, and ensure their voices are heard in the process.

1. To understand your options and priorities
2. Prepare key points and supporting documents
3. Develop a clear negotiation strategy that protects your position
4. Convert any agreement reached in mediation into a binding agreement

When safety is at risk, swift legal action is essential. Our solicitors provide discreet, urgent support to put legal protections in place.

We can apply for:

• Non-molestation orders – preventing harassment, intimidation, or abuse.
• Occupation orders – deciding who can live in or return to the family home.
• Emergency injunctions – fast-track protections where immediate risk exists.

We also advise on name changes, parental responsibility issues, and protective measures linked to domestic abuse cases.

Your safety and peace of mind come first. We act quickly, decisively, and with complete discretion to protect you and your loved ones.