Family Law Solicitors
Expert family law advice, every step of the way.
If you are facing a family law issue - such as a relationship breakdown, marriage or cohabitation arrangements - you deserve clear, compassionate guidance focused on your priorities.
We provide straightforward advice and support shaped around your unique needs, aiming for solutions that protect your well-being and achieve the best possible outcome. Where appropriate, we prioritise alternatives to court. Our team includes trained collaborative family lawyers and an accredited family mediator to help you reach amicable, constructive, and often more affordable resolutions.
At every step, you can expect dedicated support, respectful communication, and practical guidance that puts you at ease. To explore your options with confidence, we offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute discussion.
What is family law?
Family law deals with the legal issues that affect family relationships, such as marriage, children, and separation. If you’ve ever wondered “what does a family lawyer do?”, they support clients through matters like divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements, always aiming to reduce conflict and provide clear guidance. It can also involve planning ahead with the help of prenuptial agreements or resolving disputes through family mediation. Whether you need a divorce lawyer to guide you through separation or a family mediator, family lawyers offers expert advice and support during some of life’s most important transitions.
What family law services do we offer?
Our Family Law team combines decades of experience and a deep understanding of the emotional and legal difficulties clients face. We offer tailored, solutions-focused advice, with a strong emphasis on achieving the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
What sets us apart is our personal approach and exceptional service to your problems. We are able to blend traditional legal support with collaborative law and mediation, offering alternatives to court where appropriate. We are proud to hold industry-leading accreditations, including membership with Resolution, the Law Society’s Family Law Panel and FMC (Family Mediation Council) accreditation, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and client care.
How much does a family law solicitor cost?
A common question before any first meeting is “how much does a family lawyer cost?” The answer depends on the type of service and complexity of your case. Family law costs can vary, for example, solicitor fees for child custody may differ from those for divorce or prenuptial agreements. Ahead of your consultation, it helps to gather key documents, think about your priorities, and prepare any questions. Your solicitor will explain the likely family lawyer cost for your situation and outline the options available.
Funding your case
Funding your case can be challenging, especially if your financial circumstances are difficult. We offer clear, cost estimates, regular updates, and flexible payment options to help manage your legal fees. We can work with several funding routes:
- Private funding: Clients with personal income or savings may fund their case directly, and we can agree on manageable monthly payments
- Commercial loans: Credit cards or bank loans may offer lower interest rates and are generally treated as “hard loans” by the court, making them likely to be considered in financial settlements
- Litigation loans: We work with specialised lenders who provide loans specifically for legal fees, which are re-paid at the conclusion of your case
- Legal services payment orders: If your partner has greater resources/income, you could apply to the court for support with your legal fees.
We also offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation to discuss your case and funding needs in detail.
FAQs
I am hugely satisfied with the outcome of my divorce. Katie was patient and wise dealing with a situation that had many delays beyond her control. Above all I felt listened to, understood and I had full trust in Katie’s decisions and actions. A strong blend of empathy, expertise, reality and considered action.
Our work highlights
Finance
The joint expert instructed by the parties, to value the husband's company, provided a low valuation, due to flaws in the methodology used. We successfully issued an application for permission, from the court, to instruct a new expert to value the company. The valuation produced was higher and we were able to rely on this to negotiate a more favourable settlement for the wife.
Children
We acted for a father in an application made by the mother, for Non Molestation (NM), Occupation (O) and child arrangements. The mother was attempting to reduce the children's time with the father. Upon advice, the father contested the application and the mother then withdrew her NM and O applications. The child arrangements application concluded with an order for shared care, providing the children to spend equal time with both parents, which was much more than the mother was offering.
Cohabitation
We acted for a partner in relation to a property that he owned in his sole name but was occupied by his ex-partner for a short period. His ex-partner argued various contributions that she had made and wanted a 50% share of the property. We settled the dispute, in an all-day mediation. with the ex-partner receiving a lump sum which was approximately 15% of value of the property.
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