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Family Law Support Services

Divorce lawyers
Achieve a fair settlement for your next stage in life

Our expert divorce solicitors are by your side throughout your divorce proceedings to ease the emotional burden and protect what’s rightfully yours. 

No matter how complex your situation, our divorce solicitors in London have decades of experience and have seen it all before. We will help you disentangle your assets and find arrangements for the future that are fair and equitable. 

As specialist divorce solicitors we’ll give you straightforward advice so you know where you stand within the parameters of the law, and we will be robust in protecting what is important to you. 
Resolving disputes through a neutral mediator

What happens in divorce proceedings?

Divorce proceedings involve submitting paperwork to the court and applying for a final divorce order. 

Along the way, our divorce solicitors will also represent you in negotiations with your ex-spouse, either at meetings or at mediation. We discuss with you the approach you would like us to take and advise you on the limits of what is achievable within the law. 

For financial matters, each side submits information on all their assets and liabilities. At this stage, it may be necessary to trace your ex-spouse’s assets or employ the services of an expert witness. It depends how complex the assets turn out to be. 

Divorce settlements & financial matters

Untangle your shared finances and assets.  

Legal separation agreements

Some couples prefer to separate rather than get a divorce. We’ll explain the difference and guide you through the separation process. 

International divorce

Do you have joint property abroad? Or does one of you plan to live abroad after the divorce?  We help you find a way forward with international arrangements. 

Child arrangement orders

Find agreement on arrangements that are best for your children, and aimed at protecting your relationship with them. 

Wrap-around family law support services

Providing you with a carefully selected network of independent professionals who offer additional emotional and practical assistance. 

Grandparents rights (in relation to children) 

Your rights on seeing your grandchildren after the marriage has broken down. 
FAQs
  • Do I have to go to court to get a divorce?

    No, not necessarily. Not all divorces need to be fought out in court. We can explore mediation and arbitration to reach a settlement and we will represent you and your interests in these negotiations.

  • What happens if my ex-spouse ignores the court order, or doesn’t comply with it?

    We can intervene to speak to your ex-spouse, so that you don’t have to. If necessary, we can ask the court to enforce compliance with the order. Your ex-spouse can face fines, or they might have their assets seized if they don’t comply with the order.

  • How do I get a fair financial settlement in my divorce?

    First, we look at your own financial situation. What assets, savings, investments, pensions, and debts do you have? Then we enter negotiations with your ex-spouse.

    We work closely with you to agree on a strategy for those negotiations. We can be firm but conciliatory, or take a hard line on your non-negotiables.

    If negotiations end in deadlock, we can apply to court to find a settlement deemed fair by a judge.

  • What happens if my ex isn’t honest about their financial situation?

    Where we think your ex-spouse may be concealing assets, we can apply for disclosure orders from the court. Or if it appears that valuations have been downplayed, we can instruct experts to give an accurate assessment.

  • How do you work out child arrangements when I get divorced?

    The arrangements for your children after the divorce will be guided by what’s best for each child.

    We help you find a workable plan for custody, visitation, and child support arrangements.

    You may also need a plan for education costs, and we can work this through with you.

Team

Key contacts

Contact our Family Law Team

Saika Alam

Partner & Co-Head of Family Law

Robyn Allardice

Partner - Family, Commercial & Technology

Hal Branch

Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution

Julius Brookman

Partner - Family Law

Caroline Ford

Partner - Family Law

Sophie Francis

MCILEX Advanced Paralegal

Mira Gohil-Patel

Partner - Family Law

Emily Iveson

Associate - Employment and Disputes

Nadia Moynihan

Consultant – Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family Law

Gorkem Ozsoy

Senior Associate - Family Law

Keshini Rajendra

Partner & Co-Head of Family Law

Aida Vyšniauskaite

Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client

Caroline Wallis

Paralegal - Family Law
Get in touch

Please get in touch if you’d like to take the first steps in your divorce.  

It’s important that you feel comfortable with the lawyer taking on your case, so the initial chat is free and there’s no obligation to take it further if you don’t want to.  

Reach out today

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