Responsive Menu

FAMILY

Whether you are seeking advice on relationship breakdown, same-sex family law, or cohabitation, our family law expertise covers everything from obtaining divorce and dissolution to arrangements for children, to cohabitation agreements.

We know you are probably going through a stressful time and our friendly and very experienced family law team will deal with your matter in the most empathetic and efficient manner.

We focus on results through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution but, if you do end up going to Court, we will guide you through the entire process and fight your corner giving you the best possible chance of achieving a positive result to your case.

If you are looking for advice in respect of a divorce, civil partnership dissolution, or separation, our family law team will provide you with practical advice on how to protect your rights and interests.

Financial settlements are usually arranged in the course of divorce or dissolution proceedings. We can assist you in agreeing a financial settlement in the form of a Consent Order, which is legally binding on the parties.

Making decisions about children is often the most litigated aspect of divorce, dissolution, or separation. Our family law team will always ensure the welfare of your children is central to your instructions and negotiations with other parties.

If you want to safeguard your finances and assets when entering into a marriage or civil partnership or protect yourself from liabilities held by your partner, our family law team can help you create a bespoke Pre-nuptial agreement or Post-nuptial agreement that meets your specific needs.

With many couples now choosing not to get married, it is more important than ever to consider what might happen if you break up. There is no such thing as a common law marriage. If you and your partner are not married and you break up, you are not entitled to either’s property and could end up in financial difficulty.

We can assist by providing you with practical advice on entering into a cohabitation agreement with your partner which sets out how your financial affairs, property, maintenance, and childcare arrangements will be arranged in the event you break up.

We understand that the evolving landscape of family structures requires tailored and sensitive legal support. Whether you are seeking advice on adoption, surrogacy, co-parenting agreements, or dissolution of a same-sex partnership, we are here to help you navigate the complexities of the legal system. Our firm is committed to upholding the rights of all families, and we strive to ensure that your needs are met with understanding and professionalism.

At our firm, we recognise that family disputes can be emotionally challenging and complex. Our dedicated team is well-versed in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for family law matters. ADR methods such as mediation and collaborative law offer families a confidential and amicable environment to resolve issues related to divorce, child custody, property division. We understand the importance of preserving relationships and reducing the emotional toll that litigation can bring. With a focus on open communication and mutual agreement, our ADR approach empowers families to actively participate in creating solutions that best suit the circumstances. We aim to handle ADR process with sensitivity and expertise, striving for outcomes that prioritise harmony and creating certainty for the future.

We have years of experience assisting families across Essex and the South East in all kinds of family law matters including:

• Identifying your objectives

• Assessing the strength of your claim

• Explaining how your legal costs are calculated

• Communicating with the parties involved in the dispute to attempt resolution and settlement in a proportionate manner

• Collecting evidence to substantiate your claim and identifying information you will need to disclose during the claim

• Issuing, filing and/or serving all Court applications and documents with the court

• Presenting your case to the Court

• Enforcing any judgments