Practical family law advice when life changes

Divorce can be emotionally and practically challenging. Our family law team explains your options, guides you through the process and helps you make informed decisions about the next stage of your life.

Financial arrangements are often one of the most important parts of separation. We help you understand your rights, negotiate fairly and work towards a settlement that gives you clarity for the future.

When parents separate, clear arrangements for children can reduce conflict and uncertainty. We provide practical advice on residence, contact and the steps available when agreement is difficult.

Child maintenance is there to support a child’s day-to-day needs. We can explain how arrangements are assessed, what options are available and how to deal with disputes.

Cohabiting partners do not have the same legal rights as married couples. We help you understand your position around property, finances and separation so you can make informed decisions.

If you are an unmarried father, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. We can advise on parental responsibility, child arrangements and steps to maintain a relationship with your child.

Family separation can affect grandparents as well as parents and children. We can explain the options available when contact has broken down and help you take a careful, child-focused approach.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, we can provide confidential advice and act quickly where legal protection is needed. We will explain your options clearly and sensitively.

Civil partnerships create important legal rights and responsibilities. We advise on formation, separation, finances and related family issues with clear, practical guidance.

Changing your name is usually straightforward, but the paperwork needs to be correct. We can prepare the documents and explain how to use them with banks, employers and official organisations.

Mediation can help separating couples discuss children, finances and practical arrangements in a calmer setting. We can advise alongside the process so you understand your legal position.

Annulment is only available in specific circumstances. We can explain whether it may apply, what evidence is needed and how it differs from divorce or judicial separation.

Judicial separation can provide a formal legal separation where divorce is not the right option. We can explain the process, the effect on finances and whether it suits your circumstances.