Family & Matrimonial Law

Family Law Overview

We cover everything from divorce (and can naturally help in no fault divorce which passed into law in April 2022), to finances on separation, disputes regarding the family home and assets, prenups and postnups, children (issues around residency / custody) and mediation.

Divorce and Dividing Assets

Local legal advice on divorce and separation of marriages and civil partnerships. Experienced team of divorce solicitors covering divorce (including no fault divorce), finances on separation, disputes regarding the family home and assets, prenups and postnups, children (issues around residency / custody) and mediation.

Arrangements for Children – Child Custody Solicitors

Struggling to come to an agreeable child custody arrangement with your former partner? Advice on Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Orders, preventing a child being removed to another country, Specific Issue Orders (dealing with particular issues such as a change of surname or schooling.

Child Residence (“Custody”) and Children Law Solicitors In Leicester

Child Custody / Child Residence Solicitors in Leicestershire. Helping resolve disagreements over taking children on holiday, who they stay with (where and when), perhaps a change of family name, schooling, relocating or moving home, or even concerns over safeguarding issues, perhaps when a new partner comes on the scene... and more.

In-House Advocacy For Children / Childcare

What is advocacy and what does an advocate do? In-house advocates can appear in court alongside barristers in children matters.  This is very normal practice in the family courts, and is provided from our offices across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, and further afield too.

Wealth Protection and Prenups

Prenuptial Agreements & Postnuptial Agreements may not seem terribly romantic but could save heartache in the long run.

Cohabitation and Property

Cohabitation Agreements may not be romantic but overlooking them has consequences.

TOLATA – The Court’s Power To Resolve Ownership Disputes re Property or Land

Family Law and matrimonial law advice. TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act). The court's power to resolve ownership disputes re Property or Land. Does ‘common law marriage’ exist? Law relating to cohabitating couples strictly limited to property rights and interest. Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common.

Domestic Abuse and Injunctions

Advice for victims of domestic violence.

Creating Modern Families – Surrogacy

The decision to have a child is monumental, particularly if the decision is taken to use a surrogate. We can help you plan beforehand and put the necessary legal framework in place once your child is born; whether in the UK or abroad.

Family Law Mediation (aka “Divorce Mediation”)

Family Law Mediation (aka “Divorce Mediation”) – Including Property, Children and Assets Our family law...

Help For Grandparents If Social Services Are Removing Grandchildren

Help for Grandparents where social services are involved. Advice on Initial Viability Assessment (IVA); Full Connected Persons Assessment (FCPA); Special Guardianship Order (SGO)