Family

We have a dedicated team of specialist family lawyers who are able to assist with all aspects of family law. We recognise that relationship breakdown is an emotional and difficult time and that a practical, sympathetic and understanding approach is required in order to help clients move forward. We aim to give our clients the best possible advice but in the most practical and efficient way possible to minimise this stressful period in their lives.

The family team is led by Partner Stephen Smith who has considerable experience in family law and is a trained collaborative lawyer. His Partner Mary Raymont also has considerable experience and is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator. Our family team is able to give advice on:-

Divorce and separation
Financial matters arising from a divorce or separation
Pre and post nuptial agreement
Civil Partnership
Cohabitation Agreements
Injunctions
Issues surrounding children including financial provision of children
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Change of name deeds
Foreign jurisdiction.

Based in Maidstone with an experienced team of lawyers of varying levels of experience and area of expertise, Brachers are the best solicitors in family law in Kent. We also have an office in London for our clients convenience. We have clients who are based all over the South East and in London. Some of our clients live overseas. Dont take our word for it; this is what our clients and professional colleagues say about us:

Brachers provides an all round service acting for high net worth individuals including those with inherited wealth and owners of businesses.

Chambers UK, 2007
A Clients Guide to the Legal Profession

This firm is particularly recommended for its divorce and matrimonial finance. The group is also renowned for its work with high net worth individuals. The Maidstone office benefits from the firms London presence and peers report only good experiences with its practitioners

Chambers UK, 2008
A Clients Guide to the Legal Profession

How we can help

We act for high net worth and middle income individuals and are experienced in advising on complex financial matters such as family businesses or trust funds. We will give you pragmatic and practical advice to enable you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible with the best outcome for you.

We will assign a solicitor to your case who is most appropriate to deal with your matter. This will minimise your legal fees and of course be of benefit to you.

We aim to provide the best possible service for you and will approach all issues with sensitivity.

On your initial enquiry we will explain our costs to you, take some initial details and provide you with an appointment to see the solicitor in the team most suitable for your case.

You are able to meet with us at our offices in Maidstone or in the City whichever is the most convenient to you. At your initial meeting we will discuss the full details with you and highlight any problem areas so that you have a complete picture of how your case will proceed. Your first meeting is intended to provide you with the information and the various options available to you to enable you to decide how you wish to proceed in your own time.

Following your meeting we will provide you with a comprehensive letter of advice and an estimate of the likely costs of your case

To make your appointment please telephone 01622 690691 or e-mail info@brachers.co.uk

Public Funding

We no longer offer a full public funding service.

Other services

We are conscious that you need a full network of support during difficult times. Take a look at some other websites that may also be able to offer you some support.

Please also see the information regarding Resolution and Relate.