Divorce Solicitors

You do not need wait until you start divorce proceedings to get legal advice. Some clients simply want to understand the effects of separation and the available options, such as a separation agreement.

Our team of solicitors offer practical and supportive advice to help you decide which route is most suitable for you and your family.

If you decide to divorce, our divorce solicitors will guide you through the steps involved.

We will look after your interests and ensure that all issues have been covered, including your rights concerning any children and property.

You will be kept fully informed throughout the proceedings, so that you know where you stand.

If your spouse has told you they want to separate or has issued a divorce petition to the court, we can advise you on how best to respond and the options available to you.

We understand that this can be a worrying and unsettling time. Our lawyers will provide the legal expertise you need to help you feel in control of your future.

One of the most important aspects of your divorce is the division of assets on divorce and separation. Our experienced team will support you in obtaining a consent order dealing with the financial side of your divorce.

We will advise you of your rights and your likely financial settlement so that you can negotiate effectively with your spouse to achieve a fair settlement.

We can provide you with practical tailored advice on areas such as:

• Dividing capital
• Property adjustment
• Pensions
• Maintenance
• Provision for children
• Creating or varying financial settlements
• Tax and financial advice following divorce
• Financial settlements involving assets held in foreign jurisdiction and consideration of tax issues

If you are unable to reach agreement on how your finances should be split, it might be necessary to make an application to the court. Our solicitors will guide you through the process and, if necessary, advise you on applications to the court for financial remedy (previously known as ancillary relief).

We also have experience in cases with an international element. If you have concerns that your spouse is removing assets from the country or hiding assets offshore then we can advise you about applying to the court for a freezing injunction.

Our solicitors have particular expertise in private wealth and acting for high net worth clients with complex financial structures and high value assets.

We are also experienced in dealing with the problems that may arise where businesses, including family businesses, and family estates or trusts are involved.

We can guide you through the divorce process with as much support as possible and provide tailored advice on dividing your assets with your spouse.

Find out more about our private wealth team and the full range of support available to you.

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into effect on 6 April 2022 – the biggest reform of divorce laws in half a century.

As a result of the act, couples will no longer have to apportion blame or wait at least two years to divorce.

Find out more and view our short animation on what no-fault divorce is and what it can mean for you.

Our specialist family lawyers can support you through the One Couple, One Lawyer approach.

If you and your partner are looking for an amicable way to divorce or separate, we can help you work together with one shared lawyer.
This innovative service allows both parties to receive legal advice from a single, specially trained solicitor, helping you reach fair and informed decisions together.

If you’re ready to separate your finances and move forward with mutual respect, we can guide you through the process with clarity and compassion.

Find out more about our One Couple, One Lawyer service.

If you have children, our experts can advise you on arrangements for children following a separation or divorce, including disputes about living arrangements, contact, child maintenance and relocation.

Our specialist family lawyers can advise you on all aspects of civil partnerships.

If you are thinking of entering a civil partnership, we can help to draw up pre-registration agreements.

If your relationship has broken down and you want to dissolve your civil partnership, we can support you through the process.

Find out more about our advice for civil partnerships.

Where possible, we help our clients to resolve their disputes by agreement, without going to court. Members of our team are experienced in using alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative law.