You may be experiencing family difficulties and looking for guidance about what to do next.  Family law can be complicated, and everyone's problems are different, so we cannot give you complete legal advice here.  But we hope we can tell you enough to help you make the next move.

We offer an initial fixed-fee interview when we can advise you about your options: for more details click here.

What's it all about?

Family law includes

• disputes between partners, whether they are married or not
• issues about money and property that can arise when a relationship breaks down
• issues about children, sometimes between parents who are no longer partners, and sometimes concerning family members who are not parents, as well as child protection cases where social services or other public authorities are involved
• domestic violence
• issues in same-sex relationships

Planning ahead

Family law is not just about problems.  Most people don't consult a lawyer till things have gone wrong, but we can also help you anticipate and avoid some difficulties by planning before they arise.

For more about pre-nuptial, post-nuptial or cohabitation agreements, click here.

Are we your sort of family lawyer?

We are members of Resolution, and are committed to resolving disputes in a non-confrontational way whenever this is possible. We follow the Resolution Code of Conduct, which requires us to deal with each family dispute constructively and in a way that does not inflame the situation. We believe this to be in your long-term best interests.

Our advice is firmly based on our knowledge and experience. We know what outcome a court may impose if a fair and reasonable agreement cannot be reached. We are not in the business of revenge or threats - but if firm action is needed for your protection you can rest assured that we will take it.

We never forget that it is your life, and your relationship - and your decision.

More about ...

The Resolution Code of Practice - click here.

Relationship breakdown and divorce - click here.

Disputes about children - click here.

Dealing with domestic violence - click here.

Family law in same-sex relationships - click here.