Family Law
Resolving Family Matters Without a Contested Hearing
Family matters are the only area where we measure success by how rarely we see the inside of a courtroom.
A contested final hearing costs both parties more than the sum usually in dispute. We say that plainly at the first meeting, because the alternative is eighteen months of correspondence that helps nobody but the profession.
Financial settlements
We prepare full disclosure early and put a realistic figure on the table within weeks. Roughly four in five of our financial matters settle at or before the first directions appointment.
Children
Arrangements for children are agreed, not won. Where a case genuinely needs a judge we will say so, and we will have the evidence ready.
How We Approach a Case
The first conversation is about what you actually want at the end of this, not about what you are entitled to argue. Those are different things, and confusing them is what turns a six-month matter into a three-year one.
Full disclosure, early
We prepare Form E properly and press for the same in return. Incomplete disclosure is the single largest cause of delay in financial remedy work, and it is usually easier to fix in month two than month twelve.
Choosing the right route
Mediation, collaborative practice, arbitration or the court process. Each suits a different set of circumstances and we will tell you which one fits yours, including when court genuinely is the right answer.
Key Benefits
How is the matrimonial pot divided?
The starting point is equality, adjusted for needs, contributions and the length of the marriage. Assets brought in before the marriage are often, but not always, treated differently.
What happens to the children?
Arrangements are decided on the child’s welfare, not parental fairness. We will help you propose something workable rather than something that simply wins the argument.
Can we avoid court altogether?
In most cases yes. Around four in five of our financial matters settle at or before the first appointment.
Is a pre-nuptial agreement binding?
Not automatically, but a properly prepared agreement with disclosure and independent advice on both sides carries significant weight.
How We Can Help You!
Tell us what happened and what you want to achieve. A partner reads every enquiry and you will hear back the same working day.
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