Divorce, Children & Family Finances

Divorce, Children and Family Finances

Of all legal disputes, divorce is potentially the most bitter, destructive and expensive.

With ever more marriages breaking down as economic and social pressures "stress-test" relationships to breaking-point, we are helping increasing numbers of families to cope with the trauma of separation and divorce in a cost-effective, constructive and positive way.

From 6 April 2022, the divorce process has been revolutionised by the change to "no fault" divorce. In order to obtain a divorce, a husband or wife no longer needs to allege fault by their spouse, just that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. Couples may also agree to end their marriage jointly.

But disputes over finance and children can be harrowing and seemingly interminable, splitting families and friends.

If you are involved in or considering a separation or divorce, or fear you might be heading for one, or if you want to discuss a Pre-Nuptial Agreement - "just in case" - contact us. We may be able to help where others have failed.

Our Approach

Aggressively-run matrimonial proceedings can lead some people into a fantasy world, like a computer war game, where they believe that all you have to do is push the button, and your lawyer blasts your "ex" for all the things he or she has done to you, and then pick up the spoils. But, unfortunately, separation is a game with vast emotional and financial costs to both players.

We bring our commercial skills to family disputes, searching for sensitive, creative outcomes, while keeping unnecessary aggression to a minimum.

Our aim is that, once the legal process has done its worst, and people have to remove their lawyer from their Speed Dial list, they can return to normality and restore family relationships quickly, with fewer of the grudges and recriminations that can have such long term adverse effects on your relationships with their children and wider family.