Family solicitors in London
Any changes in our family life usually sit at either end of the spectrum; changes can reflect either celebratory milestones, such as choosing to move in together, start a family or get married or these can reflect emotional pitfalls that can stop us in our tracks, such as separation or divorce. Whichever end of the spectrum these changes originate from, they require equal attention in order to plan for your best future. We have a team of experienced, professional and approachable family solicitors in London who can help you put the legal protections in place for your next chapter, whatever that might be.
For couples who are looking to start their next chapter together by settling under the one roof, consideration will need to be given to how any assets each person might be bringing into the relationship will be treated, as well as any children. A cohabitating couple is the fastest growing family type in the UK, but there is still a common misconception that long-term partners are afforded the same rights as married couples. This is simply not true and can create tensions if the relationship was to ever break down. Putting a Cohabitation Agreement in place early can help to reduce this confusion and also help to improve communication and expectations between couples.
For families facing the challenge of relationship breakdown, it can be difficult to sort through practical arrangements, such as where each person will live, any child arrangements, or any financial arrangements. Whether separation or divorce, it can be a highly emotional process and one that can be legally complicated if there are a number of assets or it is clear no agreement can be reached on any arrangements.
Our team help families sort through what is most important to them and we build a case to pursue your and your children’s best interests. Our team hold the Law Society’s Children Law accreditation and Family Law accreditation. Some of our family law solicitors in London also carry the Law Society’s Family Law Advanced accreditation, which signifies a specialist level of expertise in a range of matters that can include cohabitation to international issues or complex asset cases, for example.
Contact our family solicitors in London for support with:
- Adoption &Care and benefits
- Child arrangements & Change of name
- Children in care & Children matters involving social services
- Civil partnership & Cohabitation Agreements
- Divorce & Dissolution
- Domestic violence
- Financial arrangements
- Getting married abroad
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) legal advice
- Living together & Mediation
- International family law & Parental rights
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Separation