Family law issues can be some of the most challenging and emotionally demanding situations a person will ever face – whether you are separating from a partner, resolving a financial dispute, reaching arrangements for your children, navigating issues as an unmarried couple, or seeking protection from domestic abuse. Obtaining specialist legal advice at an early stage can make a significant difference.
Our experienced family law solicitors provide clear, practical and sensitive advice tailored to your individual circumstances. We understand that no two families are the same, and we take the time to understand your situation, your priorities and the outcome you are hoping to achieve.
We represent clients across England and Wales in a wide range of family law matters, from straightforward agreements to complex cases involving substantial assets, businesses, international elements and disputes concerning children. Whatever challenges you are facing, our team is here to guide and support you through the process.
Our Family Law Services
Our team of specialist family lawyers can help in a range of situations, including:
Divorce and Separation
We can help you navigate any issue that arises during divorce and separation, including important questions about finances, property, pensions and arrangements for children.
Financial Settlements & Agreements
Reaching a fair financial settlement is often one of the most important aspects of a separation. We advise on the division of assets, property, pensions and business interests, and can also help clients put agreements in place before, during or after a relationship.
Children
Disputes involving children can be among the most difficult issues following a separation. We advise on a wide range of matters relating to children, including living arrangements, child relocation and applications to the Family Court where agreement cannot be reached.
Domestic Abuse
Where domestic abuse is a concern, urgent legal protection may be available through the Family Court. We provide sensitive and practical advice and can assist with applications for protective orders.
Unmarried Couples
Family law issues are not limited to married couples. We advise unmarried couples on protecting their interests and resolving disputes concerning property and finances.
Sobiah Hussain
Partner, Solicitor-Advocate, Collaborative Law Practitioner & Head of Private Family Law
Meet the teamOur Family Law Services
Resolving financial matters is often one of the most significant and complex aspects of a separation or divorce. Every family’s circumstances are different, and reaching a fair settlement may involve the family home, pensions, savings, investments, business interests, inherited assets and ongoing financial support.
Our family law solicitors advise clients across England and Wales on all aspects of financial settlements. Whether you are seeking advice before negotiations begin, attending mediation, agreeing the terms of a settlement or asking the Family Court to determine financial matters, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances. Our aim is to help you achieve a settlement that protects your long-term financial interests while resolving matters as constructively as possible.
When parents separate, arrangements for their children are often the most important and emotionally challenging issues to resolve. Questions commonly arise about where a child will live, how much time they will spend with each parent, schooling, holidays, medical decisions and whether one parent can relocate with a child.
Many families are able to reach agreement through negotiation or mediation, but where disputes cannot be resolved, the Family Court can determine matters based on what is in the child’s best interests. Our family law solicitors advise parents across England and Wales on all aspects of children law, providing clear, practical guidance whether you are seeking early advice, negotiating arrangements or making or responding to an application to the court.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, legal protection may be available to help keep you and your children safe. Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence and can also include threats, intimidation, coercive or controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and financial control.
Our family law solicitors advise and represent individuals across England and Wales in all aspects of domestic abuse and protective orders. We can help you understand the options available, including Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and other protective measures, and where urgent protection is required, we can prepare and submit applications to the Family Court at very short notice. Alongside obtaining protective orders, we also advise on related issues such as arrangements for children, occupation of the family home and the practical consequences of separation.
Many people are surprised to discover that unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples, regardless of how long they have lived together. The idea of a “common law marriage” is a myth, and separating couples can face complex issues concerning property ownership, financial contributions and their legal rights.
Our family law solicitors advise unmarried couples at every stage of a relationship. We can help you protect your position through cohabitation agreements and Declarations of Trust, as well as advise on disputes that arise after a relationship has ended, including claims relating to property ownership under TOLATA. Whether you are planning for the future or resolving a dispute, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
Islamic divorce can involve both religious and legal considerations. The process under Sharia law is separate from the civil divorce process in England and Wales, and depending on your circumstances, you may need to deal with both. Where a Nikah is not legally recognised under English law, different legal issues can arise concerning property, finances and your legal rights following separation.
Our family law solicitors advise clients on all aspects of Islamic divorce, including Talaq, Khula and Faskh-e-Nikah, alongside the relevant issues under English law. We regularly work with Sharia Councils and religious scholars where appropriate, helping clients navigate matters relating to finances, children and the legal status of their marriage while ensuring their position under English law is properly protected.
Many couples choose to put financial arrangements in place before or during their marriage or civil partnership, particularly where they have significant assets, business interests, inherited wealth or children from previous relationships. A carefully prepared agreement can provide clarity, protect assets and reduce the risk of disputes if the relationship later breaks down.
Our family law solicitors advise on all aspects of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, ensuring they are tailored to your individual circumstances and prepared in a way that maximises the likelihood of them being upheld by the court. We also advise on related agreements, including separation agreements and cohabitation agreements.
With more than 20 offices across England and Wales, our family law solicitors are able to assist you wherever you are based. We regularly advise clients remotely by telephone and video appointment, as well as meeting clients in person at our offices.
Our key family law locations include:
Swindon
High Wycombe
Milton Keynes
Eastbourne
London
Birmingham
Cardiff
Manchester
Bristol
Our Private Family Law Team
Sobiah Hussain
Partner, Solicitor-Advocate, Collaborative Law Practitioner & Head of Private Family Law
Irrum Shah
Senior Associate Solicitor
Alison Page
Senior Associate Solicitor
Emma Macdonald
Chartered Legal Executive
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