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.
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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.
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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
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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:
Meet the Family Team
Sobiah Hussain
Partner, Solicitor-Advocate, Collaborative Law Practitioner & Head of Private Family Law
Alison Page
Senior Associate Solicitor
Emma Macdonald
Chartered Legal Executive
Irrum Shah
Senior Associate Solicitor
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply, a Family Solicitor is a qualified solicitor who has specialised in family matters and the law pertaining to them.
Solicitors usually specialise in a specific area of law and provide tailored services to their clients for specific matters. A family solicitor can provide legal advice throughout any family law case (usually heard at a family court) – including divorce and separation, child care arrangements, specialist agreements., proceedings involving public bodies such as Local Authorities (Social Services). Many of our solicitors are members of the Law Society specialist Children Panel allowing them to represent children in disputes between parents on marriage or relationship breakdown or in proceedings brought by Social Services against parents seeking to protect children from harm.
Family Law solicitors advise people on legal issues involving relationships, separation, children and family finances. They can explain your legal rights and options, help you reach an agreement with another person and guide you through the court process where an agreement cannot be reached.
A Family Law solicitor can help with matters including divorce and separation, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic abuse and disputes between unmarried couples.
The work a solicitor carries out will depend on your circumstances. They may advise you on the likely outcome of your case, negotiate with your former partner or their solicitor, prepare agreements and court documents, review financial information and evidence, and help you prepare for hearings.
Not every family law matter needs to go to court. Where possible, a solicitor can also help you explore ways of resolving a dispute without court proceedings. If court action is necessary, they can explain each stage of the process and make sure your case is properly prepared.
Speaking to a Family Law solicitor at an early stage can also help you understand your position before making important decisions about your children, finances, property or future arrangements.
Reeds Solicitors have over 20 offices throughout England and Wales providing family services. So it is likely that we can provide a family solicitor near you.
You can either take a look at where our offices are located by clicking here, or feel free to contact us to see if we can provide a family service for your location and requirements. We are used to representing people in geographical areas where we do not have an office which is increasingly possible through the court process often be via unattended remote hearings through remote internet platforms. In fact we are frequently contacted to do so by client’s recommended to us by professional advisors and satisfied former clients and we are happy to assist whenever it is in our client’s best interests.
Please contact us through our contact page here. Alternatively, you can phone 0333 240 7373, or email us at [email protected].
If the instruction is a private family law matter, we offer fixed fees wherever possible or you will be quoted an estimate based on hourly rates.
Our public family law department has a contract with the Legal Aid Agency meaning that we can offer our clients the benefit of public funding for certain cases, including representation in care proceedings.
There may be times where legal aid is unavailable, or not the desired approach (such as requiring a more bespoke and tailored approach). At Reeds we are upfront with all our costs. We are happy to provide a free or modest fixed fee consultation with a solicitor to work out what your requirements are and how much this is likely to cost.
Whilst not always compulsory, if you are involved in family court proceedings having legal advice and assistance from a family solicitor is usually highly recommended as a way of avoiding unwanted outcomes and wasted costs.
A family solicitor can ensure that you are given the best and robust advice and to ensure that you have the best representation so that you are better positioned to obtain the best possible outcome for the matter being heard.
For some situations, a legal representative is required in proving that you have obtained legal advice and that you understand fully your legal rights in the matter. In a number of situations the law requires that before you embark on a certain course of action, for example seeking to become a Special Guardian to a child or children, you receive independent legal advice from Social Services recommending and supporting you in doing so, or when seeking to agree a financial settlement or a prenuptial agreement to ensure that if you wave your rights in court or under the proposed agreement, you cannot later claim that you did not understand the ramifications at a later date.
Frequently clients come to us after recommendations by family and friends as well as professionals who have had a positive experience with us. Often a good family solicitor will have a good reputation. Asking friends and family who have been through similar experiences can help you find a law firm that have expertise in your area and are best suited to meeting your needs.
For many individuals, a modern law firm and approach is preferred – especially if they provide services such as remote or online consultations. This can make it easier to fit handling your legal issues into the demands of our modern day lives. However, for some it may be important that your solicitor is located nearby for in-person appointments. Speaking to your solicitor about how you wish to work together will help narrow down the right solicitor for you.
Creating a list of questions for your solicitor to answer when you have your initial consultation may help to ensure that you find the right solicitor for you.
For any family matter or concern, reach out to one of our family law solicitors for an initial consultation. Please contact us through our contact page here. Alternatively, you can phone 0333 240 7373, or email us at [email protected].
You should consider speaking to a Family Law solicitor when a family issue could affect your legal rights, finances, property or arrangements for your children. You do not need to wait until there is a dispute or court proceedings have started before getting legal advice.
It can be helpful to consult a Family Law solicitor if you are thinking about separating or getting divorced, need to agree how finances or property will be divided, are having difficulties agreeing arrangements for your children, or are considering a prenuptial, postnuptial or cohabitation agreement.
You should also seek advice if you have received court papers, your former partner has instructed a solicitor, you are concerned that assets may be sold or transferred, or an existing agreement or court order is no longer being followed.
Getting advice early can help you understand your legal position and the options available before you make important decisions. Speaking to a solicitor does not mean that you have to start court proceedings. In many cases, early advice can help identify whether an agreement can be reached without going to court
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