Going through a divorce can be an extremely difficult time, both emotionally and financially. We can advise and manage proceedings — whether you are the one petitioning for divorce, or your partner has petitioned for divorce against you — working alongside you to meet a swift and straightforward resolution in your best interests.

Parent separation and divorce can be especially tough on children. Above everything else, we understand their welfare is your primary concern. We have an outstanding reputation achieving what our clients believe is in the best interest of their children. Among other issues, we can advise on:

• Where a child should live and how often the child should see the other parent
• Determining a specific question that has arisen in connection with a child
• Preventing a parent from carrying out an action concerning a child

If you are suffering domestic abuse or harassment from a partner, we understand this must be an extremely difficult and lonely time, and we encourage you to contact ourselves or the police immediately. We can help you obtain an urgent Non-Molestation Order, preventing harassment, and an Occupation Order, regulating living arrangements. Legal Aid is available if you qualify.

Although it may not be the outcome that we hope for, especially when planning to get married, setting up an agreement to divide marital assets in the event of a divorce or separation can prevent a lot of hardships later down the line. This is what’s otherwise known as a prenuptial agreement. We can work with both of you to set out ownership of your belongings (including money, assets and property) and explain how it will be divided, should the unfortunate actually happen.

Financial matters can further complicate a divorce or separation, especially when it involves the valuation of properties, businesses, pensions and other taxation issues. We can provide expert representation and advice to preserve such assets and help protect your financial position.

If social services have taken your child into care, or have issued a ‘Pre-Proceedings Letter’, it’s important that you are represented by a professional who understands the legal process. We can act for such parents, providing expert guidance and support to advance your rights, no matter how difficult or complicated the circumstances may be.

Unmarried couples living together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. When separating, unmarried couples are at a significant disadvantage. We can work with both of you to set up a cohabitation agreement, clearly and fairly outlining what would happen if you were to separate, considering the division of your belongings (including money, assets and property) and child arrangements.