Going through a divorce can be an extremely difficult time, both emotionally and financially. We can advise and manage proceedings — whether you are applying for divorce or responding to your spouse’s application — 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 can help you understand the options for arrangements involving your 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 advise you on a proposed prenuptial agreement, including financial disclosure and its intended effect. Each partner should obtain independent legal advice; we will check for conflicts before accepting instructions.

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 advise you on a cohabitation agreement covering property, finances and what would happen on separation. Each partner should obtain independent legal advice. Arrangements for children require separate consideration. We will check for conflicts before accepting instructions.