Divorce and Family Law
At Newtons Solicitors, our family law specialists provide clear, impartial advice to help resolve a wide range of family law disputes. We offer support across various situations, including:
Areas of Divorce and Family Law Newtons Specialise in
Divorce and Separation
When it comes to divorce and separation, you can trust that our divorce solicitors will provide sound divorce legal advice to guide you through this…
Child Law
Our team of specialist child law solicitors is here to provide legal advice on child maintenance and advise on the types of child custody. If…
Financial Settlements after Divorce
Financial settlement refers to the legal binding distribution of finances and assets during the divorce process. These finances and assets include:
Parental Responsibility
All mothers (and most fathers) already have parental responsibility rights, duties and responsibilities that are described in The Children Act 1989 as ‘Parental Responsibility.’ Parental…
Civil Partnership Law
What is a Civil Partnership? A civil partnership refers to a legal relationship registered by two unrelated people. Both same-sex and opposite-sex couples can apply…
Grandparents’ Legal Rights
Divorce and grandparents’ rights can be complex, and so understanding when to seek legal advice during the stages of divorce is essential in order to…
Child Abduction Law UK
Child abduction law and parental abduction laws are highly sensitive and emotive topics for parents, and our team of expert family law solicitors are here…
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
As well as helping you navigate financial settlements, we also provide guidance on protecting your finances when embarking on a new relationship through a prenup…
Cohabitation Laws
Cohabitation refers to an arrangement where two people who are not married live together without formally registering their relationship as a marriage (often called ‘common-law’ marriage).…
Our Divorce and Family Law Team
Family law issues can be complicated, stressful and emotional for all parties involved and our family law solicitors are committed to supporting you through this challenging time. Our divorce and family law team will strive to achieve solutions that both parties agree to and, wherever possible, without the need to issue court proceedings. If that is not possible, we are ready to stand by you, safeguarding your best interests.
If you have received a notice of proceedings and need further advice or if you are considering divorce or separation, we are here to guide you. Whether you are dealing with the custody of your children, financial settlements, or pre or postnuptial agreements, our team of experienced solicitors are well-versed in divorce and family law and are on hand to help you navigate the legal aspects of relationship breakdowns.
If you are suffering domestic abuse or need emergency protection, our team will talk through your case sensitively and confidentially. We will ensure you receive the support and guidance you need and can talk you through the particulars of Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPN) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO).
Above all, we are here to give you the peace of mind and support you need through any situation relating to family law issues, by guiding you with sound family legal advice.
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Our Latest Family Law News
Our family law team talk about some of the most frequently discussed issues relating to divorce.
- Watch: What happens to business assets in a divorce?
- Watch: What happens to pensions in divorce?
- Watch: What happens to inheritance in divorce?
- Watch: How long does it take to get a divorce?
- Watch: What is ‘resolution’ in family law?
- Watch: What do children want from divorce?
Our divorce, family and child law team is here to help.
Please call us to find out how we can help. We can talk on the phone or arrange a meeting where we can discuss your options and give you a clear idea of timeframes and costs.
Alternatively, please contact us online and we’ll call you back when it’s convenient for you.
