Divorce and Family Law
The breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be an extremely difficult and emotional time. Alongside the personal impact, there may be important decisions to make about your children, your home, finances and your future.
Our experienced Family Law team provides clear, practical and sensitive legal advice to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Whether you are considering divorce or separation, dealing with financial arrangements or need advice about arrangements for your children, our team will guide you through the process and protect your interests.
Divorce and Separation
We advise clients at every stage of divorce and separation, from initial advice through to the conclusion of proceedings.
Our team can assist with:
- Divorce proceedings
- Separation
- Financial arrangements following divorce or separation
- Property and matrimonial assets
- Pensions and investments
- Spousal maintenance
- Child arrangements
- Separation agreements
- Consent Orders
- Applications to the Family Court
Where possible, we will seek to resolve matters constructively through negotiation and agreement, helping to reduce unnecessary conflict, delay and expense.
Where agreement cannot be reached, our experienced team can advise and represent you throughout Family Court proceedings.
Financial Matters Following Divorce
The financial consequences of divorce can be significant and it is important to obtain appropriate legal advice before reaching an agreement.
We can advise you on the division of matrimonial assets and other financial matters, including:
- The family home and other property
- Savings and investments
- Pensions
- Business interests
- Spousal maintenance
- Debts and liabilities
- Financial disclosure
- Lump sum payments
- Pension sharing
- Consent Orders and financial settlements
Our approach is to understand your individual circumstances and priorities before advising you on the options available and the steps required to achieve a fair and appropriate resolution.
Arrangements for Children
When parents separate, decisions may need to be made about where children will live and the time they will spend with each parent.
We encourage parents to reach sensible and practical arrangements wherever possible, with the welfare of the children at the centre of the process.
Where agreement cannot be reached, we can advise and represent you in relation to Child Arrangements Orders and other applications concerning children.
Our Approach
Every family is different and there is no single approach that is suitable for every divorce or separation.
Our team will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your legal position clearly and advise you on the options available.
We aim to resolve disputes through constructive negotiation wherever possible. Where court proceedings become necessary, we will provide clear advice and experienced representation throughout the proceedings.
You will be kept informed at every stage so that you understand what is happening, what decisions need to be made and the likely implications of those decisions.
Experienced Family Law Solicitors
Members of our Family and Children Law team hold specialist Law Society accreditations, reflecting their experience and expertise in this area of law.
Our solicitors have extensive experience dealing with a wide range of family matters, from straightforward divorce proceedings to complex disputes involving children, property, businesses and substantial financial assets.
Clear and Transparent Fees
We understand that legal costs can be an additional concern at an already difficult time.
We will explain our fees at the outset and, where possible, provide a clear estimate of the likely costs involved. We will also keep you informed if the scope of the work changes or additional costs are likely to arise.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid may be available for certain Family and Children Law matters, subject to the nature of the case and the applicable eligibility requirements.
Our team can advise you whether Legal Aid may be available in your circumstances and, where appropriate, assist you with the application process.
Language Assistance
We recognise that some clients may prefer to discuss sensitive family matters in another language.
Members of our team are able to provide assistance in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu, helping clients understand the legal process and the advice they receive.
Contact Our Family Law Team
If you require advice or representation in relation to divorce, separation, financial matters, property or arrangements for your children, contact our experienced Family Law team for a confidential discussion about how we can assist.
Telephone: 020 8597 5097
Davinder Sehmi: ds@mvlegal.co.uk
Waqqas Malik: wm@mvlegal.co.uk
Surinder Chana: skc@mvlegal.co.uk