Family Law

We have unparalleled expertise and experience in providing advice to clients on all type of family proceedings matters involving children such as contact and residence orders. We can respond immediately and on the same day to an emergency such as obtaining a Domestic Violence Injunction or Prohibited Steps Orders – if a threat has been made for the removal of a child from your care or a child has not been returned after contact.

Divorce And Seperation

Undisputed Divorce Petition

Our fees
We charge a fixed fee for divorce petition. Our fees range between £1000 to £2000 plus VAT 20%.

Service included
Advising on divorce procedure, preparing your divorce petition, responding following an acknowledge of service, submitting decree nisi application, submitting decree absolute application, making application for deemed services.

Other costs
You will have to pay the court fees of £593 unless you qualify for fee remission. Please see the court fees.

Disputed Divorce

The divorce petition becomes little bit complex if it becomes disputed and there are matrimonial assets are involved. This kind of case is not suitable for a fixed fee. We therefore charge you our standard hourly fees or a fixed hourly fee. Please contact one of our members of staff for details.

Child Arrangement Order [CAO]

A Child Arrangement Order is a legal order issued by the family court in the UK. It specifies where a child will live, who the child will spend time with and for how long.

Services We Provide

• Advising on how to resolve child arrangement matter between the parties

• Advising on the MIAM (mediation) procedure as an alternative dispute resolution

• Advising on court proceedings in a child arrangement order

• Application for child arrangement order (C100 form)

• Preparing witness statements, position statements and other pleadings

• Representations in the court

• Referral to family contact centre

Timeline

While it is difficult to give a specific timescale in this matter, however, the following timescales can be considered as a guideline:

• 2 – 3 months, if the parties can settle the matter between themselves through their legal representatives

• 3 – 4 months, if the parties cannot agree on this matter and it is referred to a Mediator

• 1 – 2 years if the matter goes to the Family court (depending on the complexity of the case)

Non-molestation Order

A Non-Molestation Order is a type of injunction issued by the family court in the UK to protect individuals from abuse or harassment.

Services we provide

• Advising on the law and procedure of making an application for non-molestation order

• Drafting your witness statement and organising supporting documents

• Submitting the application to the relevant court

• Preparing your hearing bundle

• Liaising with Counsel to represent your case in the court

Timeline

An urgent non-molestation order is usually issued on the same day. A non-urgent non-molestation order may take around 2-4 weeks to be issued depending on the court.

Costs

Please contact one of our team members to discuss your application for non-molestation.