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Genuine support and straightforward advice for those important decisions

When a marriage, civil partnership or relationship runs into problems, it’s never easy. It can be an upsetting and difficult time and the future may seem uncertain. It can help to seek legal advice from a team who recognise each case is unique, requiring tailored support and care.

We understand the challenges and emotion involved with any legal matter relating to family breakdown.  Our expert team of family law solicitors offer clear, pragmatic legal advice on family and matrimonial issues, including divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements and child arrangements.

We will guide you through the process, treating your case with the sensitivity it requires. 

Our specialist team, headed by Partner and leading family solicitor, Amy Walpole, is known for achieving results and delivering the best possible outcome for clients. We focus on complex high net worth cases involving family businesses, pension funds, property portfolios, farms and inherited estates and have represented a number of entrepreneurs, sports personalities, academics, investors, professionals and people from all backgrounds in need of clear legal advice.

We can make a difference

Our highly experienced Family Law team will deliver high-quality strategic advice together with an empathetic approach to achieve the desired outcome for your situation. 

The Family team has a reputation for their expertise in family matters and is listed in The Legal 500 2023 for Family and Matrimonial. Our solicitors are members of Resolution and trained Resolution collaborative lawyers.

If you would like to discuss your situation, book a consultation or find out more contact us today on 01603 214 220 or fill in our short online enquiry form. 

How we
can help you

To find out more about our expertise, please call:

Contact one of the team:

Amy Walpole

Partner – Head of the Family Department

Family Law Solicitor

Sophie Key

Senior Associate

Family Law Solicitor

Rebecca Broom

Solicitor

Family Law Solicitor

Our insights

Delivering thought-leading expertise and understanding from our expert solicitors and staff.

  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Children: Legal Support & Advice

    It can often be difficult to navigate a fine line of balancing the protection of a child against their right to a normal family life. However, the answer cannot be just to have the toughest restrictions in every single case and for children to be overly protected from every perceived risk.

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  • Increased Family Court Fees in England & Wales: What You Need to Know (Excluding Divorce)

    The Ministry of Justice has concluded its consultation on family law court fees, confirming an increase in several court and tribunal fees, though notably, the divorce application fee will remain unchanged at £593.

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  • Costly Mistakes: The Price of Bypassing Mediation and Arbitration Options

    On 8 and 29 April 2024 changes to the Family Procedure Rules are being implemented which will impact on anyone considering applying to the Family Court.  Sophie Key, Solicitor in our Family Team, considers the changes and how they will impact clients.

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