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