Divorce solicitors London
With over 30 years’ experience of providing divorce and family law advice we offer expert and tailored services with a practical, clear style.
The decision to take legal advice in respect of a divorce or relationship breakdown is often one of the hardest decisions one has to make in life and it may be the first time you have to work with a lawyer. Our specialist Divorce and Family Law Team will work closely with you to understand your situation and support and guide you through the entire process as we understand the impact that a relationship breakdown can have on families, particularly children and we will assist you in considering all of your options from an informed perspective.
In our experience, when a relationship breaks down, there are often three main issues to deal with: the informal dissolution of the relationship, the financial implications and the arrangements that need to be made for any children in terms of where they live and how often they spend time with each parent.
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About our divorce law solicitors
Our family team acts rapidly to protect and support clients in vulnerable or dangerous situations such as ejection from the family home, domestic abuse, threatened child abductions or attempts to remove assets.
We have a reputation for clear, calm, authoritative advice based on high levels of experience and up to date practices. We can also advise on the possibility of legal aid funding for elements of your case in certain situations.
How HMB’s divorce solicitors can help you
Family breakdown and separation brings with it fundamental changes to the lives of all family members. This is one of life’s biggest stresses. At this very difficult time you are called upon to make critical decisions – in your best interests, and the best interests of any children involved.
It is essential to have clear, independent, expert advice preferably at an early stage to help guide your decision making. You might be sure that you are proceeding to a divorce, or you might want to consider alternative routes such as separation and want to explore the differences. You will need to understand the financial implications of the routes you could take.
Our specialist team advise on divorce and separation.
You will find our expert legal advice, along with our practical understanding of the reality of daily family life to be invaluable.
A client writes:
“Dealing with Sarah and her team was a great experience and support during a traumatic divorce. Sarah is straightforward (rare for a solicitor!), has a no nonsense and human approach. She is extremely experienced and skilled, always listened to come up with the most appropriate responses and courses of action, making this otherwise stressful process fairly seamless, reassuring and swift. I highly recommend her.”
Understanding the “no fault” divorce process
The new “no fault” divorce process has made the divorce itself a simpler process. The divorce process itself can appear relatively straightforward, but it is the consequences of divorce that need to be considered very carefully before you embark so that you are aware and alert about likely problems you might encounter. Dealing with separating the finances and meeting everyone’s needs, is a difficult task.
Children and divorce
Where your children will live, and their future routines is not always easy to agree. The separation can widen what were already existing differences in parenting ideas and styles.
Some parents find they are facing oppressive negotiations from the other parent who might not have the best interest of the children at heart. False allegations made against a parent can be devastating and need powerful, robust, confident advice in response.
Our family team is very experienced in advising clients who are experiencing issues of child alienation and hostile attempts to prevent contact.
Child access and contact arrangements – read more >>
Financial provision for children – read more >>
International relocation of a child – read more >>
Cohabitation
There is a misconception as to the myth known as “common law marriage” and that there are legal rights for cohabiting couples to claim financial relief after separating.
Finances and divorce: protect your assets
With managing financial settlements it is critical to take all elements into account: property from the marriage and before the marriage, liabilities, pensions and any other matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
Acting for clients in London, and beyond, our clients have a range of financial matters to resolve, from dealing with a non-matrimonial home, to distributing assets developed from family companies, limited companies and pensions.
Financial provision for children, read more >>
Financial settlement on divorce or separation, read more >>
International and expat divorce
International and expat divorce can be complex so couples need to find out their options as to which country they should issue divorce proceedings. You may be able to get divorced in more than one jurisdiction, however you cannot get divorced anywhere.
Costs and next steps
Clients appreciate our clarity regarding fees, and the breadth of experience available within the family law team as well as our friendly, approachable team.
“If you have a family law problem, we offer a free initial call with the enquiry team. They will answer your questions, arrange a first meeting, and a brief call with the solicitor that is right for your case.
“Then, we offer a first meeting at a fixed fee of £250 plus VAT with a senior solicitor. The meetings usually last one or two hours, allowing time to ask the critical questions you need answered. Our advice is confirmed in a letter, including suggestions for best next steps.”
Phone: 020 7272 1234
Our divorce solicitors are based in Islington, London
Hopkin Murray Beskine’s office is easy to reach from across Hertfordshire
and London, including: Muswell Hill, Islington, Barnet and elsewhere.
Office address:
The Ivories,
Unit 17,
6 – 18 Northampton Street,
London, N1 2HY.
