Expert Legal Support for Family Matters
Compassionate family law services for divorce, financial remedy and financial orders, child arrangements (custody/live with and contact), pre-nuptial agreement, separation and all family legal matters
Family legal issues are among life’s most challenging experiences, requiring both expert legal knowledge and genuine understanding of emotional complexities. Robert Simmons provides comprehensive family law services with a compassionate approach that prioritizes your family’s wellbeing while protecting your legal rights.
Our experienced family lawyers handle the full spectrum of family law matters, from divorce proceedings and child arrangements to financial matters and domestic violence protection. We understand that every family situation is unique and requires personalized legal solutions.
Divorce Proceedings
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangements Orders
Child Protection Issues
Family legal matters demand a delicate balance of expert legal knowledge and genuine empathy. Our family lawyers understand the emotional impact of family breakdown and work sensitively to minimize conflict while protecting your interests.
Every family situation presents unique dynamics and challenges. We take time to understand your specific circumstances, family relationships, and long-term objectives before developing tailored legal strategies.
6-10 months from application to final order
6-12 months depending on complexity and agreement levels
9-18 months for complex asset division cases
Applications can be made within 24 hours when urgent
Family law costs vary significantly depending on case complexity, court involvement, and whether agreements can be reached through negotiation or mediation.
Complex family matters requiring extensive court involvement or financial investigations are charged at competitive hourly rates with detailed cost estimates provided upfront.
No-fault divorce legislation allows couples to divorce without assigning blame. One or both spouses can apply citing irretrievable marriage breakdown, eliminating the need to prove adultery, unreasonable behavior, or separation periods. We will take you through the process carefully and efficiently, ensuring that you fully understand each step of the divorce.
Parents are encouraged to reach agreement outside of proceedings. There is a “no Order principle” which suggests that Child Arrangements Order should not be made unless necessary.
If parents cannot agree, the court can consider what is in the best interests of the child, applying various factors set out in the “Welfare Checklist”. Third party advisors known as Cafcass, can be asked to report on each of those welfare factors to assist the Court in deciding the arrangements to order.
Pre-nuptial agreements can provide asset protection, though they’re not automatically legally binding in England and Wales, Courts consider them as one factor when making financial decisions, particularly where both parties received independent legal advice. We will ensure that the agreements comply with the most up to date case law in this area to ensure that the agreement holds the most weight if it ever needs to be relied upon within divorce proceedings.
International child abduction is a serious criminal offense. Emergency court applications can prevent travel, while Hague Convention procedures can secure children’s return from participating countries.
Senior Family Lawyer and Consultant Engagement Manager
rebecca.ashton@robert-simmons.co.uk
