Family disputes and issues and can devastating, complex and difficult to deal with.

Our team of solicitors offer a range of specialist services to help you handle different family issues including separation and divorce, dividing finances, domestic abuse, issues relating to children and more.

If you’re experiencing family issues and are considering seeking legal action, getting advice and guidance from a specialist solicitor is crucial in ensuring the right outcomes for you and your family.

Learn more about our range of family legal services and get in touch with a member of our team.

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Our specialist teams can provide full service legal advice and assistance, providing practical and cost-effective solutions.

Divorce & Civil Partnership

Our family lawyers understand the need to provide clear and sensible advice, which not only deals with the legal consequences of separation, divorce or dissolution but also takes into consideration the emotional impact on you and your family. We are also highly experienced Mediators and Collaborative solicitors.

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Divorce & Civil Partnership

Our family lawyers understand the need to provide clear and sensible advice, which not only deals with the legal consequences of separation, divorce or dissolution but also takes into consideration the emotional impact on you and your family. We are also highly experienced Mediators and Collaborative solicitors.

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Division of Finances on Divorce

Our family law solicitors have a dynamic and distinguished reputation for their advice and representation in dealing with the division of finances on divorce. We will provide you with pertinent, pragmatic advice and a full range of services to enable you to walk away with a fair and reasonable settlement with the minimum of cost and acrimony.

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Division of Finances on Divorce

Our family law solicitors have a dynamic and distinguished reputation for their advice and representation in dealing with the division of finances on divorce. We will provide you with pertinent, pragmatic advice and a full range of services to enable you to walk away with a fair and reasonable settlement with the minimum of cost and acrimony.

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Legal Advice in relation to Children

Our solicitors have extensive knowledge and expertise in providing legal advice in respect of all legal matters involving children. Our approach is to focus on the needs and welfare of the children and work with parents to avoid Court proceedings where possible.

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Legal Advice in relation to Children

Our solicitors have extensive knowledge and expertise in providing legal advice in respect of all legal matters involving children. Our approach is to focus on the needs and welfare of the children and work with parents to avoid Court proceedings where possible.

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Family Law FAQs

What are the main areas of family law?

A few of the most common family disputes and issues include the following areas of the law:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Finances and assets
  • Issues relating to children
  • Domestic abuse

Although the full range of family issues is much broader and includes many more areas of the law.

What does a family law solicitor do?

A family solicitors can help resolve family issues without the need to go to court, as well as help with court proceedings if required.

Specialist family solicitors will have a dedicated team who have proven experience in handling a wide range of cases in relation to family issues.

These solicitors will provide expert advice and guidance and support throughout every step in the process.

Should you use a solicitor in family court?

While it is not a necessity to use a solicitor to represent yourself in family court, doing so is always recommended regardless of the situation or circumstances you may find yourself in.

Having professional legal representation will make the legal process incredibly less complex and make you far more likely to receive a desirable outcome.

How do you choose the right family solicitor?

Choosing a solicitor who specialise in family law is a must, as well as picking one who has extensive experience in this area of the law.

You should pick a solicitor you can trust and who gives you reassurance, as well as one who adopts an approach and has a culture that you align with.

Picking the right solicitor for you can help ensure a seamless and stress-free process.

About Ellis Jones

Our team of family solicitors take a personal approach to working with our clients to provide support and reassurance every step of the way. Learn more about us, our approach, culture, values and more.

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About Ellis Jones

Our team of family solicitors take a personal approach to working with our clients to provide support and reassurance every step of the way. Learn more about us, our approach, culture, values and more.

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