Supporting You Through Life's Toughest Moments
The emotional impact of a family breakdown combined with the financial and practical day to day implications of it often make discussions and decisions around divorce and separation extremely complex.
Family law can be complex, encompassing a wide range of issues that can profoundly impact your personal and financial well-being, so it requires a broad range of knowledge to navigate effectively.
Our family law practice specialises in all aspects of financial disputes arising from separation, as well as in disputes regarding children: we are able to advise on how best to resolve those whether via non-Court means or in seeking formal Court orders, across matters ranging from more straightforward agreements, up to high net worth and/or international disputes. Our goal is to simplify complex situations, enabling you to make informed decisions during times of uncertainty.
Every family’s case is different, but in many cases one or more of the following areas arise, on which we can provide you with specialist legal advice and support:
- Divorce and financial settlements
- Family businesses and international assets
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and separation agreements
- Financial provision for children
- Child arrangements, pattern of care or relocation
- Cohabitation agreements and property rights for unmarried individuals
- Protection from Domestic Abuse
- Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) and Court proceedings in relation to the above dispute areas
We believe that careful planning is essential when facing the complexities of family breakdown. The most important first step is to understand your options and the implications of each path. With the right guidance and a clear plan in place from the outset, you will be better equipped to make confident decisions as matters progress.
To support you in this, we offer every family client an initial 30-minute planning meeting free of charge. This meeting is designed to help you gain clarity on your situation and next steps. To arrange a meeting with one of our Family Team, please contact us here with your preferred time and date. If your matter is urgent, we can usually arrange a same-day call.
Meet your Family Law team
Worldwide family law solicitors
We frequently help clients who have assets across multiple jurisdictions in selecting the appropriate jurisdiction for family law services.
We provide a seamless, one-stop approach to family law matters and can offer the expertise of our international teams for China and South-East Asia, Spain, Germany and French-speaking countries.
Additional family law services
At Sherrards, our legal advice extends beyond just family law advice, we also cater to:
- Advising you on private wealth. Assistance with probate, powers of attorney, wills, inheritance tax and comprehensive tax planning.
- Advising you on property. Guidance on personal and investment property matters, including tax implications, acquisitions, sales and portfolio management.
- Family Investment Companies. Estate planning is something you’ll want to get right, but it can be difficult to decide on the right vehicle. Family Investment Companies are now often preferred to Trusts for optimum tax efficiency. For more information, click here.
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