Family law is a broad and complex area of legal practice that deals with some of the most significant aspects of people’s lives – relationships, children, finances, and personal safety. Whether you are facing a major life change or simply planning ahead, understanding the legal areas covered by solicitors in family law is essential. By knowing what support is available, you can make informed decisions that protect your future and your family.
At Birch & Co, we specialise in the full range of family law services. Our experienced team offers clear, practical guidance to help clients navigate issues from divorce to child arrangements, domestic abuse protection, and financial settlements.
Reach out to Birch & Co’s specialist and supportive team today. Call us on 0191 284 5030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry now to get a bespoke fixed price estimate.
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How Can Our Solicitors Family Law Help?
Our solicitors in family law can help you with any aspect of family law and practice. Some of our areas of expertise include the following:
Divorce And Separation
One of the most common areas of family law is divorce. Since the introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022, couples can now end a marriage without attributing blame. While the process is more straightforward, proper legal advice remains crucial.
Our solicitors in family law routinely assist our clients going through a divorce or separation, carrying out tasks such as the following:
- Preparing and submitting the divorce application
- Advising on timescales and procedural steps
- Responding to applications made by your spouse
- Protecting your rights during the process
- Ensuring financial and child-related issues are addressed properly
Even where a separation is amicable, obtaining legal guidance ensures stability and fairness moving forward.
Financial Settlements And Asset Division
Financial settlements are one of the most complicated and contested aspects of a divorce or separation. The goal is to divide finances fairly, taking into account the needs and contributions of each party and, where relevant, their children.
Our solicitors in family law can help you with all aspects of financial settlements and asset division, including the following:
- Division of property and assets
- Pension sharing
- Savings and investment division
- Business or partnership assets
- Spousal maintenance
- Clean break orders
Solicitors for family law ensure that the parties provide full financial disclosure and that any agreement is legally binding. Without this, one party may later make additional claims, even years after the divorce.
At Birch & Co, we focus on securing settlements that provide long-term stability and reflect what is fair and reasonable under the law.
Child Arrangements And Parental Responsibility
When children are involved, their welfare is always the primary consideration. Family law covers a wide range of issues related to children, from where they live to how often they see each parent.
Our solicitors in family law advise clients on all areas of child arrangements and parental responsibility, including the following:
- Child Arrangement Orders
- Enforcement of existing orders
- Relocation disputes, including international relocation
- Decisions about education or medical treatment
- Grandparents’ contact applications
- Parental responsibility issues
Our role is to help parents reach practical, child-focused solutions. When agreement is not possible, Birch & Co provides clear advice and robust representation in court.
Cohabitation And Unmarried Couples
Many couples now live together without getting married, but the law does not give unmarried partners the same rights as married spouses. This can cause significant complications if the relationship ends.
Our solicitors in family law help unmarried couples to put arrangements in place to protect their interests if their relationship breaks down. For example, cohabitation agreements are a convenient way for unmarried couples to document what should happen to their assets and the home they share if they separate. Birch & Co regularly prepares legally sound agreements tailored to individual circumstances.
Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are increasingly popular as couples seek clarity about finances before, during, and after marriage. While not automatically binding, courts give substantial weight to prenups and postnups when they are properly drafted and fair.
At Birch & Co, our solicitors for family law assist clients with drafting prenuptial agreements, reviewing agreements prepared by another firm, and updating agreements after major life events. We focus on creating agreements that protect our clients’ assets and reduce the likelihood of disputes in the future.
Domestic Abuse Protection
Solicitors in family law play a critical role in supporting victims of harassment and domestic abuse. Abuse may be physical, emotional, financial, or psychological, and legal protection can be essential for safety and well-being.
We can help you obtain non-molestation orders and occupation orders, making emergency applications where necessary. We will support you through the entire process, offering reassurance when you need it, and signposting you to additional support services.
We handle cases of this nature with complete confidentiality, sensitivity, and urgency. Our solicitors for family law ensure that our clients receive the quick, decisive legal protection they need.
Contact our team today to discuss your situation and learn how we can help.
Reach out to Birch & Co’s specialist and supportive team today. Call us on 0191 284 5030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry now to get a bespoke fixed price estimate.
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