We recognise relationship breakdown can cause anxiety and distress to all parties involved. At SA Law Chambers Solicitors, we have a team of specialist family lawyers who provide expert advice and guidance tailored to your needs. We are also empathetic, approachable and easily accessible for you. We strongly believe that everyone deserves dedicated and devoted legal representation regardless of their situation.

Divorce

The breakdown of a relationship is a challenging time for any couples and divorce can sometimes be an unpleasant experience. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Our team is experienced in dealing with all types of divorce and aims to provide a clear, non-judgmental advice that is tailored to your specific case. We help through all stages of divorce from initial application to final court order. Our team can assist in whatever circumstances you are in, whether you are initiating divorce, responding to a divorce petition, seeking new lawyers for an ongoing case, or considering reopening an old case. No matter what circumstances you are in, it is important that you get in touch with us for advice and our team will immediately take the appropriate action.

Financial Remedies

Divorce alone does not end your financial obligations to each other. Dealing with finance as part of a divorce can be lengthy and complicated. We aim to make things as easy as possible for you no matter what situation you find yourself in.
Our experienced family law team are here to provide you with high quality legal advice and help with your financial matters to make sure your assets are settled fairly as part of your divorce, while offering the compassion and support that you need at such a difficult time.
We always try to resolve matters amicably by negotiations and agreements if possible to avoid any court proceedings and financial burden

Our team are here to help you with mediation, negotiations or making an application to the court if an agreement cannot be reached. Our team will advise you on the following:

In some cases, unmarried couples have limited rights when it comes to financial claims. To gain a better understanding of financial matters for married or unmarried couples please call us on 02085540012 to book an appointment today.

Domestic Abuse and Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse or violence and need help, please get in touch with us immediately. Our experienced family law team can assist and guide to obtain the protection you need to safeguard you and your loved ones.

The government has defined domestic abuse and domestic violence as ‘any incident, or pattern of incidents, of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (whether psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are associated with each other’

Domestic abuse and domestic violence can take many forms not limited to but including, physical abuse, intimidation, harassment, psychological abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour (including financial control), sexual abuse and threat of physical or sexual abuse.

Our team understands how serious domestic violence is and makes special commitment to those who have suffered domestic abuse or domestic violence. Our team will support, advise and assist you in getting the protection you need. Our team will approach your situation delicately, to ensure you are comfortable at every stage and your matter is handled with sensitivity.

Our team can make emergency applications to the court for an injunction. The court has the power to offer protection to those that need it by making Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders to protect you against the threat of violence or violence.

Our experienced family law team can help you with the following:

We can also put you in touch with other support agencies and provide you advice and all options available in your best interests. Please contact us 24/7 for immediate assistance on 02085540012 or 07985419788.

Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation

Forced marriage is where a person is married against their consent and this is abuse of a person’s human rights. This is a criminal offence and those who are victims can apply to the family court for an injunction to stop this happening. If you are a victim of forced marriage or someone who is facing allegations of forced marriage, please get in touch and we can advise and assist you in this matter.

Female Genital Mutilation is illegal in the UK. It is illegal to take girls who are UK nationals or UK residents abroad for Female Genital Mutilation whether or not it is lawful in that country. Girls who are born in the UK may be at risk of FGM when they travel with their families to visit friends and relatives in countries where this practice is common. If you are victim or accused of this offence, please seek advice immediately from us. Our team will provide you with the advice and assistance that you require in cases of this nature.

Mediation

Due to changes in the law, the family court now require parties to resolves disputes of children and finance through MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) before making an application to court.

Mediation is conducted by an experienced mediator who is skilled at helping parties in resolving disputes and come to a settlement.

Mediation can deal with issues relating to children, such as contact, residence and relocation. Mediation can also be used to resolve financial issues, such as maintenance for children and/or former partner, property disputes and pensions.

If you would like any advice or assistance, please contact our family law team on 02085540012 or 07985419788 who will be glad to assist you.