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Family Law Solicitors

At Peter Peter & Wright our team of family law solicitors and lawyers understand how stressful family law cases may be. We understand that you may be concerned about finances, your family home or arrangements for your children, and our family law team are aware that each case is unique requiring tailored support.

Our team of specialist family law solicitors and lawyers have years of experience and a strong reputation for providing clear and practical family law advice, empathetic support and guidance. Our family law team regularly handle a wide range of family law matters in a constructive and non -confrontational way.

Wherever possible, our family law specialists will aim to resolve cases proactively and without the need for court proceedings. In the event that court proceedings are necessary our specialist family law team will provide sound advice and representation.

Our team of family law solicitors and lawyers can assist with the following family law issues:-

  • Divorce and Civil Partnership
  • Financial settlement on divorce
  • Pre & Post-nuptial Agreements
  • Arrangements for children
  • Cohabitation disputes

Contact our specialist family law team today

Contact our specialist family law team of lawyers today for experienced advice.

Our family law services

Divorce and Civil Partnership

Our team of family law solicitors and lawyers are able to provide clear advice and guidance through the divorce and Civil partnership dissolution process. Our team of specialists can provide family law advice in situations where your ceremony may have taken place abroad.

Financial settlement on divorce

The division of assets following divorce or separation can often be a complex and stressful time in your life. Our specialist family law solicitors and lawyers understand this and provide the expertise and compassion required. Our family law lawyers have extensive experience in negotiating terms of settlement (consent orders) often involving issues which include businesses, agricultural land, farms, pre marriage contributions, coercive and controlling behaviour and inheritance. Our family law team act for a wide range of clients from differing backgrounds.

Pre and Postnuptial Agreements

Protecting assets following a separation can often be important. If you are considering entering into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement our family law solicitors at Peter Peter & Wright can discuss the implications of this with you and provide appropriate advice and drafting of any agreement.

Arrangements for children

Our family law solicitors and lawyers can assist with various child law matters and understand how confusing and emotional this area of family law can be. Our team aim to provide support and reassurance and can assist with various child law matters including child arrangements orders, issues relating to parental responsibility, contact arrangements, allegations of harm or parental alienation and grandparents’ rights.

Cohabitation disputes

Our family law solicitors are able to advise on cohabitation agreements and can provide advice on property disputes between unmarried partners. We can provide easy to understand advice from the outset.

Why choose our family law solicitors?

Our team of family law solicitors and lawyers at Peter Peter & Wright have extensive experience and knowledge of family law and of the issues associated with that. Our team are approachable, sensitive and will provide support and guidance in a compassionate way whilst also providing clear and pragmatic legal advice.

Our family law solicitors and lawyers have a commitment to finding constructive solutions outside of the court process, yet if court proceedings cannot be avoided our team of lawyers will represent your interests fully and take a robust approach where required.

Our specialist family law team are aware of how complex and challenging family law matters may be but are recognised as friendly and sensitive. The reputation of the family law team at Peter Peter & Wright leads them to be actively sought out by those that have family law issues.

Frequently asked questions about family law

What is family law?

Family law is a general term used to encompass divorce, separation, finances on the breakdown of a relationship, and children matters such as contact arrangements or residence. Our experienced team of family law solicitors and lawyers at Peter Peter & Wright are able to provide clear and pragmatic advice on these areas.

Do I need a solicitor for family court?

It is not a requirement to have a solicitor with you when you attend court. However, attending court can often be very stressful and at times complicated. We would normally recommend that if you are attending family court it would be beneficial for you to be represented where possible. Please contact our family law team at Peter Peter & Wright if you have a listed family court hearing and are unsure whether you require representation.

How much do family law solicitors charge?

Generally charging rates are on an hourly basis depending on the seniority of the lawyer. Our family law team can be instructed at different stages of a case. In some cases fixed fees may apply for certain types of family law work.

When should I contact a family lawyer?

It is best to contact a family lawyer as soon as you have an issue that requires advice instead of leaving matters and seeking advice at a later stage and after decisions have been made. Our family law solicitors and lawyers can assist on a wide range of family law matters.

Contact our family law team today

If you have a family law issues that you would like to discuss with us, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced family law team. We have offices at: