Quick answer
We help with divorce and separation, arrangements for children, sorting out money and property, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Tell us what is happening, in confidence. We explain where you stand and your options, then what our work would cost, before you decide anything.
On this page
What we help with
- Divorce and separation. Applying for a divorce, or responding to one, and separation agreements.
- Children. Where the children live and how much time they spend with each parent.
- Money and property. The home, savings, pensions and maintenance, and a court order that makes the agreement binding.
- Agreements. Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements.
- Couples who never married. Your share of the home you lived in together.
- Protection from abuse. Court orders that keep someone away from you and your home.
How a divorce works
In England and Wales neither of you has to be blamed. You apply alone or together, and the law sets the minimum waiting times, however much you agree.
- Apply
You state that the marriage has broken down. You must have been married for at least a year.
- Conditional order
You can apply for this at least 20 weeks after the application starts.
- Final order
You can apply at least 6 weeks and 1 day after the conditional order. This legally ends the marriage.
Ending the marriage does not settle the money. If you want a binding arrangement for money and property, apply to the court for it before you apply for the final order. We usually work on the money and the children's arrangements during the waiting time.
GOV.UK explains how to get a divorce step by step.
What it costs
Family matters vary too much for one price. In your first conversation we tell you what your matter is likely to involve, and we set out our costs in writing before you instruct us.
Our hourly rates, and what every quotation covers, are on our fees and service information page.
Who handles your case
Our family work is led by Partner Oliverta Mediu, with Partner Najiya Karim. Oliverta also advises Albanian-speaking clients directly in Albanian.
Where we act
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London office 2nd Floor, 2–5 Minories, London EC3N 1BJ 020 7063 9040
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Leicester office 3rd Floor, St George's House, 6 St George's Way, Leicester LE1 1QZ 0116 393 0334
What clients say
Firm-wide reviews across all our services.
Tell us what's happening
A sentence or two is enough. Everything you tell us is confidential, and there is no obligation.
Thank you — we've got it. A family solicitor will contact you discreetly within one working day.
If you are in danger now, call 999. To talk to us, call London on 020 7063 9040 or Leicester on 0116 393 0334.
This page is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Ask us before you act.