Expert family lawyers near you in Guildford

Dealing with matters concerning children during a separation is emotionally challenging, which is why our family law solicitors are here to help. At Bellwether Solicitors, we specialise in resolving all issues related to children, focusing on minimising conflict and stress while always prioritising their best interests.

Our expertise covers establishing where children should live, setting up contact arrangements with non-resident parents, handling child maintenance, and managing complex child relocation cases.

Whether you're going through a divorce or separation, our team will assist you in reaching cooperative childcare arrangements. If parents cannot agree, or if there are special circumstances affecting your situation, our solicitors will expertly guide you through the legal process to find a stable, child-focused resolution.

If you're in Guildford and facing a separation or divorce, ensuring the financial stability of yourself and your children is our top priority. Our experienced family solicitors are knowledgeable in all aspects of divorce and family law, specialising in resolving complex financial disputes.

We have a wealth of experience assisting clients with financial settlements, regardless of how simple or intricate the assets may be.

Our approach is to provide you with expert advice in simple-to-follow language, free from jargon, giving you the confidence and clarity needed to understand your legal situation and make informed decisions fully.

Many couples believe that cohabiting for a period of time means you have a 'common law marriage'. However, English law says that unmarried or non-civil partnered couples who separate have no automatic legal rights to shared homes, joint finances or assets.

This lack of protection can be devastating on a separation. To protect yourself, it's highly recommended that you have a Cohabitation Agreement.

Our family law experts can help you draft this important document, which sets out the arrangements for property, finances and other key matters if the relationship ends.

Ending a civil partnership or same sex marriage requires expert, empathetic legal support. At Bellwether Solicitors, we are leading specialists in dissolution matters and will guide you through the process with clarity and ease.

We know how emotional it is and will do everything to make the dissolution as amicable and straightforward as possible. As members of Resolution, we adhere to a code of practice which promotes a constructive, non-confrontational approach to all family disputes. We'll manage your case with sensitivity, efficiency and a focus on positive outcomes.

Our family lawyers offer solutions to protect your future, starting with prenups. A Prenuptial agreement is a vital document created before marriage to set out the terms for the division of pre-marriage assets and finances in the event of a divorce.

A Postnuptial agreement serves the same purpose but is created after a couple has already married or entered into a civil partnership.

Our experienced team will guide you through the process of drafting these agreements, providing clear advice to ensure they are robust, fair, and tailored to your financial situation, so you can feel secure as you start your life together.

Please read our blog: Who should get a post-nuptial agreement?

When your safety is at risk now, our family lawyers act fast. We are experts in emergency applications and injunctions under the Family Law Act 1996. We can help with two types of protective orders: a Non-Molestation Order, which stops a specified person from using or threatening violence, harassing or intimidating you or your children; and an Occupation Order, which determines who can live in the family home and can remove an abusive partner.

Our team is up to date with the latest legal changes so that we can give you the best advice and representation for your situation.