Family Law Solicitors

Supporting individuals and families through uncertain times

Family Law Solicitors

Our Family Law team advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown, while also providing guidance at the outset of relationships, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. We have particular experience supporting international families and clients with cross-border connections, offering tailored advice that reflects the fact that every family’s circumstances are different.

We advise professionals, business owners and high net worth individuals, including clients with complex financial arrangements, international assets or a public profile. Our work regularly involves overseas assets, trusts, international businesses and blended families.

The beginning and end of a family relationship can bring significant emotional and financial challenges. Our approach is compassionate and practical. We listen carefully, provide clear and realistic advice from the outset and work closely with our clients to ensure they feel supported throughout what can be a difficult and uncertain time.

Family Law Solicitors

Our family law solicitors are experienced in advising on both financial matters and cases involving children. We assist clients from all backgrounds and at all stages, whether planning for the future at the start of a relationship or navigating the consequences of separation.

We are known for providing high-quality, pragmatic advice and for being realistic about outcomes, risks and costs from the outset. We will work with you in a way that best suits your needs, whether that involves advising discreetly in the background, negotiating on your behalf or representing you in court.

Where appropriate, we work closely with colleagues across our firm, including real estate, private client and reputation management, to ensure our clients benefit from a coordinated, full-service approach.


Areas of Focus

  • Divorce and financial settlement, often with an international component
  • Financial consent orders
  • Contentious financial proceedings (matters involving court hearings)
  • Spousal maintenance applications
  • Child arrangement orders (sometimes referred to as “custody disputes”)
  • Financial order for children under Schedule I Children Act 1989
  • Cases where children are neurodiverse (in particular, ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia), EHCP plans and mental health issues
  • Relocation applications (UK and international)
  • Variation applications to existing court orders
  • Domestic abuse cases, including those with allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour
  • Cases with allegations of parental alienation
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Intervener cases
  • Enforcement orders
  • Change of name deeds
  • Family mediation (children and finances)

Our Strategic and Holistic Approach

We take a holistic approach to family law. In addition to legal advice, we draw on a wide network of trusted professionals and can recommend relevant experts where needed. This may include property and business valuation experts, pension experts, financial advisers, tax specialists, parenting coordinators, mediators, psychologists, counsellors and divorce coaches.

By working collaboratively with other professionals, we help ensure that our clients receive comprehensive support and well-rounded advice during what is often one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Our approach is defined by tailored solutions, strategic advice and exceptional service. We focus on achieving the best possible outcome while helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Supporting You Through Every Stage

Whether you are seeking to structure a financial agreement outside of marriage, safeguard individual assets, or put in place cohabitation, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, our family law solicitors provide clear, tailored and realistic advice.

If you are facing separation, divorce or complex family proceedings, particularly involving international or high net worth elements, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service and helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your individual circumstances. Contact our family law team to arrange an initial discussion and to understand your options.

How to Get in Contact

We can assist wherever you are based. We can arrange an online or in person meeting where suitable. To speak to our specialist lawyers, please contact us via the details below.

Michelle

Key Contact:

Michelle Bird
Partner

+44 203 096 9446
michelle.bird@patronlaw.co.uk 

Yuliya Osudina

Key Contact:

Yuliya Osudina
Partner