Family law and divorce solicitors

Specialist family law and divorce solicitors with a reputation for acting with all the sensitivity and discretion that you need.

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Relationships and families have never been so complicated but protecting and taking care of those closest to you is still what really matters. Our family and divorce solicitors recognise the complex emotions that accompany family problems and the need for sympathetic, calm advice in what may feel like a crisis.

 

Family law services

When relationships break down, you want to resolve matters as quickly as possible, ensuring that your children and other dependents are protected and provided for so that you can begin planning for whatever the future holds.

The solicitors in the family law team at Morr & Co have the skills and expertise to ensure that matters are resolved in your best interests as quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.

Stephanie Calthrop-Owen

Stephanie Calthrop-Owen

Partner, Head of Department

Family

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Our Expertise as Family Law Solicitors

Divorce, dissolution and separation

On the breakdown of your marriage or civil partnership, we can guide you through the process for obtaining a divorce, dissolution, or judicial separation. We’ll listen with sensitivity to understand your concerns.

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Settlement Agreements

Financial settlements for divorce

Our team of family law solicitors can advise you on the court’s powers and procedures in relation to a wide range of issues relating to financial arrangements in divorce, dissolution and separation cases.

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Child arrangement and custody

Our family law solicitors have the skills and expertise to ensure that child arrangement matters are resolved in your best interests as quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.

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Prenuptial agreements

Our prenuptial agreement solicitors have experience in providing tailored advice to help our clients protect their assets and secure their financial interests in the future.

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Postnuptial agreements

Our team of experienced family law experts can assist with all aspects of postnuptial agreements, from negotiation and drafting to execution and enforcement.

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Cohabitation

Our cohabitation lawyers understand that the law around cohabiting couples differs to married couples - it is important to take legal advice to understand your position.

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Call Us On 01737 854 588 for expert legal advice.

 

Why choose Morr & Co as your family solicitors?

Sensitive Approach

Our family law solicitors will handle your case sensitively with compassion as we understand this may be a challenging time for you and your family.

Proactive

We’re well-versed in all areas of family law from, Child Arrangement Orders to Divorce & family breakdown. Our aim is to quickly identify the issues and the action required to get the best outcome for you and your family as soon as possible.

Quality Advice

Our team of family law solicitors is recognised as Band One in Chambers and Partners, holding multiple accreditations, making them accomplished and experienced in all aspects of family law. You can be confident the service you receive is of the highest quality with us.

Local Family Solicitors

We’ve been offering specialised family legal advice in your area for almost 300 years. Making us the best local family solicitors.

Accredited

Our solicitors are recognised by both Chambers and Partners, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and listed in the Legal 500.

Flexible Communication

We offer in-person, telephone and video calling. Meaning we can consult with you however you prefer.

 

Experts In All Areas Of Law

Alongside our family and divorce solicitors, you will also benefit from the capabilities of our wider practice. You will also need access to other professionals, including barristers, financial advisers, actuaries and valuers. We have developed close working relationships with other specialists to ensure you are connected with the experts you need, when you need them.

Property Law

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Employment Law

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Personal Injury

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Court Of Protection

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Dispute Resolution

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Our Guide to Divorce Proceedings

Trusted Family Law Solicitors

Morr & Co's divorce solicitors are ranked in Band One of Chambers and Partners and are experienced in handling every kind of family issue and will help you to understand the legal processes, using clear, non-technical language where appropriate so that you can evaluate your options and make the right decisions for you and your family.

"They are an excellent team of family lawyers who manage both complex and sophisticated matters with speed, clarity and excellent communication."

Chambers and Partners

We strongly believe in the value of open communication, transparency and integrity in family legal matters. Our family and divorce solicitors will actively promote constructive negotiation and put the needs of your family first.

That’s why our affiliation with Resolution and our adherence to their code of conduct is important to us. Many of our family law and divorce solicitors are accredited specialists, with extensive expertise in negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.

Family Law Reviews

I used this company for matrimonial issues. I found them knowledgeable and helpful. They helped me to reduce legal costs by coaching me to do some of the process myself. I am satisfied with the outcome achieved and I would recommend the company.

Recent family team client

Rated 5 out of 5

Provided really good advice and dealt with every one of my concerns in a patient and methodical manner. Thank you so much, you made a difficult situation so much more bearable by being in my corner throughout.

Recent family team client

Rated 5 out of 5

So helpful and reassuring. Very happy with their advice, it could not have helped me any better.

Recent family team client

Rated 5 out of 5

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If you would like to book a consultation with one of our family law solicitors, please fill out the form below or use our online family law enquiry tool and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Family Law FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about family law. If you need further advice please call our family law specialists on 01737 854 588

Family law solicitors, lawyers or attorneys assist with all areas of family law, which includes divorce, child arrangement orders, cohabitation, financial arrangements, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.

If you cannot agree on the arrangements for your child, you can apply for a Child Arrangements Order and the court will make a decision on what is best for the child.

The court can make orders relating to where and with who a child lives, how often the child spends time with each parent and many other issues relating to the arrangements for the child.

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If you and your former partner cannot agree on the arrangements for your child then you can make an application to court for a child arrangements order to determine where and with who the child will live.

The court will look at many factors when determining the best arrangements for a child.

Speak to one of our specialist family lawyers for more information.

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Your first action needs to be to contact the Child Maintenance Service. They will help you understand how much your partner owes and if they can help recover the payments.

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Either party can start a divorce or parties can agree to commence the proceedings on a joint basis.

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No-fault divorces were introduced in April 2021 and as a result,there is no longer any need to provide details relating to the breakdown of the marriage to allocate "blame" when applying for the divorce. Speak to the team today to start proceedings.

 

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The divorce process has 3 key parts:

(a) The filing of the application for divorce

(b) The application for conditional order

(c) The application for final order

Currently, the divorce process takes around 6 months. This is because the court requires a 20-week waiting period between filing the application and applying for a conditional order and a further 6 weeks between the pronouncement of the conditional order and the final order has been applied for.

Morr & Co endeavours to complete a divorce in a timely manner for all our clients.

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