Family Law Solicitors in St Albans

Wells Burcombe’s family law solicitors in St Albans advise on every aspect of family law, from drafting prenuptial agreements through to divorce, separation, child contact and financial settlements.

We understand the personal nature of family law. Our family solicitors will work with you to reach a favourable outcome that reflects your needs.

Our specialists at Wells Burcombe can assist with matters including:

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To discuss your legal needs with our family law solicitors in St Albans, please get in touch.

You can call our office on 01727 840900 or email info@wellsburcombe.co.uk for a free initial consultation.

How our family law solicitors in St Albans can help

Child residence and contact

During the stressful and contentious event of a divorce or separation of parents, it’s important to pursue an out-of-court settlement for child residence and contact cases.

Minimising court intervention keeps legal fees down, is faster, and keeps the arrangements in the parent’s hands.

With our excellent family law advice, you will have every available option explained to you and considered thoroughly.

Our family law solicitors cover Child Arrangement Orders, grandparents’ rights and mediation.

We can assist with mediation for child arrangements (formerly known as child custody), advise on agreements, and prepare applications to the court in order to obtain a Child Arrangement Order.

Divorce and separation

Amidst the confusion and animosity of divorce and separation, a family lawyer can help you make sense of complex divorce, finances and child arrangements.

Our family solicitors in St Albans are known for their sensitive and proactive approach.

We deal with agreed-upon and straightforward divorces, as well as more complex cases.

We can oversee divorce proceedings, arrangements for children, divorce financial settlements, and divorce mediation.

Common Law Marriage and unmarried couples

Couples in common law marriages and unmarried couples are not afforded the same rights as married couples. As such, having a family law professional work with you can be a way to secure your rights and future.

Our family solicitors prioritise alternatives to court and organise jointly owned property and cohabitation agreements, sort out parental responsibility, and arrange child arrangements for unmarried couples, prioritising alternatives to court.

Prenuptial agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that couples arrange before they marry for use in the event of a divorce.

It distributes assets between both parties when separating, saving money and time and minimising animosity.

Our experienced team can help you by drafting prenuptial agreements based on a discussion of your priorities and circumstances.

We are also able to read an agreement before or after you have signed it, for example, if you have been presented with a prenup and wish for advice before committing.

Postnuptial agreements

A postnuptial agreement is a legal contract made between spouses after marriage, outlining how their assets and finances will be divided in the event of divorce or separation.

While a postnuptial agreement is not legally binding, courts increasingly consider postnuptial agreements if they are fair and transparent and both parties have received independent legal advice.

Couples may opt for one to clarify financial responsibilities, protect individual assets, or address changes in circumstances (e.g., inheritance or business ownership).

It provides financial certainty and can help avoid disputes in the event of separation.

We can provide advice on writing and signing a postnuptial agreement that reflects your needs and helps protect assets that are important to you.

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is a form of abuse suffered by the victim, often from a partner, former partner or family member. Domestic abuse can take many forms, including physical and financial abuse, sexual abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, and emotional abuse.

The Wells Burcombe domestic violence solicitors can help you arrange a Non-Molestation Order, an Occupation Order, and a legal escape from financial control and dependency.

If you are hesitating to initiate a divorce due to fear of your spouse dissipating your marital assets, we can contact the court to freeze them in anticipation of the financial settlement outcome.

Wells Burcombe’s family lawyers have a range of experience in providing support for a range of domestic violence cases.

Contact our family law solicitors in St Albans