At Woolley & Co, our Brighton family law solicitors provide tailored legal advice on a range of divorce and family law matters.
As one of the country’s largest family law teams, our solicitors have access to over 500 years of combined legal experience and expertise. Our team consists exclusively of family law specialists, a distinction that sets us apart from many other Brighton law firms.
We are members of Resolution, a network of family law professionals dedicated to promoting a constructive approach to family law matters. This demonstrates our commitment to a non-adversarial approach to family law. Our goal is to resolve the majority of cases through skilled negotiation, minimising both time and expenses for our clients.
Our Brighton family law team offer various strategies to mitigate unnecessary conflict during divorce proceedings. This approach ensures you have the best opportunity to navigate family law challenges in a manner that benefits both you and your loved ones.
To speak to one of our dedicated divorce and family law experts, call 0800 321 3832 or request a call back via our online enquiry form.
Our family law services in Brighton
Divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution
Divorce is often an emotionally and practically arduous experience. While the application process has been streamlined over the past few years, it remains crucial to seek expert guidance on how a divorce will impact you and your family, particularly regarding finances and children.
Our Brighton divorce solicitors will work closely with you, ensuring you’re fully informed about your rights and the necessary steps to take. We also provide services for civil partnership dissolution and can advise on separation agreements if formally ending your relationship isn’t the right choice for you.
We regularly utilise various methods to help resolve issues outside the courtroom, saving you stress, time, and money. However, should court proceedings become unavoidable, our Brighton divorce solicitors will provide robust representation to secure the most favourable outcome for you and your family.
Note that our family law solicitors also have notable expertise in handling high-value and international divorces.
Financial settlements
Asset division is a pivotal aspect of divorce or separation which can often be the root cause of disagreements between separating partners. Our experts can guide you through reaching an agreement and having it formalised into a legally binding consent order. We possess significant expertise in supporting clients to negotiate settlements involving complex finances, multiple properties, high-value assets, pensions, and business interests.
Our Brighton divorce financial settlement solicitors can also provide support through arbitration and court processes when reaching an agreement proves difficult.
Children
During separations involving children, establishing living arrangements and necessary contact schedules is paramount. While parents can often reach voluntary agreements on such issues, some situations may require solicitor-assisted negotiations, mediation, or court intervention.
A Child Arrangements Order is a court-issued order that outlines the child’s living situation and any terms for spending time with a non-resident parent. Previously, Child Arrangement Orders were recognised as Contact Orders and Residence Orders.
Our Brighton child law solicitors can assist with both amicable and more complex scenarios. By offering clear guidance early on, we help ensure your children’s best interests are served while safeguarding your parental rights.
Prenuptial agreements
With more individuals marrying later in life and often after previous marriages, there’s an increased likelihood of significant assets, including inherited or family property, and children from prior relationships. Prenuptial agreements are ideal for these scenarios, offering assurance that your assets and loved ones will be protected, regardless of how your relationship unfolds.
Our Brighton prenuptial agreement solicitors can assist with drafting and reviewing agreement terms to ensure they align with your needs and are equitable. We also advise on postnuptial agreements for those already married, as well as equivalent arrangements for civil partnerships.
Unmarried couples
It’s crucial for cohabiting couples to understand that they lack the same legal protections as married or civil partnered couples. Despite the commonly held belief suggesting otherwise, there is no such thing as ‘common law marriage’. This can lead to serious complications if unmarried couples separate, as partners have no automatic entitlements to each other’s property or assets.
One solution is to create a cohabitation agreement. This document provides clarity regarding each person’s financial obligations and rights, including provisions for potential separation. If you’re separating from a partner without a cohabitation agreement, consulting a legal expert about your rights and options is strongly advised.
Our Brighton family law experts can guide unmarried couples through creating cohabitation agreements and their application during separation. We also offer advice for those separating without a pre-existing agreement.
What you can expect from our family and divorce solicitors covering Brighton
- Expert Recognition – Woolley & Co, Solicitors has been recognised as a leading Family Law Firm by the Legal 500, marking us as one of the UK’s leading specialist law firms.
- Personal Approach – While we pride ourselves on our legal expertise, we understand the human side of family law. We communicate clearly and openly, avoiding complex legal terminology to ensure you fully understand your position.
- Transparent Fee Structure – We believe in complete clarity about costs from day one. Before commencing any work, you’ll receive a detailed estimate, and where possible, we offer fixed-fee arrangements.
- National expertise with a local presence – Woolley & Co operates from several locations across the country. Since Woolley & Co was set up in 1996, over 20,000 clients have trusted our lawyers with their divorce and family law issues.
Local resources in Brighton
Brighton County Court
Brighton County Court hears various family law cases, including those related to divorce hearings and childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner.
Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove
Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove is a local independent advice charity, forming part of the wider Citizens Advice network. They provide free advice on various straightforward issues.
Speak to us about family law in Brighton
To speak to one of our specialist Brighton family law solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a call back using our quick, simple enquiry form.
