Choosing the right Family Law Solicitor

How to choose the right Family Law Solicitor for your case?  • BBS Law

Choosing the right family solicitor is important to ensure that you receive essential support and help to achieve the best outcome.  

How do I choose a Family Solicitor? 

Do research to try and find a family solicitor you believe you could work well with. In finding a trusted professional, talk with people you know for recommendations.

The approach taken will be relevant to how your family case is run. Check if your family law solicitors and family law firm belong to Resolution, who operate a Code of Good Practice that will assist with resolving disputes as constructively and amicably as possible.

Family solicitors can be located through the Solicitors Regulation Authority by name and through the Law Society by postcode. Family law solicitors can also be researched via their firm’s web profiles or though their LinkedIn profile. 

A preliminary call or email is also a good idea to establish whether the family solicitor will provide the services that you are looking for. You should be assured of the ability of the family solicitor and family law team to do a good job for you. 

The family law solicitors at BBS Law operate a nationwide coverage of family law services, with the family law solicitors Finchley team based at its London offices in Finchley, and its Head Office based in Manchester. Areas of family work include divorce and civil partnership dissolution; finances on divorce; and child arrangements.

The team is adept at handling family disputes requiring representation at Court to resolve family law issues. Our family law solicitors are experienced in taking necessary litigation action through the Court when this is required on an urgent basis. Other matters include drafting and negotiation of cohabitation agreements; pre-nuptial and postnuptial agreements; and separation agreements. Collaborative law work is undertaken alongside mediation and single lawyer services (one lawyer two clients). 

An initial consultation during which you meet and speak with your family solicitor is very often the best way of establishing whether they are the right fit for you.

If you are not happy with your existing legal representation, you can also contact us for a second opinion without obligation to continue the instruction following the meeting. A short preliminary call can be helpful in establishing how our family law solicitors work, and if you have any specific questions about your situation. 

We appreciate the importance of providing the service that is right for you. We will check what your priorities are, how you want things to be in the future, so that we can structure the advice you need to answer your biggest concerns.

We recognise that your situation is unique to you, so we will consider how your spouse and partner is likely to discuss matters, and whether this can be done amicably, or if there is likely to be a higher level of conflict. This impacts on the advice and strategy we will provide you to support you through your journey. 

The initial consultation, and the advice that we provide will be tailored to your circumstances, as we will be realistic as to what you can expect to happen during your family law case. 

We are highly empathetic to our clients who are going through one of the most significant times of their life, but at the same time we will be clear in providing strategic advice to achieve the outcomes that work best for you.  

As an all services firm, we can support you with other services including Property, Private Client, Corporate and Employment work that may also be relevant to your family law case. 

We also work alongside counsellors, therapists, and other professionals whom we can recommend and refer you to for outside emotional support. 

Court Fees in Family Court

Fees in the family court are charged by reference to a scale of fees set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service that are reviewed from time to time. The person filing the application must pay the Court fee, and we always ask that you place us in funds before filing the application wherever possible. 

In many family law cases, the starting point is that each individual bears their own legal fees, so the requirement for the recipient of the application to pay your legal fees including court fees is less usual than for other types of litigation. 

However, there are circumstances in which legal costs including court fees can be claimed, for example enforcement matters, and we are happy to discuss these with you about this when advising as to the likely outcome of your case.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does a Family Law Solicitor Cost in the UK?

The cost of hiring family law solicitors in the UK can vary depending on things like the location of the law firm, the complexity of the case and solicitor experience. It’s important to discuss fees and payment structures with solicitors before acquiring their services to ensure transparency and clarity.

How Long Can a Family Law Case Last?

The duration of a family law case can vary significantly depending on various factors, including cooperation of both parties, the complexity of the case and the efficiency of the legal process. Simple matters like uncontested divorces or straightforward child custody agreements may be resolved relatively quickly, sometimes within a few months. 

Complex cases involving disputes over child custody, finances or property division can take longer, potentially extending over several months or even years. Other things that can affect the duration is the need for expert evaluations, court backlogs or assessments contributing to delays in family law cases.

Does Divorce Come Under Family Law? 

Yes, divorce is a legal process that falls under the umbrella of family law. Family law comes under legal matters related to family relationships such as marriage, child support, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence to name a few.

If a married couple decides to end their marriage they must navigate various legal issues. These legal issues involve the division of assets, support and arrangements for any children they may have. Family law lawyers specialise in guiding clients through the divorce process by advocating for their interests in things such as child custody, property division and support payments.