Search all Home Family & Divorce Family & Divorce Family problems and divorce can be draining on both an emotional and a financial level. These issues become more complicated when you have significant wealth to consider or have international connections. Our high net worth divorce lawyers provide smart, practical advice with a human touch. Your experts Meet the team Family law advises individuals on all stages of their relationship, whether it be at the outset of living together or in the lead up to nuptials, in the midst of a marriage; or on separation and divorce. At any of these key milestones it is important to consider how to protect your wealth, plan for the future of the children, and consider the impact a divorce might have on your business. Whatever your requirements may be, our leading family law solicitors will guide you through the complexities of your unique circumstances in a language that you understand. We will take the time to listen to your concerns and are best-placed to call on experts from our other teams where necessary. We combine our family law experience with advice on your property, tax, private finances and businesses, both in the UK and internationally. We will look beyond the issues you might face during divorce or separation and take a holistic view of your personal and business life throughout the proceedings. We aim to deliver the best solution possible to you and your family, tailored to your individual needs. We offer exceptional expertise that you can trust, delivered to you in an understandable way. Family Law Frequently Asked Questions What is family law? Family law deals with all aspects of family relationships including issues such as divorce, financial remedy claims on divorce, child custody, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Why do I need a family lawyer? A solicitor will present the options available to you, highlighting your position and what actions can be taken. You may want to consult a family lawyer about the following circumstances: Living together agreements Marriage Financial disputes Pre and post-nuptial agreements Divorce Separation Child custody Who will I deal with? Initially, you will meet with one of our expert solicitors. If you wish to deal with a specific solicitor, this can be arranged. Our team are experts at what they do, and will help you achieve what is right for you and your family’s needs. Here is a handy family law glossary to some common terms that crop up during the course of proceedings relating to divorce and the financial arrangements following marital breakdown, which we hope will provide a useful reference for those involved in such cases. How do I get in touch with a Lawyer at Boodle Hatfield? Submit your details using the contact form linked here and we will arrange a free, no-obligation call with a member of our expert team to discuss your circumstances at a time to suit you. Related services Recommended reading 22 Nov 2021 Divorce & the family business: The lessons that can be learnt from The Archers As the divorce storyline in the country’s favourite radio soap opera, The Archers, unfolds Family Partner, Harriet Errington highlights that the best way to ensure that family business assets are protected in the event of a divorce is to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement, which ring-fences the shares and provides alternative ways of meeting the other party’s needs. Read more 15 Nov 2021 Call for legal reform after surrogacies fall Prior to Covid, surrogacy had been steadily on the rise in recent years. Parental orders, which transfer the parentage of a baby born to a surrogate mother to the intended parent, rose 17% from 441 in 2015/16 to 520 in 2019/20. 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