Family Law
Our Family Department consists of a team of male and female Solicitors specialising in family law. We are committed to giving our clients high-quality advice and representation. Our support extends from advising our clients to attending court with them.
We deal with the following areas:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial disputes
- Children
- Unmarried relationships
- Domestic violence
Divorce and separation
We take a conciliatory approach towards relationship breakdown and try to reach an amicable solution. For those not entitled to free legal advice there is a fixed fee for straightforward divorces.
Alternatively, if you do not want a divorce we can advise on separation. We can ensure your finances and rights regarding your children are safeguarded while you remain married.
Financial disputes
If appropriate, we will recommend mediation - a chance to discuss your issues with a third party - as a way to a speedy and amicable resolution. If an amicable solution cannot be reached we will represent your interests by making the appropriate applications to the court. We will do our utmost to reach a favourable settlement so that you get your fair share of assets and income for your future life.
Children
The child's best interests should be considered at all times. We deal with disputes in relation to the following:
- Who the children should live with
- How frequently and under what conditions the non-resident parent should have contact.
- One parent removing, or attempting to remove, a child from the other's care or from the country. If your children have been abducted we can take swiftIf your children have been abducted we can take swift Court action to have them returned.
- We also assist in other areas such as change of name, children's schooling and parental responsibility.
We can assist parents and other family members who are currently involved with disputes with the Local Authority with respect to child care.
Unmarried relationships
We can advise and assist unmarried couples. The law treats unmarried partners differently to those who are married. Where disputes arise about finances or children we can guide you through the process.
Domestic violence
We are founder members of Ealing Domestic Violence Forum and have links with the Police, Social Services and other relevant support and advocacy groups. We offer priority appointments to domestic violence clients with a discrete and confidential service. We are experts in this field. Whether it is against your husband, ex-husband, partner, ex-partner or family member we can get an Order protecting you from abuse (physical, psychological or emotional). The Order will not only protect you from violence but may also enable you to remove the other person from your home. For assistance please do not hesitate to contact Gillie Lizra on g.lizra@sbs-law.co.uk or call 020 8840 2572.
