Family Law

"Christopher Nisbet specialises in divorce law.... experience in collaborative law and complex, cross-jurisdictional cases.  Katharine Shaw handles agricultural and estates clients and has developed a national profile through the media attention her work has attracted.”

The Legal 500 The Clients' Guide to the legal Profession - 2007

"The firm is now a front runner for representing farmers in matrimonial cases."

Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession - 2008

Finding the right family law advice during difficult times is not easy. You need to be able to relate to your advisors and be confident that they are putting your needs first. At Wilsons, our family law advice team has specialists to help.

We have particular experience in resolving those issues which arise on a breakdown in a relationship. We regularly advise clients about how homes, business, company and partnership assets, pension schemes and land should be dealt with.

As members of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association) we believe that solicitors should represent their clients in a way designed to preserve their dignity and encourage them to reach agreement. The result will often be to achieve the same or more satisfactory solutions than in Court but at less cost – financially and emotionally. However, where court proceedings are necessary, we can undertake litigation in any County Court or in London with enough forensic vigour to ensure a fair outcome.

We can advise on a range of matrimonial issues including:

• Divorce / Separation
• Asset division
• Pension division
• Trust arrangements
• Spousal maintenance
• Maintenance for children
• Children’s arrangements
• Foreign assets
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Civil partnerships

Should you require our services, you will be represented by one of our senior lawyers. Your lawyer will always be your first point of contact and you can reach them by email or telephone, and we are always happy to see you at a location convenient to you.

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