Our family team here at Gladstone Solicitors have a wealth of experience of offering a constructive approach to family disputes and are used to understanding the problems you may be experiencing. We know that the break-up of any relationship can be a traumatic experience, especially if you have children or own property that needs to be divided which can add to the stress.

'We offer you a helping hand when you need it …..'

We take a holistic approach to separation, divorce, children and property matters. Our specialist family law team has many years of experience in advising on and protecting your best interests. We aim to provide you with advice to enable you to make informed choices and then help you to make those choices a reality.

Family Law Spotlight:

Divorce

Divorce law in England and Wales changed on 06 April 2022, removing the concept of fault and introducing a joint application option.  Divorcing couples will no longer have to allege that the other was at fault during the marriage nor wait a period of 2 to 5 years post separation to commence proceedings.

The terminology has changed too.  You will no longer file a petition for divorce.  It is now simply known as an application.  A Decree Nisi is now known as a conditional order and a Decree Absolute is a final order.

The process is outlined in the section below entitled “Divorce”.

Don't know which way to turn?

Empathy and support are all part of the service - we'll help you through all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, finance and children.

Breaking Up Is Hard

Facing up to a break-up is hard, not just for you but for everyone involved. We won't prolong the ordeal and we will guide you at every step on this difficult path.

Supported By The Experts

Not only do we have a specialist family team but we operate in a calm and friendly environment. Our years of experience mean that we have built strong relationships with other professionals including tax experts, accountants and Counsel.