Family and children

Disputes surrounding children and family demand sensitivity. And when legal intervention is required, it's essential that you work with a specialist who can handle the matter with care and expertise.

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Our knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to reducing conflict wherever we can ensures that we deliver the best possible family law advice to you. We're proud to be one of the top-ranked family law teams in the UK, tackling issues at a local, national, and international level for clients from a broad range of backgrounds.

Family law is a complicated and delicate matter. We're here to simplify it and assist you, so you can look to the future with confidence.

  • Award-winning services
  • 91% client satisfaction
  • Extensive industry recognition
  • Offices across England

What is family law?

Family law relates to any legal issues concerning family disputes. It primarily covers three areas: matrimonial, finance, and children law. When you break these three areas down further, you'll find common types of legal disputes. These include matters such as divorce and separation, wealth protection, and child arrangements. But family law also covers elements such as inheritance law, surrogacy, and defamation.

Our team of family lawyers has a huge amount of experience and a proven track record of success for our clients. We work with a wide range of people, from business owners and industry-leading professionals to international families and high-profile individuals.

Regardless of your circumstances or the legal issues you face, our goal is always the same: to achieve the right result for you while maintaining integrity, sensitivity, and compassion.

If you're currently dealing with a dispute in your family or relationship and need help, the first step is to talk to us

What family law services do we offer?

We're a specialist team that can help you with any area of family law. Our expertise includes advising and representing people on matters of: 

Our experience in family law ranges from everyday disputes to ground-breaking cases where established legal principles have been challenged. Our success comes from understanding that no two family law cases are the same. We form personal relationships and get to know your case in detail to ensure we deliver the best possible result for you.

Separate well. Together.

While there's no good way to separate, there are better ways. Our primary commitment as a family law team is to reduce conflict wherever possible and make the process as smooth as it can be. One of the ways we do this is by providing you with legal solutions that are more constructive, less confrontational, and settlement-focused.

Our separation services are based on prioritising healthier family relationships and amicable resolutions above all else. If you wish to look at alternatives to family court to settle your dispute, please consider the following:

Who do our family law solicitors work with?

Are we the right family law team to assist you? We work with a variety of clients from a range of backgrounds, including:

  • Business owners, entrepreneurs and their partners
  • Farming families
  • High net worth and ultra-hight net worth
  • International families
  • Medical professionals
  • People with a high profile in the entertainment industry
  • Professional and family trustees
  • Senior management and other professionals
  • Sports people

Why choose Mills & Reeve family solicitors?

We understand that choosing a family law team can be difficult, but we like to keep things as simple and stress-free as possible. Here are some of the reasons you can trust us to act as your family solicitor:

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What do others say?

 

“A regional superpower, Mills & Reeve is very effective in high-value divorce cases with complex financial elements... the client care is second-to-none and it continues to provide an amazing Rolls-Royce service."”

Legal 500

“One of the best firms practising in family law.”

Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide

“It is a standout firm”

Chambers & Partners

Resources

Explaing family law podcast

Facing a family law issue and not sure what's involved? Our podcast is the right place to start.

Family and children blog

Our family and children law blog provides practical advice and insight on a wide range of topics by our family and children lawyers.

Navigating separation

Explore key findings from our YouGov survey on married individuals' views on family law issues and dispute resolution.

Family law FAQ's

You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true of your situation:

  • You've been married for at least a year.
  • Your relationship has permanently broken down.
  • Your marriage is legally recognised in the UK.
  • As of 2022, England and Wales introduced no-fault divorce so neither person has to be blamed for the breakdown of their marriage

Family law disputes can be settled outside of court in many ways. We offer several services that promote methods of settling your dispute without taking it to court. These are:

These methods emphasise our commitment as a family law team to the reduction of conflict wherever possible. There are also additional benefits that come with choosing one of these routes, such as potentially saving you time and money.

We understand the importance of knowing what you're getting for your money when it comes to your legal budget. We aim to maximise value for you regardless of the help you need, which is why we offer bespoke family law services that we charge for on a case-by-case basis.

We'll always be transparent with you on what lies ahead, including the financial side. If you'd like to get an idea of how much things could cost, make an enquiry with our team.