Family and Divorce

Family and Divorce

We understand the strain suffered by anyone going through separation or divorce. Our experienced team of family and divorce solicitors advise on all aspects of family and divorce law: separation, cohabitation, divorce, issues relating to children, civil partnerships and pre-nuptial agreements. Family and divorce law is a sensitive area; we will reassure and support you along the way; and we will be objective, to achieve the best outcome for you at a very difficult time in your life.

arrow Free family and divorce legal advice
Free, confidential family and divorce legal advice with one of our specialist family lawyers.
arrow Getting a divorce or separating
If your relationship has broken down, we explain the options open to you and the services we can provide.
arrow Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is a relatively new method of resolving potentially difficult family matters such as divorce, separation, finances and parenting issues amicably, without the need to go to Court.
arrow Children

Changes in the law have tried to minimise the effects of family breakdown on children. We sum up the changes and explain how we can help you achieve the most positive outcome for your children.

arrow Cohabitation - setting up home together

There is no such thing in law as a 'Common Law Wife'. However, there are steps you can take to ensure the financial wellbeing of your family even if you're not married.

arrow Cohabitation - the end of a relationship

Unlike married couples, when a cohabiting couple's relationship ends there is no legal provision for maintenance or the fair distribution of property. Find out how you can protect your position should your relationship end.    

arrow Entering into a Civil Partnership

The Civil Partnership Act came into force in December 2005. Find out what this means for you and your partner.

Legal 500 2011

Wright Hassall LLP’s Peter Lowe and Justin Creed provide impressive client care, and are noted for dealing with ancillary finance issues and children matters.

Legal 500 2010

Wright Hassall LLP provides a 'London-type service in a regional setting' with Peter Lowe and Justin Creed noted for their 'excellent client care'.

Legal 500 2009

At Wright Hassall LLP Peter Lowe ‘pursues good points rigorously‘. Recent work includes an agricultural case involving net assets in excess of £6m.

Chambers 2012

This full-service firm advises farmers, landed estate and family business owners on their tax, trust and estate affairs. The team also has well-thought of business succession planning, charitable trusts and estate planning for the elderly practices. The property and matrimonial teams collaborate closely with the private client team to assure continuity of service.
For more information on our family and divorce law services, please contact Justin Creed or Peter Lowe.