At Act Family Law we specialise in resolving divorce, matrimonial and family law problems.
We provide you with effective, cost efficient advice, a choice of innovative methods of resolving disputes and substantial litigation expertise, and the help you need in deciding which will work best for you.
The breakdown of a relationship can be traumatic, financially and emotionally. We give you friendly support, and the specialist legal knowledge that will really make a difference.
Our specialist qualifications in family law, mediation, and collaborative law support our commitment to finding the practical solutions you want in the way most suited to your circumstances.
- Divorce and separation
- Financial settlements
- Pension sharing orders
- Cohabitee issues and cohabitation agreements
- Children
- Inheritance Act claims againstestates
Mediation
- Constructive impartial assistance
- Legal information provided
- Open and honest dialogue
- Mutually agreed solutions
- Cost effective process
Collaborative Law
- Avoid going to court
- Honest and dignified process
- Constructive advice and support
- Team approach
What's new?
Collaborative law endorsed by top Judge. - 12/10/2009
Collaborative law, the out of court dispute resolution process, , has received a powerful endorsement from Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, a justice in the UK's new Supreme Court. He cites statistics showing an 85% settlement rate where collaborative law is used to resolve family issues. Act Family Law has...
Court refused - 16/07/2009
Attempts by lawyers representing both sides in the divorce of Earl Spencer have failed to get a blanket ban on media access to the proceedings. Reports say that Nicholas Mostyn QC, acting for Earl Spencer, claimed that the parties had a "reasonable expectation of privacy" and that “There is no...
Divorce settlement granted after 22 years - 15/07/2009
22 years after separating from her husband, a woman was awarded a £220,000 settlement. They were married for four years before they split up but they never divorced. The wife made bring her claim after her husband had inherited money, on the basis that she had had to bring up their chil...
Testimonials
Thank you for your time, patience, and in particular, your outstanding professionalism.
Mr M.S - Client
I felt respected as a person, and not just treated as a client.
Mrs J.H - Client