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 and collaborative law support our commitment to finding the practical solutions you want in the way most suited to your circumstances.
Family Law
- Divorce and separation
- Financial settlements
- Pension sharing orders
- Cohabitee issues and cohabitation agreements
- Children
- Inheritance Act claims against estates
Collaborative Law
- Avoid going to court
- Honest and dignified process
- Constructive advice and support
- Team approach
What's new?
Government shift in parenting provisions. - 07/02/2012
Government is drawing up plans to place a legal duty on courts to ensure both parents are given access to their children in divorce settlements. However, a Whitehall source warned “There have been arguments and debate," and that the plans will face opposition from some senior ministers in Cabinet, including Kenneth Clarke, the Justice Secretary.
Child maintenance: new provisions proposed - 03/02/2012
Proposals for new child maintenance scheme published by CMEC
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Family Law judge promotes marriage. - 17/01/2012
Senior High Court judge, Sir Paul Coleridge, is setting up a foundation to promote marriage.
He seeks to address “the appalling and costly impact of family breakdown” on children and on society in general. Sir Paul says that it is statistically shown that marriage is better than cohabitation for promoting stability and the happiness of children, ...
Rebecca Wilson joins Act - 07/10/2011
Act Family Law is delighted that Rebecca Wilson joins the firm on 17 October 2011. Rebecca is a specialist family law solicitor and a member of the Law Society's Family Law Accreditation Scheme.
On graduating in law from the University of Sheffield in 1996, Rebecca worked at Stephens Scown, and then at The ...
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