Divorce and Separation Solicitors
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Navigate divorce and separation with confidence
When a relationship breaks down, it can be difficult to know what comes next. Whether you are worried about arrangements for your children, the future of your home or your financial security, our highly experienced divorce and separation solicitors are here to support you.
We take a personal and compassionate approach, helping you focus on the bigger picture and giving you the reassurance to navigate the road ahead with confidence. Combining decades of experience with comprehensive expertise, our specialist solicitors have built an excellent reputation for their unwavering commitment to protecting their clients’ interests and delivering the best possible outcome.
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Divorce and Separation Legal Services
Divorce
Whether you are initiating a divorce or your partner has requested it, you are not expected to know the legalities or how to navigate the process – that is what we are here for. Our highly skilled divorce solicitors will provide clear, practical advice and guide you through every step with care and sensitivity, helping you move forward with confidence. If you are unsure where to start, arrange a fixed-fee consultation today.
Civil Partnership Dissolution
When a civil partnership has broken down irretrievably, you can apply to the court to dissolve it. Navigating this unique and often complex legal process can be challenging, both practically and emotionally. Our specialist divorce and separation solicitors are here to guide you through every step, providing clear, practical advice tailored to your situation. We will help you understand what the process involves, what your options are and what the future could look like, so you can move forward with confidence. If you are unsure where to start, arrange a fixed-fee consultation today.
Cohabitation Disputes
Cohabiting couples do not automatically have the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. When relationships end, this can lead to complex disputes, particularly where property, shared finances, and/or children are involved. Combining extensive experience with a calm, measured approach, our expert divorce and separation lawyers provide clear, strategic advice to protect your interests, resolve matters as swiftly as possible, and achieve the best outcome for you.
Separation Agreements
Separation agreements can be used by both unmarried couples and married/civilly partnered couples who have decided to separate without starting divorce proceedings. Whilst these agreements are contracts rather than court orders, they can still provide some legal and financial security for both parties. At Scott Bailey, our experienced separation solicitors are here to guide you through the process, ensuring your interests are protected and helping you move forward with confidence.
Financial Settlements
Untangling finances during a separation or divorce is often one of the most complex and challenging parts of the process. From pensions to property and debts to maintenance, reaching a fair settlement takes extensive expertise and experience. Our divorce and separation solicitors will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options and likely outcomes, and act decisively to secure the best possible settlement for you.
Child Arrangements on Separation
As a divorcing or separating parent, it is only natural that your children’s well-being will be your top priority. Our expert divorce and separation solicitors will work with you to achieve a fair, practical arrangement, protecting both your interests and those of your children. We handle these matters with care and sensitivity, working proactively to provide the stability your children need at a difficult and uncertain time.
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Having the protection of a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement can provide peace of mind when getting married, entering a civil partnership, or even after you are already married. These agreements are for everyone, but are particularly common for those getting married for the second or third time, possibly with children from a previous marriage, and with previously acquired assets or prospective inheritance to protect. Our expert family law solicitors are here to guide you through the process, ensuring your interests are protected whilst taking a sensitive approach to this complex subject.
Cohabitation Contracts
Couples who plan to live together without getting married, or entering a civil partnership, can put in place a cohabitation contract – also known as a living together agreement – to set out who pays for what, who owns what and what happens to everything should they separate. Whilst these agreements are contracts rather than court orders, they can still provide some legal and financial security for both parties.
International Divorces
International divorces bring an added layer of complexity, from determining jurisdiction to dealing with overseas property, finances, or arrangements involving children. Drawing on decades of experience, our specialist divorce solicitors have the expertise and experience to help you navigate these complexities with confidence and achieve the best possible outcome.
Domestic Abuse
If you are experiencing or have experienced abuse, our expert divorce and separation solicitors are here to support you. We will take the time to understand your unique circumstances before acting decisively to safeguard you and your family. With extensive experience representing victims of domestic abuse, you can trust our specialist team to provide the highest standard of legal advice, ensuring you are protected throughout any proceedings.
Why choose our Divorce and Separation Lawyers
Exceptional service from experienced specialists
We combine decades of experience with a calm, measured approach, helping our clients feel in control from the outset. Our team is known for the quality of our advice, our comprehensive expertise, and the care we take to guide clients through even the most complex situations. If you need advice and are unsure where to start, contact our team today. Our fixed-fee consultation gives anyone in need of support the opportunity to speak with an experienced solicitor, ask questions and understand their options. There is no pressure to commit - just clear, practical advice from a team you can trust.
Clarity in uncertain times
In a time of great uncertainty, our specialist solicitors provide clear, strategic advice, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward. Our goal, from our first interaction to the last, is for you to feel heard, informed, and reassured. When you visit us for your initial fixed-fee consultation, we never set a time limit - it is essential that you have the chance to share everything you need, ask all your questions, and leave with a clear understanding of what comes next. Contact us today to arrange a consultation. We can meet you at one of our offices or via video call, whichever option you prefer.
Direct access to your solicitor
From the very beginning we work to build trust. You will deal directly with the solicitor handling your case, so you always know who to turn to and are never passed from person to person. Your solicitor will have a deep understanding of your case and be by your side every step of the way. We make every effort to be available when you need us. If we are not able to speak immediately, we will arrange a convenient time to talk or respond to your query as promptly as possible, usually within 24 hours, so you are never left feeling uncertain.
Honest advice to help you prepare for the future
With a longstanding reputation for excellence, our solicitors are trusted by clients and respected throughout the legal community. We always provide honest, straightforward advice and set realistic expectations based on our years of experience, ensuring you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your future. This approach helps clients avoid expensive mistakes, feel in control and achieve the best possible outcome, without unnecessary costs or delay.
Options for every situation
We offer a wide range of non-court-based resolution options, including mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, and Resolution Together – One Couple One Lawyer. These approaches can reduce conflict, lower costs and help resolve matters quickly, particularly where both parties are open to finding a constructive way forward.
Amongst our team, we have qualified Law Society accredited mediators, Resolution Together trained solicitors, collaborative law specialists, and Hampshire Family Law Solutions (HFLS) members, allowing us to offer clients real choice. If court is necessary, our specialist divorce and separation solicitors have the skill and experience to firmly protect your interests.
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Divorce and Separation
Whilst not every case is suitable, alternative dispute resolution is often quicker and less expensive than going to court. Where appropriate, we will work with you to resolve matters constructively, whether through mediation, collaborative law, or innovative new approaches like Resolution Together. Rest assured, however, if legal proceedings are necessary, our team will act decisively to protect your interests through the court.
Meet our Divorce and Separation Lawyers
Divorce and separation solicitors in Hampshire
Based in Lymington and Lyndhurst, our divorce and separation solicitors have built a strong reputation across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight for providing clear, compassionate legal advice during some of life’s most challenging moments. With over 35 years of experience in the region, our team is known not only for their legal expertise but also for the level of personal support and care they offer every client.
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