Divorce & Child Contact

The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most traumatic periods of anyone's life. Naturally, you will be concerned about your current financial and property arrangements and how the break-up will affect any children you may have.

We are used to advising clients in difficult emotional situations. We aim to provide sympathetic personal advice, tailored to your individual circumstances and requirements. We offer prompt and practical advice on how to cope with problems and resolve them.

Solving family law problems often involves many other aspects of the law. Our Family Team can call on the expertise of other associated professionals whenever necessary to advise, for example, on company law and tax and trust issues.

Children, Child Arrangements and Custody

In divorce proceedings, the welfare of children is of the utmost importance on all levels, including in the eyes of the court.  Hostile divorces can have a detrimental impact on children, so the court tends to be more obliging where steps have been taken to protect them through a more amicable resolution.  We, therefore, advise all parents that court proceedings should be considered a last resort. Our family law solicitors are here to help you and your children during the transitional period of legal separation. That includes connecting you to support groups and informing you of your legal options should disputes arise. Our team of family lawyers in London also has a great deal of experience in managing cases involving international child law, so if you’re looking for support with child relocation to destinations overseas, we can help you.

Working out your arrangements for child custody can be a difficult and emotional step, and while it can become a contentious issue, it is in the best interests of your children to reach an amicable agreement with your ex-partner. It is helpful to have the support of a child law specialist on-hand to provide guidance on what a fair and workable arrangement might look like for you and your family. Our specialist child law solicitors have extensive experience in child arrangement cases and have seen a variety of solutions to suit every situation, no matter how niche. Our goal is to get the best outcome for your children and to help you to maintain a positive relationship with your ex-partner where possible.

Family Finances and Financial Divorce Settlements

Each marriage is different, and this is always reflected in your finances. Trying to unpick years of financial ties can feel overwhelming, and there are often complex financial issues that need to be resolved. Financial settlements (also known as divorce settlements) can cover everything from pensions, to investments, the family home, and even assets you owned before getting married; so getting expert financial and legal help is important if you’re looking to protect your assets while providing for your family once the divorce is finalised.

We have experience in dealing with complex financial matters, property and estates; as well as catering to high net worth individuals and clients with assets abroad, so if you are looking to achieve a fair settlement while protecting your assets, our financial settlement lawyers and forensic accounting team can help you.

Very few cases only involve legally ending a marriage or relationship. Arrangements usually need to be made for any children of the family along with finances including property, investments, businesses, pensions and income.

Other factors affecting financial settlements include the length of the marriage, the standard of living during the marriage and the contribution made by each spouse to family life, assets and wealth.

The same applies to child arrangements.  Will they be managed between parents, or will involvement from the Child Maintenance Service be needed?

Many clients return to us long after divorce when their circumstances change.  For instance, when amendments to maintenance are sought by a divorced parent who believes that the previously agreed level of maintenance is too low, or too high. On occasions, it may be possible for a former spouse to receive a large ‘capitalised’ sum of money in place of ongoing spousal maintenance to finally achieve a clean break.

We’re Here To Support You Every Step of the Way

At Robinson Ravani & Co Ltd, our divorce lawyers have the experience to help you deal with every scenario. We will always try to keep things as amicable and cost-effective as possible, but we can also protect you if your spouse is unwilling to agree on a fair settlement or behaves abusively.

Our £250 initial consultation, which can either be face-to-face or over the telephone, is up to one hour with an experienced family law solicitor. This is an opportunity for you to speak in confidence with a specialist who has in-depth knowledge of all areas of family law, including children, finances, and divorce.

We’ll take the time to understand the full history of your situation and provide a holistic approach covering any areas which may be related to ensure you get the maximum benefit during the hour.

• We’ll discuss the details of your circumstances to get a full understanding of your position and identify any distinct issues

• Provide an explanation of your legal position, the legal process involved and the options available to you

• Summarise the issues and the application of the law to those issues and advise as to the pros and cons of each

• Empower you to take any necessary actions by providing you with a clear roadmap of what your next steps are

How It Works

Give us a call today on 0208 548 9402  to get started. We’ll need to run through some details with you to make sure we’re assigning the right solicitor to your case and we’ll book you an appointment to speak with them. This can then be via phone, email, or letter, whichever is easiest for you.

Why Choose Us?

We understand that all situations differ - it’s not always a one-size-fits-all - so we make sure that we provide tailored advice and guidance to suit your individual needs.

We offer a leading service to individuals, couples and family groups aimed at reaching an outcome that is suitable for all parties.

We understand that family issues can be difficult for those involved, especially on an emotional and personal level. We approach each case with the openness and care due to such trying issues, offering personalised guidance and assistance where we can.

Our experienced family solicitors team has an extensive background in family law cases of varying complexities. Whether you’re looking for on a particular issue, seeking a divorce or have faced domestic abuse, our team will always listen and handle your case with the utmost privacy. Each case will be handled by the member of our team most suited to advising on your legal strategy and the steps to move forward.

We often have past clients recommending our services to friends and family which is a testament to the high quality and effective work which the team does for our clients.

We work with a network of trusted specialists to assist us with elements such as forensic accountancy, private investigation, financial planning and wealth management to help support your case.

We also deal with urgent situations, where injunctions may be needed, sometimes on the same day as initial instruction.

Our specialist solicitors can advise you on legal rights and responsibilities for children. We can talk you through the options for resolving the issues which include mediation and assistance between solicitors.

Clear on Pricing

We’re clear on our prices from the outset. We're unable to offer Legal Aid as part of our family law services, however, our fixed price options start at just £240 + VAT for an initial consultation.

Easily Accessible

We take great pride in the quality of service and advice given to our clients and believe that our friendly, personal and confidential service builds a trusting relationship that our clients respect and appreciate in circumstances which are often distressing, complex or require immediate action. We provide independent legal advice for matrimonial and family disputes and have a high reputation for high standards and expertise within the field.

If you would like more advice, please feel free to speak in confidence with our Solicitors in Chadwell Heath Romford, London Borough of Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham by calling 0208 548 9402 or emailing admin@robinsonravani.com.

Contact Us

We can help. Whether you have questions or would like to instruct a solicitor please feel free to speak in confidence to one of our team.

Divorce & Child Contact Services

• Financial Settlement on Divorce

• Consent Orders

• Change of Name Deeds

• Cohabitation Agreements

• Arrangements for children whose parents have separated

• Domestic Violence/abuse advice

• Child law

• Harassment

• Private Law Children Act cases including;

• Parental Responsibility Orders and Agreements, Child arrangement orders (Contact and Residence Orders)

• Prohibited Steps Orders

• Child Abduction

• Divorce and Separation

• Surrogacy

• Making a leave to remove application as a separated parent

• Civil partnerships

• Prenuptial or cohabitation agreements

• Financial provisions

• Seperation and divorce

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