Family Law - Introduction

The breakdown of a family is a highly emotional and stressful time for all involved. It is often extremely distressing to consider the legal steps which need to be taken to resolve the family problems. However, important decisions need to be made, and often action needs to be taken.

At BKS, we appreciate the strains you may be undergoing and are sympathetic to the frustration and hurt you may be feeling. We will listen to your circumstances and do all we can to bring your family problems to an end as smoothly and painlessly as possible.

We have a committed and experienced family law department. Within the department we have specialists in all areas of family law from divorce and domestic violence to pre-nuptial agreements and co-habitation. We offer advice in the following areas:

• Divorce
• Financial orders following divorce
• Children
• Domestic violence
• Co-habitation contracts
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Pensions
• International cases
• Claims following co-habitation breakdown
• Mediation
  

For further family information and frequently asked questions Click here

Vinod Sharma is a Partner and specialist practitioner. He is a member of the Family Law Panel and of the Law Society Children's Panel.

Deborah Lawton is a trained mediator, and has an enviable breadth of experience in family law matters.

Valerie Linden is a trained family Executive of many years standing. She is a member of Resolution and has experience in all Family and Ancillary matters.