Family Law

Our family law team of Ralph and Lyndsey McCran have over 50 years’ combined experience and expertise in advising clients. We offer sensitive and practical advice on all areas of family law, providing the best guidance and support to clients at what can often be an emotionally difficult time. We aim to achieve an amicable negotiated resolution for you at the minimum cost to you. Both are members of the Family Law Association.

Get family advice

Following relationship breakdown (whether you are married or in a civil partnership or have been cohabiting) we can advise on:
●    Divorce (or Dissolution)
●    Residence of and contact with children
●    Division of assets and debts including pension sharing
●    Separation agreements
●    Child and spousal maintenance
●    Domestic abuse and remedies available

We also advice on:
●    Pre-nuptial agreements
●    Co-habitation agreements
●    Adoption

Talk to us about how best to resolve your situation and we can make you fully aware of all your available options. Whether you’re at the negotiation stage or preparing for court action, we’ll be by your side every step of the way.

We understand costs are important, particularly where family matters are involved, so you’ll always be kept aware of the cost of our services. In most cases fees are based on the time spent on the case, and the solicitor’s hourly rate which varies in relation to a solicitor’s experience. Please click here to check if you’re eligible for Advice & Assistance at the outset of matters or click here for Legal Aid for court action itself .

If you cannot proceed with funding from the legal aid board we can discuss with you how to make sure your legal advice is affordable either by payments to account of costs or payment out of a settlement in appropriate cases.