When family relationships break down, life can feel uncertain and overwhelming. You may be worried about your children, your home, or how you will manage financially. At Gordons Partnership, our family law team is here to guide you through these challenges with clarity and care. We listen first, explain your options in plain English, and focus on giving you the confidence to take the next step.
Our family law team supports individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult moments, from divorce and separation to disputes over children or finances. We listen carefully to your situation, and guide you through each step with the reassurance that you are not facing it alone.
When relationships break down, uncertainty is often the hardest part. People want to know: Where will I live? How will I support myself? What will happen with the children? The law provides answers, but those answers are often buried under jargon and procedure.
Our role is to make the process understandable. We do not overwhelm you with technical detail. We give you what you need to know, explain what it means in practice, and help you decide on the best way forward.
All of our family lawyers are members of Resolution, the professional organisation committed to handling family matters constructively. That means we always aim to reduce conflict and to find solutions that work for the whole family. Of course, if robust litigation becomes necessary, we are fully prepared to represent you, but our first aim is always to help you reach agreement without unnecessary confrontation.
Our family law team advises on the full range of issues that arise when relationships break down. Below are the key areas where we support clients, with links to further information:
Ending a marriage or civil partnership is never easy. We provide clear advice on how divorce and dissolution work, the steps involved, and what you can expect at each stage. Whether the separation is amicable or contested, our goal is to help you move forward with dignity and certainty.
Financial matters are often the most stressful part of separation. From property and savings, pensions, maintenance, to businesses and family run companies, the decisions made now will shape your financial future. We explain your options in straightforward terms and help you work towards a settlement that is fair and sustainable.
When children are involved, their welfare is the priority. We advise on arrangements for where children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and other important issues such as schooling or medical treatment. Our approach is sensitive but practical, always putting the children’s best interests first.
Life changes, jobs are lost, incomes change, new relationships begin. Maintenance orders may need to be reviewed or enforced. We provide advice on how to vary existing or enforce arrangements and represent you if an application needs to be made to the court.
Not every family issue needs to end up in court. Mediation, negotiation, and other forms of dispute resolution can help families reach agreements in a less confrontational way. We will guide you through the options and support you in finding constructive solutions that keep conflict, and cost, to a minimum.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or defending a domestic abuse accusation we can help you. We act quickly to advise on non-molestation orders, occupation orders, and other legal remedies that can help keep you and your family safe. These situations are sensitive and often frightening, but you will have our full support throughout.
Couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as those who are married, despite myths about “common law marriage.” We advise on cohabitation agreements, disputes when relationships end, and claims relating to property or financial support.
Nuptial agreements are increasingly common and can provide clarity and protection for couples before or after marriage. We explain how these agreements work, what makes them fair, and how they may be upheld by the courts. Far from being unromantic, they can be a sensible step for couples wanting to plan with transparency.
We treat every client with respect and empathy.
We explain things simply, so you know where you stand.
Our experienced team gives advice you can rely on.
We do what we say, and we are transparent about costs and process.
Huge THANK YOU again, Julia! What a nightmare journey it has been, but we got there in the end– not least thanks to your help, advice and insight! You’ve been great, and your colleagues have been super helpful and responsive as well. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you.
Julia FrimondFamily Law
Thank you so much for all your help throughout. I’m so pleased it’s dealt with now, and hopefully, things will improve even more as time goes on. You’re very good at what you do, and I cannot rate you enough.
Laura CavannaghFamily Law
Thank you so much for all your help throughout I’m so pleased it’s dealt with now and hopefully things will improve even more as time goes on.
Your very good at what you do and I cannot rate you enough.
Laura CavannaghFamily Law
Many people delay speaking to a lawyer, hoping things will resolve themselves. In our experience, early advice can prevent problems from escalating and often makes the process less stressful. Whether you are only just considering separation, or you are already in the middle of proceedings, it is never too soon, or too late to ask for clear guidance.
If you need advice in relation to any family matter, please do not hesitate to contact our family team.
If you need advice on divorce, finances, children, or any other family matter, our team is here to help. You will not be passed around or left in the dark, you will deal directly with lawyers who listen, explain, and act in your best interests.
Gordons Partnership, clarity and confidence in legal advice, from people you can trust.
Call us on 01483 451900
Email Judith Fitton, Mark Studdart, Laura Cavannagh, Liberty Lawson to arrange a confidential conversation.
