Divorce and Relationship Breakdown

We are a recognised and well-experienced family law firm based in Birchington, Kent. We serve clients across the South East and London. At Arthurs Solicitors we appreciate you are embarking on a life-changing experience, every case is unique and we give all the impartial and honest advice you will need for a positive outcome.  If you need advice regarding your divorce,  separation for unmarried couples, civil partnership dissolution and settling children matters, rest-assured you can rely on us as leading family solicitors, not only Legal 500 recommended but also a team comprising of a Specialist accredited member of Resolution.

Children Matters

The breakdown of a personal relationship can be complicated, and you will benefit from impartial and expert advice, regarding your children matters. We offer a range of services including obtaining Child Arrangement Orders stipulating whether your child lives with you and spends time with your former partner; Prohibited Steps Orders in circumstances where your child has been removed from your care or to prevent this from happening if there is a real and genuine threat that your former partner will do so; Specific Issue Orders where there are specific issues regarding your child's health,  education or even decisions regarding a change of surname. We have expertise in dealing with complex matters such as Child Abduction and relocation of a child to a different jurisdiction on the breakdown of a relationship.

Divorce

Divorce is a very emotional time, at Arthurs Solicitors we will see you through the journey from initial consultation, assisting you with your agreed financial settlement and/ or court order, through to the Final Order. Our aim is to ensure you are constantly well informed, we will always strive to achieve a negotiated settlement for your divorce, but if court proceedings are necessary then these will be conducted robustly on your behalf.

Unmarried Couples

We provide specialist advice on all areas relating to cohabitation, including your rights of ownership and occupation of your home and parental rights as an unmarried couple.  We will assist you in future division of your shares in property and assets held by you and brought into the relationship prior to your relationship commencing.

Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

Registered same sex partnerships have similar rights to same sex marriages. If you wish to proceed with dissolution of your civil partnership it must be recognised in accordance with the Civil Partnership Act. At Arthurs Solicitors we have a full understanding of the Act and will assist you with this to achieve the best and most agreeable outcome for you.

Domestic Abuse

We take great pride in the accolades and recognition within this delicate area of family law. Our specialist expertise in dealing in domestic abuse is second to none; we assist in areas such as obtaining non-molestation orders, occupation orders (injunctions) and transfer of tenancies. We will also provide legal advice and assistance with Forced Marriages. We also have excellent contacts that will assist with immediate protection.

Legal Aid

Arthurs Solicitors are contracted with the Legal Aid Agency. Depending on your income and the nature of your case such eligibility may be subject to a monthly contribution. Arthurs Solicitors will provide specialist advice on your eligibility for legal aid once you have made contact with us.

Fixed Fee Initial Consultation

At Arthurs Solicitors, we offer a Fixed Fee Initial Consultation to enable you to discuss all the options available to make informed decisions, often during a very emotional time. We will provide you with specialist legal advice to assist you in taking the next steps.