Family law

Family law solicitors

When a relationship breaks down you need clear advice you can act on. Our family law solicitors guide you through divorce, separation, financial settlements and arrangements for children.

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Your family law team

Legally Sound, episode 42

The biggest divorce mistakes people make

With Joanne Vernon, Head of Family Law

In short

Ansons Law's family law solicitors advise on divorce and civil partnership dissolution, separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, cohabitation and prenuptial agreements, domestic abuse protective orders and change of name applications. Where possible we resolve matters without going to court, through negotiation and mediation, and we represent you in court when it cannot be avoided. You can book a free initial appointment with no obligation.

Free initial appointment: Yes, with no obligation
Head of family law: Joanne Vernon, Director
Our approach: Negotiation and mediation first, court only when it cannot be avoided
Complex finances: Significant assets, property portfolios, pensions and business interests
Where we work: Offices across the Midlands

Services

Our family law services

Each service has its own page, with what the law says, how the process works and answers to common questions.

What does a family law solicitor do?

A family law solicitor advises you when a relationship ends or family life changes: on divorce or ending a civil partnership, on how money and property are divided, and on where children will live and how they spend time with each parent.

Our family law team supports clients across the Midlands through some of life's most difficult moments, with clear, practical advice at every stage.

Do we have to go to court?

Not always. Where possible we work to resolve matters without court proceedings, through negotiation, mediation and constructive discussion.

Where court cannot be avoided, our family law solicitors represent you with care and discretion, with your interests at the centre of every decision.

Can you help if our finances are complicated?

Yes. We handle complex and high-value family matters, including cases involving significant assets, property portfolios, pensions and business interests.

Whatever your circumstances, we take a proactive, sensitive approach, focused on the outcomes that matter most to you.

What happens at the free initial appointment?

You talk to a member of our family law team with no obligation. We give you a clear picture of your options before you commit to anything.

To book, use the form on this page or call us.

The team

Your family law team

The solicitors who handle family matters at Ansons Law. Every card opens the person's profile.

Meet the whole team

Director, Head of Family Law Joanne Vernon

Associate Director Sara Anderson

Solicitor Maisie Watts

Solicitor Aisha Quereshi

Questions

Family law questions

Do you offer a free initial appointment?

Yes. You can talk to a member of our family law team with no obligation, and we will give you a clear picture of your options before you commit to anything. Book through the form on this page or call us.

Do I have to go to court to sort out a divorce or separation?

Not always. Where possible we resolve matters through negotiation, mediation and constructive discussion. If court cannot be avoided, our family law solicitors will represent you.

Can you help with complex or high-value finances?

Yes. We handle complex and high-value family matters, including significant assets, property portfolios, pensions and business interests.

Where are your family law solicitors based?

Our family law team works from our offices across the Midlands, and every office can take your enquiry. Choose your nearest office on this page for contact details and directions, or see our local family law pages.