In suitable cases, we may be able to offer new family clients a no obligation initial fixed fee consultation for £150 plus VAT, inclusive of the cost of our ID for one person and anti-money laundering checks, for up to 45 minutes with one of our lawyers, either by telephone, video call or face to face, to discuss your situation and the legal options available to you.*
*Please note that if there is documentation to review at the outset, an individual quote will be provided
We may be able to offer new clients a no obligation initial fixed fee consultation for £150 (inclusive of VAT and the cost of our ID and anti-money laundering checks) for up to 1 hour with one of our lawyers (either by telephone, video call or face to face) to discuss your situation and the legal options available to you.* *Please note that if there is documentation to review at the outset, an individual quote will be provided
Our Family Law team can offer an initial 1 hour consultation for £150 (which includes VAT and the cost of our ID and anti-money laundering checks) with one of our lawyers (either by telephone, video call or face to face) to discuss your situation and the legal options available to you.
We can assist with divorces, nullity proceedings and dissolution of civil partnerships from start to finish.
Divorce – Frequently asked questions
We are able to assist with all financial matters, including those with an international element, which need to be addressed through the divorce process and recognise the importance of Pension Sharing within the split of family assets. We will always attempt to reach an agreement with the other party without the need to go to court, however if court proceedings are issued then we are able to advise and assist you through the process.
Financial disputes on divorce – Frequently asked questions
We pride ourselves on being very proactive in resolving all manner of disputes involving children, including day-to-day arrangements as to which parent they live with and when they will spend time with the other parent or whether an equal shared care arrangement is appropriate, as well as wider issues such as parental responsibility and parental-orders in the case of surrogacy, significant decisions, domestic and international relocation and abduction, child protection and guardianship. Sensitive to the emotional issues involved, we take all necessary steps to conclude disputes as quickly and as amicably as possible.
Making arrangements for the children – Frequently asked questions
Domestic abuse is defined as physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or verbal abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, threats to harm, coercive or controlling behaviour and financial control, whether as a result of a single incident or over a period of time, by someone you are personally connected with (e.g. a current or previous relationship or someone you are related to).
We are able to make emergency applications to the court for orders necessary to protect those, including children, at risk of physical or emotional harm. We can also assist you if you have been served with court papers. In some circumstances you may be entitled to legal aid to assist with the fees. You can check whether you may be eligible here.
Domestic abuse – Frequently asked questions
We provide advice to separating couples who are unmarried (cohabitees) and assist them with dividing their property based on property law and trust law principles. This is often a complex area of law and the team can provide expert advice tailored to your particular circumstances. Unmarried couples have options which we can discuss with you.
Cohabitee disputes and separation – Frequently asked questions
Before getting married or setting up home together, couples often wish to make clear the financial and other arrangements that are to exist between them. We can draw up appropriate agreements to reflect these arrangements.
We can assist in preparing a Change of Name Deed to include taking instructions, preparing the Deed and providing you with certified copies. This can usually be completed within 1 week. If the change of name is for a child, we can also advise and assist in respect of this.
For more information please call Kamal Vasdev on 01293 596959 / 07775663558 or Kristy Underwood on 01293 596935 / 07708 615999
Our team members below specialise in Family Law and will be able to help with all your questions.
“Over the past few months Kristy Underwood at stevensdrake has been providing me with help and advice on a complex case. Her knowledge, expertise & attitude have been invaluable, massively reducing the amount of stress on our family. I can't thank Kristy and her team enough for all of their help. Hopefully I'm never in need of these services of again, but if so - I know who I'll be reaching out to!” - Mr D
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"I utilised the services of Kamal Vasdev in relation to the sudden breakdown of my marriage. Kamal helped me successfully navigate the complexities of a situation involving false allegations to Police/Family Court, an application for leave to permanently remove our children abroad and a complex financial settlement. Kamal was effective at helping me separate the emotional aspects of the situation allowing me to ensure our efforts remained child focused. Ultimately we achieved the outcome that was right for the children, even though I initially thought would have been impossible. As a full-time single father who retained a live with order in my favour and a fair financial settlement I could not have asked for a better result." - Client
"I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with Kristy and her team regarding my ongoing family law case, which has been quite complex. I cannot express enough how impeccable their support has been. They have provided exceptional guidance and have helped me navigate the challenges I faced during this difficult situation. Their professionalism and expertise have been instrumental in addressing my legal needs with sensitivity and understanding, and priced at a affordable cost enabling me to carry out this task. If anyone is seeking assistance in family law matters, I highly recommend reaching out to Kristy and her team, the have gone above and beyond for me. Thank you so much for all your support." - Mrs H
"stevensdrake provided great timely advice and professional. I felt that I had all the information I needed to make my decisions." - Client
"Kamal did a very good job of sorting out numerous difficulties with my case. And gave expert advice to resolve things." - Client
“My partner and I have recently used the services of Stevensdrake Solicitors, specifically Kristy Underwood. Kristy was not only professional and knowledgeable in everything to do with litigation and family law but she also went above and beyond to deal with matters outside of her working hours. I cannot recommend her enough, she fought long and hard to ensure that we got more than we originally expected. Cannot thank Kristy enough for her amazing work!” - Mrs P
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