Family Law Services
Our expert team of Separation Solicitors are here to help you create a Separation Agreement tailored to suit you.
A Separation Agreement is a written agreement entered into by a couple who wishes to stop living together, setting out what they intend to happen to their money, property and other practical issues consequent to their separation. Separation Agreements are usually entered into by parties who are separating but do not want to divorce or dissolve their Civil Partnership at that time, perhaps for religious or practical reasons.
Separation Agreements are contractual agreements between separating parties dealing with:
A Separation Agreement is a bespoke document drawn up for the two of you for your particular circumstances, so it can cover almost anything you want it to. It can be negotiated using Mediation, Collaborative Law or otherwise by using family law solicitors to talk to each other on your instructions. We will find the process most suitable for you.
For more information, please call us for a no-obligation chat; it will not cost you a penny to find out how we can help. We will arrange an early meeting, or we can talk through your options and give you a clear idea of the timeframes and costs.
The primary purpose of a separation agreement is to provide a written record of the mutually agreed-upon terms and conditions between the separating couple. It helps to ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities during the separation period, especially when a divorce is not taking place.
The main difference between a separation and divorce is that a separation agreement leaves the marriage legally intact, while a divorce is a permanent end to a marriage.
Separation agreements are not legally binding. However, as it is a contractual agreement, it does carry weight if you end up in proceedings. However, as it is a contractual agreement, it can be used to guide a court process on financial and legal divorces.
Solicitor, Family Department
Jennie is a Solicitor in the Family team, who advises in relation to Children Act litigation (private law), Financial Remedies on divorce, cohabitation agreements and disputes, and protection from domestic abuse/injunctive relief.
Legal 500 “Star in the making”
Partner, Family Department
Julian is a highly experienced family practitioner who heads up the Family Department. Julian is a trained Collaborative lawyer and Mediator. Julian is Top Ranked in the Chambers Legal Directory with testimonials including “a really good lawyer, experienced, calm and can fight his client’s corner with flair and creativity without making the dispute intractable.”
Julian’s focus is on resolving, not creating conflict, encouraging negotiation, and finding solutions. Julian is adept at bringing a calm, focused and if necessary, robust approach to contentious and complex financial situations. Julian will bring empathy and solutions to child related matters. Julian will strive to find the approach which will best benefit the individual and to prepare them for life after separation.
Julian’s specialties :
advising on high net worth and complex separations, involving businesses, Trusts, and pension issues
dealing with cases using the Collaborative model
resolving childcare disputes
advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
advising on cohabitation disputes
Chambers ranked No 1 in Family/Matrimonial - “extremely experienced, sensible and really resolution-focused.” ‘Julian is one of the toughest negotiators but one of the most charming men you will ever meet.’
Legal 500 Ranked – “an experienced practitioner who is well known and respected by opponents and the judiciary.” “straight talking, trustworthy and well respected locally.”
Partner, Family Department
Sarah is a Partner in the Family team, who specialises in complex Children Act litigation (private law), Financial Remedies on divorce, cohabitation agreements and disputes, and protection from domestic abuse.