Family Law

An SRA-regulated family law firm

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Over 10 years fighting for families

At S & H Law Practice, we work with married couples, people in civil partnerships, single parents, in fact anyone who is in need of family law advice from an experienced, professional team.

Whether you're looking for legal representation for divorce proceedings, advice on children matters, mediation services, or help setting up prenuptial agreements, we can help.

For over 10 years, we have been the go-to family law firm in Birmingham, welcoming clients from Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton, and throughout England and Wales.
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Covering all aspects of family law

Our team of family law solicitors are here to act as an intermediary at a time that is usually full of emotion. We are specialists in our field and can help in the following areas of family law:
  • Divorce, dissolution, and separation
  • Family mediation
  • Children matters
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
In addition to providing legal advice in the family field, we have a diverse team of legal specialists, experienced in a range of other areas of law, including criminal law, road traffic law, and even taxi licensing.

Our team are on-hand 24-hours a day, to help you when you need us the most.
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Divorce and separation

The breakdown of a relationship or marriage is likely to be charged with emotion, and will be an upsetting time for all involved. At S & H Law Practice, we will approach your situation with sympathy and professionalism - providing support and practical advice.

We can advise on all matters to do with divorce and separation, including financial arrangements, and residency and care of children. 

Our comprehensive service will include everything from completing the divorce application, right through to receiving and forwarding on your divorce absolute.

Family mediation

A huge number of separating couples now attempt family mediation. This is a voluntary process that could help individuals reach a mutually acceptable arrangement in regard to a number of things - financial settlements, arrangements in relation to children, and asset division.

We understand that people going through separation are often emotionally-charged, and therefore our specially-trained mediators will act as a neutral facilitator as you work through any negotiations.

Family mediation is especially useful to parents, as their children are less likely to be involved in conflict, 

Prenuptial agreements

Many couples feel that it is beneficial to have a prenuptial agreement in place prior to getting married.

A prenuptial agreement is usually focused on finances and capital assets, but can also include agreements on child care, and living arrangements.

Should the worst happen, and the relationship break down, a prenuptial agreement can vastly reduce a lengthy, emotional divorce process.

Cohabitation agreements

It's becoming ever-more popular for couples to live together, but never actually get married or enter a legal civil partnership.

Did you know that if you and your partner live together in this way, that you now have a limited financial claim between each other if you separate? In very limited circumstances a cohabitant may have a claim on the estate of their other cohabitant should they die, but this is very rare.

A cohabitation agreement could help clear things up, and ensure that both cohabitants have an equal claim to any assets that they have amassed during their time together.

Fixed Fee Family Law Services

S & H Law Practices fixed fee services give you the peace of mind of knowing exactly

how much the service you require will cost.

 

Initial fixed fee consultation

Includes 1.5 hour consultation with follow up on all legal family matters.

£500. No vat is payable.



Undefended Divorce (Applicant)

Our fixed fee divorce includes all legal costs* associated with obtaining a divorce. We will go through the divorce papers with you and help you to complete the forms required by the court.


Cost from  £750



Please note additional Court fees will be payable. All fees will be explained in full at your initial meeting.


Undefended Divorce (Respondent)

We also offer a fixed fee divorce service for those receiving a divorce petition, known as the respondent.


Cost from £750 



Separation Agreements

Many consider a Separation Agreement as an alternative to Divorce. S & H law practice are able to prepare a properly constructed Separation Agreement setting out the agreement reached between you.


Cost from  £600 


Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements

S & H Law Practice can advise and prepare a Pre or Post-Nuptial Agreement tailored to your needs.

 

A fixed fee is given on a case by case basis.


Cohabitation Agreements

S & H Law Practice can advise and prepare a Cohabitation Agreement specific to you and your partners requirements.


A fixed fee is given on a case by case basis.


Parental Responsibility Agreements

An un-married father will often not have parental responsibility as a right. A formal Parental Responsibility Agreement with the Mother is one way of achieving this.


Cost from £500

 

No Vat is payable.


Who will be dealing with my case?

  • Shabana Hussain admitted as a solicitor in 2007.
  • All of our family work is supervised by Shabana Hussain.

A leading team of family law solicitors in Birmingham.
Call 0121 221 2240

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