Services
Divorce & separation
Dividing what you have built together is often the most consequential part of a divorce or dissolution. Our family law solicitors advise on every stage, from reaching a financial settlement to supporting you while your case is ongoing.
Divorce
Since 2022, divorce in England and Wales has been no-fault, and an application can be made by one spouse or jointly. We handle the process from the application to the final order, whether you are applying or responding, and advise on timing it alongside your financial settlement.
Civil partnership dissolution
Ending a civil partnership follows the same stages as a divorce, with the same financial claims. We take care of the legal process and make sure it fits with the finances and any arrangements for children.
Separation agreements and judicial separation
For couples who have separated but aren’t ready to divorce, a separation agreement sets out how finances and arrangements will work in the meantime. We also advise on judicial separation for those who want a formal separation without ending the marriage.
Read more about separation agreements and judicial separation
Annulment
An annulment ends a marriage or civil partnership on the basis that it was never legally valid, or that something fundamental was wrong from the start. The grounds are narrow, and we will tell you whether annulment is available or whether divorce is the better route.
How we work
An experienced family solicitor will run your matter from the first meeting onwards, and you will deal with them directly rather than being passed between members of a team.
Part of their job is to help you decide where your time and money are best spent. In most divorces there are points worth pressing and points that make little difference to the end result, and we will be straightforward with you about which is which.
A lot of matters are resolved through negotiation or mediation, and where that is realistic we will recommend it. Where it is not, because the other side will not engage, or disclosure is incomplete, or the issues are genuinely contested, we will advise you on taking the matter to court and act for you there.
Rushton Family Law is the sister brand of Vardags. If your case involves complex finances or international issues, we will introduce you to the Vardags team.
