Matrimonial / Family

Williamson & Soden have offered matrimonial services since the firm’s formation, recognising its importance within the local community. Our growing Family Team provides a professional, confidential, but compassionate approach to meeting your needs at a time that can be both stressful and traumatic.

We have the experience to provide a reliable and efficient service. Taking a conciliatory approach where possible in accordance with the ‘Resolution’ Protocol, whilst at the same time ensuring that your interests are protected achieving the very best outcome possible for you.

Our specialist team including members of ‘Resolution’ and The Law Society ‘Specialist Family Law Panel’ offers comprehensive advice on all aspects of Family Law including the following:

  • Divorce and Separation.
  • Dissolution of Civil Partnerships.
  • Mediation / Dispute Resolution.
  • Financial Matters including pension provision following divorce.
  • Children Matters including Residence (custody) and Contact (access)
  • Advice in instances of domestic violence.
  • Change of Name Deeds.

We also recognise that life does continue after divorce/separation, hence our service extends to cover new relationships, including:

  • Pre-nuptial Agreements.
  • Protection of Property interests.
  • Co-habitation Agreements.
  • Rights and Responsibilities for Step Parents.

We have the ability to provide services for people living/working both locally and further afield, including people working abroad. The Department offers flexible appointment and contact arrangements whereby we strive to accommodate your other commitments. Assisted by our Commercial Department we have vast experience of dealing with complex cases involving companies and family businesses. Our Family Team is also supported by our Private Client and Property Departments to ensure all peripheral issues arising out of divorce and separation can be dealt with under one roof.

We are confident that our team can provide a service of the highest quality tailored to your individual needs.

Head of Department
Clare Wiseman

Contact our Matrimonial / Family team on 0121 733 8000 or email us.


Useful Links

www.cmoptions.orguseful information for parents about child maintenance
www.resolution.org.uksolicitors family law association, of which our lawyers are members
www.lawsociety.org.ukgeneral information about the law society & the family law panel
www.bdfm.org.uklocal mediation service
www.hmcourts-service.gov.ukgeneral information about the court process, forms & fees
www.cafcass.gov.ukchildren & family court advisory support service (reports to the court in family matters)
www.relate.org.ukrelationship counselling & mediation service