Many people choose their family lawyer through a recommendation. If you would like to set up a call with us, please contact us on +44(0) 203 126 4920. You can also check our credentials on Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, which provide reviews on family law firms. 

Your family lawyer is an important advisor, and so you may want to have some informal discussions with one or two solicitors before making a final choice. It is important to appoint someone who communicates well, listens to your concerns, and instils confidence in you.

The best family lawyers will be good listeners and will be flexible in their approach to your case, depending on the outcome you want to achieve, rather than having a set way of working. They will have excellent legal and communication skills and will ensure that your case is managed in a way that reduces the stress on you and remains within your financial budget.

Family lawyers charge by the hour. The more experienced they are, the more they tend to charge. However, the price paid is not just about their experience or prestige. It may also be affected by their geographical location, or the type of firm they are in; bigger firms tend to have higher hourly rates, because of increased overheads. So it is not always about price dictating the best lawyer, and care should be taken to make sure you get the lawyer that you need.

In your first meeting, you will be giving the background to your situation, so that the family lawyer can understand the legal help that you need. It is sometimes helpful to provide some background information by email, before the consultation itself, to maximise time in the meeting. You can ask your solicitor if this would be a helpful step. As well as collecting information from you and understanding your circumstances better, you will also get a legal overview of the various routes that lay open for you, and the pros and cons of each.

Family lawyers in London, and all of England and Wales, specialise in all issues relating to family relationships. This is predominantly divorce and disputes over child arrangements, but it also encompasses a wide range of other services (pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, adoption, surrogacy, domestic violence injunctions, etc).

The benefits of having a family solicitor are to help guide you through all of your options and to secure the best legal outcome for you. They will ensure that any agreements or court orders are prepared in a way that protects your interests. Having a family solicitor will also greatly reduce the stress that can be caused by trying to navigate a complicated process alone.

Our family law solicitors advise on matters including division of property, business assets, pensions, spousal maintenance, and trusts, including cases involving international elements.

Yes. A family lawyer can draft and review prenuptial agreements (signed before marriage) and postnuptial agreements (signed after marriage), helping ensure they’re fair, clear, and enforceable. These agreements help clarify asset ownership and reduce potential disputes.. Both set expectations around finances and asset division and are increasingly recognised by courts.

Yes. A family lawyer can draft a cohabitation agreement to clarify property rights, outline financial contributions, and protect your interests should the relationship end. This is particularly important as unmarried couples don’t have the same legal rights as married ones. the same legal rights as married ones. A cohabitation agreement helps define property ownership, financial obligations, and responsibilities if the relationship ends.

Absolutely. A family lawyer can help you navigate the process, from legal paperwork to dividing assets and arranging matters concerning children. They also offer practical and emotional support throughout. support through the dissolution process, including dividing finances, resolving property matters, and helping with any children involved.

Yes. Family lawyers advise on surrogacy, adoption, and fertility arrangements. At Vaitilingam Kay, we help parents establish legal rights and ensure compliance with UK and international laws. around surrogacy, fertility treatment, and adoption, helping parents establish legal rights and navigate UK and international requirements.

Yes. A solicitor ensures your agreement is legally binding, fair, and protects your long-term rights. We strongly advise you to contact a family lawyer if you are about to start the divorce process. You can contact us on +44(0) 203 126 4920 and we can help you dicuss the best way forward.

Costs vary depending on complexity. At Vaitilingam Kay, we’re clear on fees from the outset. Please get in touch to discuss your case.

Yes. Many matters are resolved through mediation, negotiation or arbitration. We offer mediation as a service and always aim to get the best outcome. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the best way forward.

It isn’t compulsory, but you’ll usually need to attend a MIAM (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) before going to court.

In the UK, a solicitor is a qualified legal professional who can represent you.

Yes. We regularly assist business owners in shielding business assets during divorce proceedings.

A parenting plan is an agreement between parents detailing how they will share the care of their child. This is something a family lawyer can help you with and make sure it’s fair and amicable.

This is where a court order prevents a parent from taking specific actions relating to their child. At Vaitilingam Kay, we can support you with this.

We are a boutique firm and offer a personal service, tailored to your needs. We always put the client first. Our fee earners are consistently ranked as leaders in the field, and we have a wide breadth of experience across all areas of family law. The size and structure of the firm mean we can keep our overheads down and offer highly competitive rates, without ever compromising the quality of our service.