You need clear advice quickly, and you need to know what the process actually looks like before you commit to anything.
Hine Solicitors advises clients across Aylesbury, Thame, Tring and Buckingham on divorce and family law. Our family team handles everything from a first conversation about your options through to a fully resolved outcome.
We are members of Resolution, and we look for agreement wherever we can. Most divorces do not need to end up in court, and where they do not, the process is quicker and less damaging for everyone involved. If your situation does need court proceedings, we will represent you clearly throughout. Every conversation with our team stays confidential.
Sorting out shared finances is usually the part that takes longest. That means property, savings, pensions and any other assets you and your former partner hold. We look at your full financial position before advising you on what a fair outcome looks like. Where there is a risk that assets could be moved, sold or hidden before a settlement is reached, we can advise on injunctions and emergency orders to freeze assets while the wider case continues. For complex pension matters we work with independent financial advisers and pension actuaries.
Where children are involved, their welfare is the starting point. We help parents reach workable arrangements through discussion or mediation wherever that is possible. When it is not, we can take the matter to court and guide you through each stage. If one parent wants to relocate or there are safety concerns, we advise on exactly what needs to happen.
We also advise on cohabitation agreements, pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships and protection from domestic abuse including emergency injunctions where urgent action is needed.
We offer new clients an initial meeting of up to one hour for a reduced fixed fee of only £180 plus VAT*. The meeting can also take place by video or by telephone outside of normal office hours on weekdays by arrangement. That way we understand what you need from the outset, and you know what your options are and what they will cost.
The first step is often the hardest part. Our team is there from the beginning to support you on the path you choose, with straightforward advice you can rely on when deciding what to do next.
Our family solicitors work to get the best outcome for your particular circumstances. We are also able to offer fixed fees for Divorce Proceedings. Holidays or someone being away will not hold up your case, because the whole family team works together to support you.
A financial order will often mean instructing a conveyancing solicitor, whether you are buying, selling or transferring a property, and you may also need a new will after a divorce. At Hine Solicitors you do not need to go to another firm for this. We have specialist solicitors across all these areas under one roof.
*exclusions apply
You can read more about our divorce and separation service and our wider family law team, or find out more about our Aylesbury office.
Our Aylesbury office handles family law alongside the firm’s full range of other legal services. If you would like to talk through your situation before deciding anything, we are happy to help.
Call us on 01296 322866 or use our contact form to arrange a time to speak.
How long does a divorce take?
A divorce is usually completed within six to twelve months, though the timeline depends on how quickly both sides can agree on finances and arrangements for children. The more that can be agreed without court involvement, the faster the process.
Do I need to go to court?
Not necessarily. We look for agreement first wherever that is possible. Court proceedings are a last resort, not a starting point. If agreement cannot be reached, we will represent you through the court process.
What happens to the family home?
There is no automatic rule. The outcome depends on your full financial picture, including any children’s needs, each person’s income and other assets. We advise you on the realistic range of outcomes before any decisions are made.
Can you help if children are involved?
Yes. Arrangements for children are handled separately from the divorce itself. We help parents reach workable arrangements and, where that is not possible, we guide you through the court process.
What does it cost?
We offer an initial meeting of up to one hour for a fixed fee of £180 plus VAT so you can understand your position before committing to anything further. We discuss likely costs clearly at that stage.
