Hine Solicitors advises clients across Bracknell, Sandhurst and the surrounding area on divorce and family law.
Our family solicitors handle divorce and separation, financial settlements, children’s arrangements, cohabitation, pre-nuptial agreements and protection from domestic abuse.
We are members of Resolution, and our starting point is always to look for a resolution that avoids unnecessary conflict. Where agreement between both parties is possible, it is usually quicker, less costly and better for children. Where court proceedings become necessary, we handle them. Everything you tell us stays confidential.
Dividing property, savings, pensions and other assets fairly is often the most difficult part of a separation. We look carefully at your full financial position before advising you. Where assets need protecting quickly, we can advise on injunctions and emergency orders to freeze them. For complex pension matters we work alongside independent financial advisers and pension actuaries.
When children are involved, arrangements for where they live and how they spend time with each parent need careful thought. We work to help parents reach workable agreements through discussion or mediation. Where that is not possible, we represent you through the court process. We also advise where a parent wishes to relocate or where there are safety concerns about a child.
We also advise on cohabitation agreements, pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships and emergency injunctions for domestic abuse situations where urgent protection 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.
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You can read more about our divorce and separation service and our wider family law team, or find out more about our Bracknell office.
Our Bracknell office is part of the firm’s wider network and you have access to the full Hine Solicitors family team. If you would like to discuss your situation before committing to anything, call us.
Call 01344 390777 or use our contact form to arrange a time to talk.
Do I need a solicitor for a divorce?
You are not legally required to use a solicitor, but most people find that having one makes the process considerably clearer and less stressful, particularly where finances or children are involved. We offer an initial meeting at a fixed fee so you can get proper advice before deciding how to proceed.
Can we sort things out without going to court?
Yes, in many cases. We work to reach agreement between both parties first. Court proceedings are a last resort and, where they are avoided, the process is usually quicker and less costly.
What happens to shared property?
Property is part of the overall financial settlement and the outcome depends on a number of factors including each person’s financial position, the length of the marriage and any children’s needs. We advise you on the realistic options before any decisions are made.
How long does it take?
A straightforward divorce typically takes six to twelve months. Where finances and children’s arrangements can be agreed without court involvement, the process moves faster.
