Whether you have just reached the decision to separate or have been dealing with it for some time, getting clear legal advice early puts you in a better position to resolve things.
Hine Solicitors advises clients across Oxford, Kidlington, Abingdon, Witney and Bicester on divorce and family law. Our family solicitors in Oxford handle everything from an initial conversation through to a fully agreed outcome.
We are members of Resolution, and we look for agreement first. That approach is usually faster, less costly and better for everyone involved, including any children. Where court proceedings are necessary, we will represent you clearly and directly throughout. Everything you tell us stays confidential.
Working out the financial side of a separation covers property, savings, pensions and any other shared assets. We look at your full financial picture before advising you on what a fair outcome looks like. Where there is an urgent need to protect assets, we can advise on injunctions and emergency orders to freeze them while the wider case continues. For complex pension matters we work with independent financial advisers and pension actuaries.
When children are involved, their welfare comes first. We help parents reach workable arrangements through discussion or mediation wherever possible. Where that is not possible, we take the matter through the court process and guide you at each stage. We also advise where one parent wants to relocate or where safety is a concern.
We also advise Oxford clients 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.
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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 Oxford office.
If you are looking for divorce solicitors in Oxford and would like a conversation before deciding whether to instruct us, we are happy to talk. We will give you a clear view of your situation from the outset.
Call 01865 514348 or use our contact form to arrange a time that suits you.
What is the difference between divorce and separation?
A legal separation allows a couple to live apart and formalise financial arrangements without ending the marriage. A divorce ends the marriage entirely. We can explain which is likely to suit your circumstances in an initial conversation.
Do both people need a solicitor?
Each person can instruct their own solicitor, and we would always recommend independent legal advice for both parties. We can only act for one side in a dispute.
How are pensions dealt with in a divorce?
Pensions are treated as a matrimonial asset and can be divided in several ways, including pension sharing orders and offsetting against other assets. We work with independent financial advisers and pension actuaries on complex pension matters to make sure you get accurate advice.
What if we agree on everything?
Even where both parties agree, it is important to have any financial settlement formalised by the court. An informal agreement has no legal force and either party can reopen it later. We can help you get an agreement properly documented.
