A separation, a dispute about children, a question about what happens to a shared home: these situations need someone who can give you a straight answer and help you work through what comes next.
Hine Solicitors advises clients across Bracknell, Sandhurst, Crowthorne and the surrounding area on family law. Our team covers the full range of family work, from first advice through to a resolved outcome.
We are members of Resolution and approach every case looking for a workable agreement first. Going to court is a last resort, not a default. Where proceedings are necessary, we handle them throughout. Everything stays confidential.
Separating finances after a relationship ends can be complicated, particularly where property, pensions and children are all part of the picture. We look at your full financial position and advise you on what a realistic and fair outcome looks like. 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.
Where children are involved, their welfare is the starting point for everything we do. We help parents reach workable agreements through discussion or mediation wherever possible. When it is not possible, we guide you through the court process. We also advise on relocation, parental responsibility and safety concerns.
People often describe themselves as living together as “common law” husband and wife, but this does not give you the same legal protection as being married, even though around one in six couples now choose to live together rather than marry. We help couples put cohabitation agreements in place before problems arise, and advise on the financial and practical position when a relationship does break down. We also advise on pre and post-nuptial agreements.
If you or your children need urgent legal protection, we can advise on what is available and help you access it quickly. Under the Family Law Act 1996, the law that covers protection from domestic abuse, you may be able to apply for a Non-Molestation Order to stop further abuse or harassment, or an Occupation Order to have someone removed from a shared home. An Occupation Order does not affect either person’s financial rights in the property and you do not need the other person’s consent to apply. We handle injunction applications and can act at short notice when the situation requires it.
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 family law services or find out more about our Bracknell office.
If you are looking for family solicitors in Bracknell and would like to talk through your situation before deciding anything, get in touch. We will give you a clear picture of where you stand from the first conversation.
Call 01344 390777 or use our contact form.
What does a family solicitor do?
A family solicitor advises on legal matters arising from relationships and family life, including divorce, financial arrangements, children’s arrangements, cohabitation and protection from domestic abuse. We help you understand your position and your options before you decide on next steps.
Do I have to go to court?
Not necessarily. We look for agreed solutions first, and court proceedings are a last resort. Many family matters are resolved without going to court at all, which is usually quicker and less costly.
What rights do I have if I am not married to my partner?
Cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples, which often comes as a surprise. Your rights depend on factors including whether you own property together and whether you have children. Early advice makes a significant difference to the options available to you.
How much does family law advice cost?
We offer an initial meeting of up to one hour for a fixed fee of £180 plus VAT so you can get a clear picture of your position before committing to anything further. We set out likely costs clearly from that point.