Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Gateshead, Leeds, London, Manchester & Wimbledon

Family law solicitors - legal advice and assistance


Our team of solicitors can provide you with legal advice on every aspect of family law and relationship planning and breakdown.


Simpson Millar LLP's Family Law Solicitors are accredited as members of the Law Society's Panel of Experts

Family law areas of expertise:


  • children - contact, residence and child maintenance
  • civil partnership disputes
  • civil partnerships
  • cohabitation agreements
  • cohabitation disputes
  • collaborative settlements
  • declarations of trust to regulate property ownership
  • divorce and financial settlements
  • inheritance tax issues after separation
  • international aspects of separation and divorce
  • parental responsibility agreements
  • pension implications of divorce
  • pre-nuptial agreements
  • separation agreements
  • wealth protection

If you want confidential advice on your rights and responsibilities of a new relationship where you want to protect yourself and your partner, or your relationship has reached the point of irretrievable breakdown, then Simpson Millar LLP’s family law team can assist. PDF file


Ms S Perkins commented: "In 2008 I found myself in position where my world was falling apart. All my dreams, my home, my family, and my business became not quite so important. My children and my sanity were the only thing I could think of. I did not know what to do or where to turn.

A business friend had told me about Emma Permaine, family lawyer, so I went to see her. Emma has in the last 2 years guided, advised, been fair strong, and gentle, through my process of divorce, grief and loss.

Not only did Emma do her job and do it beyond the call of duty, she also gave me hope for my new life. This is not the job of a solicitor. But Emma made the worst time of my life bearable, she took care of me beyond the call of duty. I am on the road to recovery, new business, new partner, new life, and Emma will be my solicitor until the end, she is second to none, the best, and so so so clever, and gentle, but like a fire when she represents you. NO one could represent you better."


Collaborative Family Law Service


We offer a:


collaborative family lawyer
  • collaborative law service, as well as
  • a traditional resolution processes

This is a new approach set up by a specialist team of family lawyers to manage the divorce process in a dignified manner for all concerned. During the collaborative process, family solicitors and their clients agree, in writing, to arrive at a settlement without involving the courts. They agree to work together to resolve any family and financial issues arising out of the separation.


For couples who really seek a rational solution, and want to reduce the pain of family breakdowns, it offers the best way ahead. Collaborative Law allows you and your former partner to reach shared solutions and agreements away from the Court, giving you more control of the situation. You and your former partner will meet with your own solicitors in the same room and work through issues together face-to-face. This service aims to reach the best solutions for you and your family.


R Bute commented: "I would like to thank you (Paul Hicks) for all your hard work to eventually resolve the financial settlement of my divorce. Your professionalism and attitude were exemplary; I think I was very fortunate to have someone like you to represent me."


Family Law Solicitors


Contact our solicitors now to discuss how we can help you by completing our, no obligation, online enquiry form and we will call you back or you can call us directly on 0844 858 3200.


Christine Cripps commented: "Emma accepted my deaf sister's divorce case little knowing how tricky and accriminous it was to become. She familiarised herself with sign language and lip reading to give my sister a more caring and personal service. Throughout the case Emma was professional, firm and resolute. When things stalled Emma found ways of pushing on and getting results. I cannot praise or thank her enough for her efforts and determination. I'm sure without her commitment this case would still remain unresolved."



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