Family law services
The help I offer
Family law, explained in plain language and priced clearly. Every matter starts with a fixed fee first consultation at 95 pounds.
What I do
Five areas, one calm approach
Each of these begins the same way, with a first consultation to understand your situation and set out your options and the likely costs.
Divorce and separation
Guiding you through the divorce process, or a separation agreement, one clear step at a time.
Child arrangements
Agreeing where children live and how they spend time with each parent, keeping their wellbeing at the centre.
Financial settlements
Dividing property, savings, pensions and income fairly, and putting the agreement on a proper legal footing.
Prenuptial agreements
Setting out clearly and calmly what happens to assets, so you both marry with peace of mind.
Mediation support
Advice and representation alongside mediation, so you go in well prepared and know your position.
How it works
What working together looks like
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A first consultation
We meet for up to an hour, in person or by video, for a fixed fee of 95 pounds. You get an honest read on where you stand.
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A clear plan and price
Before any work begins, you get a written estimate of the costs and a plan for what happens next.
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Steady progress
I keep things moving and keep you updated in plain language, so you always know what is happening and why.
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A resolution
The aim is a fair outcome with as little conflict as possible, and a clean line under a hard chapter.
Mediation support
Support through mediation, on your side
Mediation can be a calmer, cheaper way to reach an agreement. It works best when you understand your position before you go in.
Hartley Family Law advises and represents people who are going through mediation elsewhere, so you are prepared for each session and clear on what any agreement means.
Not sure where to start?
That is exactly what a first consultation is for. Book one and we will find the right path together.