Family Law Consultants Solicitors

Family Law Consultants Solicitors Family Law Consultants is a modern law firm based in the Midlands with solicitors specialising in Family Law.

Family Law Consultants is a modern law firm based in the Midlands with solicitors specialising in family law. We cover all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial matters and child issues.

"We've got divorced. Surely that means we're financially separated too?"Not necessarily.This is one of the areas of divo...
03/09/2026

"We've got divorced. Surely that means we're financially separated too?"

Not necessarily.

This is one of the areas of divorce law that can cause considerable confusion.

People often think that once the marriage has legally ended, the financial relationship between the former spouses automatically ends at the same time.

But divorce and financial matters are separate issues.

A clean break is a term used to describe an arrangement intended to end financial ties between former spouses. Depending on the circumstances, financial matters can include property, savings, investments, pensions and other assets.

A clean break can be an important consideration for some couples.

But it isn't automatically appropriate for every family.

There may be circumstances where ongoing financial arrangements need to be considered instead.

What is appropriate will depend on the individual circumstances of the family and the financial issues involved.

This is also why we would strongly caution against relying on a friend's experience when deciding whether your own financial matters are "finished".

At Family Law Consultants, we help clients understand the financial implications of separation and divorce and explain the legal options available based on their individual circumstances.

If you're unsure whether your financial matters have actually been resolved, an initial consultation can help you understand the position.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances. If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

02/09/2026

“It has to be 50/50.”

It's something we hear quite often when parents separate.

There can be a perception that arrangements for children must automatically mean an exact 50/50 division of time.

But there isn't a universal formula that works for every family.

Children are individuals.

They have different ages, personalities, school routines, activities and needs.

Parents also have different working patterns, homes, commitments and circumstances.

So what works for one family may not work for another.

It's about considering what arrangements are appropriate for the children and workable for the family.

And where agreement can't be reached, there are circumstances in which the family court may become involved.

The important point is that there isn't a standard timetable that every separated family has to follow.

It's also worth being cautious about comparing your situation with someone else's.

A friend may have their children every other weekend.

A relative may have a 50/50 arrangement.

Someone else may have a completely different pattern.

Their circumstances are not necessarily the same as yours.

If you're trying to work out arrangements for your children, understanding the legal framework can help you approach those discussions with greater clarity.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors can explain the relevant legal issues and provide advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

"What's going to happen to our house?"For many people going through separation, this is one of the first and biggest que...
01/09/2026

"What's going to happen to our house?"

For many people going through separation, this is one of the first and biggest questions.

The family home can be your largest financial asset.

It may also be where your children have grown up.

So decisions about the property can be both financially and emotionally significant.

There isn't a simple rule that says the house must always be sold.

Equally, there isn't a rule that says one person automatically gets to stay.

The appropriate approach depends on the circumstances of the individual family.

Financial matters following divorce can include property, pensions, savings and investments, as well as other financial resources.

Where children are involved, their circumstances and needs can also be relevant.

There may be different possibilities depending on the circumstances, including selling the property, one person remaining in the property or transferring ownership.

If you're separating and you're worried about your home, obtaining advice before making major decisions can help you understand the issues that need to be considered.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors can explain the relevant legal principles and provide advice tailored to your circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Book an initial consultation.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances. If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

31/08/2026

“We've agreed everything.”

It's something we hear regularly from separating couples.

And reaching an agreement between yourselves can certainly be a positive step.

When communication is good and both people are trying to reach a sensible outcome, it can feel as though the difficult part is over.

But there is an important question to ask:

What does your agreement actually mean from a legal perspective?

An agreement reached between two people isn't necessarily the same as a legally binding financial arrangement.

This is particularly important when financial matters are involved.

Your financial circumstances may include the family home, savings, investments, pensions, businesses, debts and other assets or liabilities.

There can also be questions about whether all relevant financial issues have been considered and what happens if circumstances change in the future.

The important point is understanding what you've agreed, what legal effect it has and whether anything still needs to be addressed.

This is one of the reasons people choose to obtain legal advice even when they are getting on well with their former partner.

If you've reached an agreement with your former partner and aren't sure what happens next, an initial consultation can provide an opportunity to discuss your circumstances and understand the relevant legal issues.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors provide advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

30/08/2026

Could this be the week you finally ask the question you've been putting off?

If you've been thinking about separation or divorce, there's a good chance you've already spent a lot of time thinking about what might happen next.

Perhaps you've searched online.

Maybe you've spoken to a friend.

Maybe you've had conversations with your partner about what might happen.

Or perhaps you've simply been trying to work everything out by yourself.

But at some point, general information may no longer be enough.

You may need to understand your circumstances.

That's where a conversation with a specialist family law solicitor can help.

An initial consultation gives you the opportunity to explain your circumstances, ask questions and understand the legal issues that may be relevant to you.

It can help turn:

"I don't know what I'm supposed to do."

into:

"I understand my options."

That can be an important difference when you're making decisions about your family, your finances and your future.

At Family Law Consultants, we understand that family law isn't just about legal documents and procedures.

It's about people's lives.

That's why our specialist family law solicitors take the time to understand each client's individual circumstances and explain the legal position clearly and in plain English.

If you've been putting that first conversation off, perhaps this is the week to make it.

Book an initial consultation with Family Law Consultants.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Putting Family First.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

29/08/2026

You don't have to have all the answers before you ask for help.

If you're going through separation or divorce, it can feel as though there are suddenly hundreds of questions that need answering.

What happens to the family home?
What happens to your finances?
What about the children?
Do you have to go to court?
What should you do first?

And perhaps the biggest question of all:

"What does this mean for my future?"

It's completely understandable to feel uncertain.

Every family is different.

And that's why someone else's experience doesn't necessarily tell you what will happen in your situation.

You also don't need to know exactly what you want to do before speaking to a solicitor.

An initial consultation can simply be an opportunity to explain what's happening, ask the questions that matter to you and understand the legal issues that may be relevant.

It doesn't mean you've committed yourself to a particular course of action.

It doesn't mean you have to go to court.

And it doesn't mean you have to make a decision that day.

It means you're taking the time to understand your position before making important decisions.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors provide advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances.

If you've been thinking about getting advice but haven't yet made that first call, perhaps this is the time to take that first step.

When you're ready to understand your options, we're here to help.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Putting Family First.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

28/08/2026

"Who gets the house?"

It's often one of the first questions people ask when they separate.

And it's understandable.

For many families, the family home is their biggest financial asset.

It's also the place where the children live, where memories have been made and where everyday life has taken place for years.

So deciding what happens to it can be much more complicated than simply asking:

"Whose name is on the deeds?"

Where children are involved, their circumstances and needs may also be relevant when financial matters are being considered.

There can be different possibilities depending on the circumstances.

For some families, selling the property may form part of the financial arrangements.

In others, one person may remain in the home.

There can also be questions about whether either person can realistically afford the property and mortgage going forward.

This is why we would caution against relying on statements such as:

"The house is in my name, so it's mine."

or:

"We'll just sell it and split the money."

Those statements may sound straightforward, but they don't take account of the wider circumstances.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors help clients understand the legal issues surrounding property and financial settlements and provide advice tailored to their individual circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Book an initial consultation with one of our specialist family law solicitors.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

"If I get divorced, am I going to have to go to court?"It's a question that worries many people.For some, the thought of...
27/08/2026

"If I get divorced, am I going to have to go to court?"

It's a question that worries many people.

For some, the thought of standing in a courtroom is enough to make them delay getting legal advice altogether.

But divorce doesn't automatically mean a lengthy court battle.

Where people are able to reach agreement, there can be different ways of resolving family law issues without asking a judge to decide every aspect of the case.

Depending on the circumstances, these can include negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution.

That doesn't mean court proceedings are never necessary.

If an agreement can't be reached about financial matters, for example, it is possible to ask the court to make a financial order. The court process can involve different stages and opportunities to resolve matters before a final hearing.

There are also specific processes and requirements around mediation before certain applications to court, although there are exceptions to this requirement.

The important thing is that there isn't one route through family law that applies to every family.

Your circumstances are unique.

So if you've been avoiding speaking to a solicitor because you're worried that doing so automatically means "going to court", that isn't necessarily the case.

At Family Law Consultants, our specialist family law solicitors can explain the legal process and provide advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Book an initial consultation.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances. If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

26/08/2026

"Surely it has to be 50/50?"

It's a question that comes up regularly when parents separate.

There can be a common assumption that if both parents want to be equally involved in their children's lives, the answer must be an exact 50/50 split of time.

But children's arrangements aren't necessarily about dividing time into mathematically equal portions.

Every family is different.

What works well for one family may not work at all for another.

When parents separate, the focus should be on arrangements that are appropriate for the children and workable for the family as a whole.

That might involve children spending substantial time with both parents, but the precise arrangements will depend on the individual circumstances.

The important point is that there isn't a standard timetable that every separated family has to follow.

If you're trying to work out arrangements for your children, it can be tempting to search online for a formula or compare your situation with another family.

At Family Law Consultants, we help parents understand the legal framework surrounding children following separation and explain the options available based on their individual circumstances.

If you're struggling to work out what happens next, an initial consultation can help you understand the legal position and the options that may be available to you.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Book an initial consultation with one of our specialist family law solicitors.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances.

If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Could your pension be one of the most important assets in your divorce?When people start thinking about the financial si...
25/08/2026

Could your pension be one of the most important assets in your divorce?

When people start thinking about the financial side of separation, the family home is usually one of the first things that comes to mind.

Then perhaps savings.
Investments.
Cars.
Other property.

Pensions can be much easier to overlook.

That's potentially a significant issue because pensions can represent a substantial financial asset.

Depending on the circumstances, pensions can potentially be dealt with in different ways, including pension sharing, pension attachment or pension offsetting. Each option has different implications.

A pension may not be accessible for many years, and its value and benefits can work very differently from cash or property.

There can also be significant differences between different pension arrangements.

So if you're separating, don't assume that because your pension is in your name, it automatically falls outside the financial discussions.

At Family Law Consultants, we can help you understand the legal issues surrounding financial settlements and explain how pensions may need to be considered as part of the wider financial picture.

If you're going through separation or divorce and pensions are likely to be relevant, we'd be pleased to discuss your circumstances.

📞 0333 920 5911

🌐 www.familylawconsultants.co.uk

Book an initial consultation with one of our specialist family law solicitors.



Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every family situation is different, and the legal position depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Nothing in this post should be relied upon as advice about your own circumstances. If you require advice tailored to your situation, please seek guidance from a qualified family law solicitor.

Family Law Consultants is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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