Rayden Solicitors

Rayden Solicitors Family Law Specialists http://www.raydensolicitors.co.uk Rayden Solicitors is a specialist firm of family law solicitors. We have five offices in St.

Albans, Berkhamsted, Beaconsfield, Hampstead & Bishop's Stortford. Whilst we are based in the Home Counties we conduct most of our cases in London and our clients are based throughout the UK and internationally. The firm combines specialist knowledge and experience with a cost-effective approach that recognises the financial constraints that can occur for each party. Areas of Law

Separation, divo

rce, and disputes about children are widely recognised as some of the most stressful events an individual may face in their life. Rayden Solicitors is a specialist family law practice. We have provided a brief introduction to the majority of the areas we cover. If you have any questions about these topics or any other area of family law which is not detailed, please do not hesitate to contact us or, alternatively, contact one of our specialist practitioners.

How are pre-marital pensions dealt with on divorce?The recent decision of HHJ Hess in BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B) delves ...
17/06/2026

How are pre-marital pensions dealt with on divorce?

The recent decision of HHJ Hess in BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B) delves deep into the treatment of pensions on divorce, particularly where substantial pension rights accrued before the marriage. The case also provides a useful reminder of the court’s restrained approach to “add back” arguments.

In his latest blog, Senior Associate Adam Dunkley looks at this recent reported case involving pre-marital pensions division and why the decision matters.

You can read Adam's blog here:

https://raydensolicitors.co.uk/asset-division/pensions-matrimonialisation-and-the-limits-of-sharing-bs-v-hc-2026-ewfc-20-b/

16/06/2026

Our Berkhamsted team thoroughly enjoyed competing against other local business in the Berkhamsted Quest last Friday.

We were delighted to sponsor a gold hotspot at this wonderful local event again this year which supports the vital work of

As the cherry on the cake, the team picked up the winner's trophy on the day! Many thanks to the team at The Hospice of St Francis for getting us away from our desks and organising another superb event.

For parents by virtue of surrogacy, why is it your baby, who is tied to you by your DNA, is not legally your child until...
15/06/2026

For parents by virtue of surrogacy, why is it your baby, who is tied to you by your DNA, is not legally your child until you get a parental Order? And why, under UK Law, is the only legal parent the surrogate, who may not share and DNA with the child in question?

In her latest blog, Partner Jennifer Moore discusses the current process in the UK to become recognised as the legal parents of a child born via a surrogacy arrangement.

You can read Jennifer's blog here:
https://raydensolicitors.co.uk/blog/whos-the-daddy-surrogacy-law-in-the-uk/

If you would like to speak to Jennifer, or any of our family law specialists about a surrogacy arrangement, please do get in touch.

14/06/2026

This week, our team enjoyed a friendly game of netball with Evelyn Partners. Despite the weather’s attempts to dampen spirits, it was a fantastic evening filled with camaraderie and competition. A big thank you to the Evelyn Partners team for joining us!

Join our new team in Bristol! 📣 We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join our Brist...
13/06/2026

Join our new team in Bristol! 📣

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join our Bristol team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide dedicated support to Partners and Fee Earners across the team.

Find out more and apply:
https://raydensolicitors.co.uk/careers/vacancies/personal-assistant-3/

Please note that we not accept submissions from external agencies.

The Rayden teams are limbering up for the Berkhamsted Quest today!We are delighted to be sponsoring a gold hotspot at th...
12/06/2026

The Rayden teams are limbering up for the Berkhamsted Quest today!

We are delighted to be sponsoring a gold hotspot at this fantastic team-building event for local businesses in Berkhamsted. The event supports the valuable work of The Hospice of St Francis

May the best team win! 🔎 🌟

What do cohabiting couples need to know about the proposed cohabitation law reforms?In her latest blog, Associate Solici...
11/06/2026

What do cohabiting couples need to know about the proposed cohabitation law reforms?

In her latest blog, Associate Solicitor Beth Kivelä discusses:
🔸 How the law currently stands for cohabitants
🔸 The proposed reforms
🔸 What this would mean for cohabiting couples
🔸 What cohabiting couples should do now to prepare

You can read Beth's blog here:
https://tinyurl.com/88axkvya

If you would like to speak to Beth, or any of our family law specialists about this issue, please do get in touch.

11/06/2026

We had a record turn out for the London Legal Walk this week with eighteen team members taking on the 10km challenge. ✨

The team walked through London alongside many other legal professionals from across the country, raising much needed funds for The London Legal Support Trust, an independent charity that raises funds for free legal advice services in London and the South East.

Well done to all of our fabulous walkers! 👟 ✨

Our Bishop's Stortford team are looking forward to welcoming their guests for their Lunch Club at SKEW today.The Lunch C...
11/06/2026

Our Bishop's Stortford team are looking forward to welcoming their guests for their Lunch Club at SKEW today.

The Lunch Club is a quarterly networking lunch for business professionals in the Bishop's Stortford area. If you would like to join us next time, please do get in touch.

This evening, Executive Partner Julian Bremner and David Walden-Smith from 29 Bedford Row will host the summer forum mee...
10/06/2026

This evening, Executive Partner Julian Bremner and David Walden-Smith from 29 Bedford Row will host the summer forum meeting in their new roles as Chair and Vice Chair of the Forum of Family Arbitrators. This event is a valuable opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions about the key issues facing family arbitrators today.

A special thank you to 29 Bedford Row for graciously hosting this evening's event.

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Catherine House, Adelaide Street
Saint Albans
AL35BA

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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