Divorce Solicitors
Our divorce team understand that going through a divorce can be an emotional and confusing experience. Our team has extensive experience in dealing sensitively with complex legal issues and regularly acts for business and professional people, affluent individuals, farmers and landowners and their spouses. Opal Legal has been recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm.
Divorce Solicitors
Our divorce solicitors understand that getting a divorce can be an emotional and confusing experience. Our family law lawyers have extensive experience in dealing sensitively with complex legal issues following a marriage breakdown.
Our dedicated team of divorce lawyers are experts in providing specialist legal advice tailored towards your individual family needs. We will guide you through the divorce process to ensure you get the right outcome.
We can also work closely with other departments internally, including Property Lawyers, Corporate and Commercial Lawyers, to ensure that your financial needs are protected comprehensively. We have extensive experience in acting on behalf of business and professional people, affluent individuals, farmers, landowners and their spouses on divorce.
We can also help you to navigate a financial settlement and assist you with arrangements for your children.
No Fault Divorce
The 6th of April 2022 was a monumental day in family law. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into force, introducing No-Fault Divorce.
Under the new ‘No Fault’ system, parties are no longer required to raise allegations of blameworthy behaviour against the other, marking the end of the ‘Blame Game’.
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How will no fault divorce work?
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Why is no fault divorce better?
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How long do you have to be separated to get a no fault divorce?
Our Approach to Divorce
We act with integrity. We do not fee build at the client's expense. We provide experienced divorce legal advice to ensure that you achieve the right outcome.
We understand the stress caused when relationships break down. We work hard building close relationships with the best forensic accountants, tax specialists, pension actuaries and independent financial advisers to assist the client to get the right information and help them rebuild their family's future.
If you would like to talk to us, in confidence, about how we can help regarding divorce matters, please get in touch.
Why Work With Our Family Team?
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Our specialist family law solicitors are experts in complex, high-value divorce, and family disputes.
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Our family law solicitors are recognised by the Legal 500.
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Our family team are all members of Resolution, the largest organisation of family lawyers in the UK, and are dedicated to dealing with matters in a non-confrontational and constructive way.
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Our team were shortlisted for the family law firm of the year (North) and financial remedies team of the year (National) at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2022.
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Our team work closely with other departments internally, including property, employment, corporate and commercial lawyers, to ensure that your financial needs are protected comprehensively.
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We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the very best legal advice and support for your family law issues.
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We have a large team of expert solicitors and can meet your deadlines.
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We are a full-service law company with a single location, which ensures our employees interact effectively and efficiently
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We use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently. Geographical distance is no bar to us from providing excellent client service.
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We provide regular legal updates via our blogs, social media and local radio appearances.
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Check out the Opal Legal Promise for more information on the benefits of working with us.
Testimonials
"Opal Legal Services has been a lifesaver for me. Their team of experts helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you, Opal Legal Services!"
John Smith
Contact Opal Legal Solicitors
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