Family law and divorce solicitors for Birmingham

What services do our Birmingham family lawyers offer?

Family law covers a broad and often complicated range of issues, and every situation is different. Whatever you're going through, our specialist family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your case before offering tailored advice. We can help with:

• Divorce and separation: Ending a marriage is never easy. Whether you're considering divorce or a formal separation agreement, our divorce solicitors will work to minimise conflict and stress while protecting your rights.
• Financial settlements: Dividing finances after a divorce or separation is one of the most complex areas of family law. Our specialist divorce lawyers help clients in Birmingham pursue fair financial settlements, taking into account all assets, including property, pensions, savings, and business interests.
• Child arrangements: Our family lawyers place the welfare of your children at the centre of everything they do, helping you reach fair, workable child arrangements for living arrangements, contact, and visitation.
• Civil partnership dissolution: If you're looking to dissolve a civil partnership, our civil partnership solicitors can guide you through the process and help you reach fair financial and child arrangements.
• Cohabitation agreements and disputes: Unlike married couples, cohabiting partners have no automatic right to a share of their partner's property if the relationship ends. A cohabitation agreement can help protect both parties. If a dispute has already arisen, our family lawyers can advise you on your rights and options.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can provide important protection for both parties, setting out clearly how assets should be divided in the event of a relationship breakdown.

Why choose Slater and Gordon as your family solicitors?

Having the right support at your side makes a real difference, and our experienced family law solicitors have a proven track record of securing positive outcomes for clients across a range of cases, from divorce and separation to finances and child arrangements.

• We are recognised in the Legal 500, one of the most respected independent legal directories in the UK.
• We're Lexcel accredited, awarded by The Law Society to recognise our rigorous standards of client care, practice management, and legal compliance.
• We are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you can be assured of our commitment to professionalism, transparency, and your best interests at all times.
• We're proud members of Resolution, a national organisation of family justice professionals committed to resolving family law matters in a constructive, non-confrontational way that considers the needs of the whole family.
• As a national law firm with offices across the UK, we bring the resources and expertise of a leading national practice to clients in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. We also offer remote consultations by video or telephone, giving you flexibility and convenience.

How much do our divorce and family lawyers for Birmingham cost?

We believe the cost of independent legal advice shouldn't stop you from finding the help you need. That's why we offer a range of funding options, including fixed-fee and low-cost solutions.

Our initial consultation costs just £180 (including VAT) for 45 minutes and gives you straightforward, practical legal advice, whatever challenge you're facing. We also provide a fixed-fee divorce for £600 (including VAT), plus court fees.

If you choose to instruct us, you'll be supported by a dedicated family law solicitor who provides transparent cost estimates from the outset. We understand that cost is an important consideration for any family, so we aim to offer clear, expert legal advice that helps you make informed decisions without unnecessary stress or expense.

Please note that we do not currently undertake work on a Legal Aid basis.

How to arrange an initial consultation with our family lawyers

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but arranging your initial consultation is simple and stress-free. When you contact us, you'll speak to a member of our team who will book your 45-minute fixed-fee appointment with one of our expert family law and divorce solicitors at a time that suits you.

Your consultation will take place remotely, either by video call or telephone depending on what works best for you.

During your consultation, you can expect your solicitor to:

• Listen carefully to your circumstances and identify the key legal issues
• Explain how family law applies to your specific situation in clear, accessible language
• Set out the options available to you and the process involved in each
• Advise on which approach is best suited to your circumstances and goals
• Outline the potential costs involved so you can plan accordingly
• Provide a clear picture of the next steps

To prepare, it's helpful to have key dates and information ready, such as the date of your marriage or civil partnership, the date you separated, details of any children, and a broad overview of your financial position, including property, savings, income, debts, and pensions.

How to find our Birmingham office

Our Birmingham office is located at The Lewis Building, 35 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF.

Based in the city centre, our office is easy to reach, with Snow Hill train station just a four-minute walk away and Birmingham New Street seven minutes away. It's also conveniently accessible from the M5, M6 and M42 motorway network.