Family Law
Our specialist family law solicitors give clear guidance and aim to promote a swift, and where possible, an amicable end to your divorce and family issues.
Family Law Solicitors in Birmingham
Our team of family lawyers, based in Birmingham, resolves issues in a constructive way to secure the best possible outcomes for clients. We can often help you settle your family disputes out of court, but if court proceedings are necessary we have the expertise and experience to guide you through the process and we will take the robust approach called for.
We can advise you on:
Financial negotiations, including Pensions on divorce.
Pre-nuptial agreements
Cohabitation agreements and disputes
Civil partnerships
Rights of grandparents
Domestic abuse
Change of name deeds
Often the best and most amicable solutions are reached when a couple work them out together. Collaborative Law encourages couples to take a team like approach rather than working against each other. This helps to reduce the emotional cost to you both and any children involved.
Through a series of face to face meetings between the couple and their lawyers, parties verbally negotiate agreements sharing the common goals of seeking fair solutions. Assistance from other professionals such as accountants and financial advisers can be called upon where needed. Meetings are scheduled at times to suit and the agenda for each meeting is agreed by the couple involved. Collaborative Law’s high success rate is achieved through its demand for honesty and transparency and the removal of the threat of court proceedings.
The specialist lawyers in our family law services team based in Dorridge and Solihull are collaboratively trained so can offer the benefits of this approach to our clients. For more information call 0121 705 7571 or watch the video below.
We understand that you will need answers to many questions such as:
How long does a divorce take/ what does it cost?
Will I be able to stay in the family home?
Can I keep my pension on divorce?
Are the assets split 50/50 on divorce?
Am I going to see my children if I divorce?
Do I have to go to court?
Are pre-nuptial agreements binding?
If I live with someone what rights do they have?
We can provide the guidance and information you need. Call us on 0121 705 7571 without obligation.
Who is available to help?
Our matrimonial solicitors, Kathryn Ferris and Kirsten Wagner are members of “Resolution”, an organisation of lawyers who promote a constructive, non-confrontational approach to resolving family law matters.
Kathryn Ferris LLB (Hons)
Head of Family Department
Kathryn is a trained Collaborative Lawyer and passionately believes that the use of this process means clients avoid acrimony giving themselves the best chance of achieving an amicable resolution. She is a member of Resolution and a former chair and active participant of the Collaborative Family Law Group West Midlands.
Kathryn is experienced in all aspects of financial disputes but has particular expertise working with mid to high net worth clients who are separating after a long marriage. These cases often involve more complex legal issues such as how pensions can be retained or used flexibly to realise capital, business interests and identification of matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
She also advises on matters concerning children including arrangements following separation, applications to relocate and applications by grandparents and step-parents. Should it prove necessary to involve the court then she takes a robust approach to ensure clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in 2000 specialising exclusively in Family Law since 2002. She is now Head of the firm’s Family Department. The most rewarding aspect of her role is helping clients move on to the new phase of their life with confidence and security.
As a working mother she has plenty to fill her time away from the office, but particularly enjoys tennis, cycling, travelling and country walks preferably with a nice pub on route.
Kirsten Wagner LLB (Hons)
Solicitor - Associate - Family Law Department
Kirsten graduated from De Montfort University with a degree in Law in 2015 and gained experience as a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation at a firm in Leicester shortly after. She then completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in 2018 alongside working for a national law firm in Birmingham as an Employment Paralegal. Kirsten commenced her training at a niche corporate law firm in Dudley and has undertaken a seat in Corporate Law.
In her spare time, Kirsten enjoys cooking, going to live music events and spending time with friends and family.
Uzma Rasool LLB (Hons)
Trainee Solicitor
Uzma graduated from the University of Leicester with a 2.1 LLB Law Degree in July 2020 and completed the LPC with a Masters with a Distinction from the University of Law in Birmingham in August 2021.
Outside of work Uzma enjoys spending time with friends and family, shopping and watching as many Netflix series as she can.
Solihull: 0121 705 7571
Dorridge: 01564 779393