Family Law Solicitors in Cardiff

Any legal issue involving your family has the potential to be stressful, especially where the outcome may affect your life and that of your loved ones for years to come. Our family law solicitors in Cardiff have the high-level expertise needed to guide you through even the most challenging matters in a way that protects your immediate and long-term interests.

At hpjv solicitors, we offer down-to-earth legal advice underpinned by a keen understanding of the many different outcomes that can be achieved and the risks you may face. As such, we can help you get the best possible result for your situation while making the process as clear, straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Our family solicitors in Cardiff have considerable expertise in matters including:

Divorce & separation
Prenuptial agreements & cohabitation agreements
Adoption
Child care proceedings & children in care
Child name change
Domestic violence

You deserve the very best family law advice delivered in a friendly, professional way, which is exactly what we offer to each and every client.

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Speak to one of our expert family law solicitors in Cardiff today by calling 02921 304307 or send us an enquiry.

How our family solicitors in Cardiff can help you

Divorce & Separation

A divorce or separation is one of the toughest situations many of us will ever face in life. But with the right legal advice and support, it can be possible to make the process much easier on you, while ensuring that your future happiness and financial security are protected.

Our divorce lawyers in Cardiff can provide proactive advice on all of the issues you need to consider and all of the ways that ending your relationship will affect your life and those of your loved ones. We can make sure you are fully prepared for what’s to come and support you through all of the legal steps you need to take.

Our expertise includes all issues related to divorce and separation, including divorce and civil partnership dissolution proceedings, the division of finances and arrangements for children.

Prenuptial Agreements & Cohabitation Agreements

When taking your relationship to the next stage of commitment, it might seem pessimistic or unromantic to think about what would happen if things do not work out. However, it is important to be realistic and consider your future financial security, as well as taking steps to reduce the risk of conflict in the event of a separation.

If you are getting married, a prenuptial agreement can protect you against the risk of any dispute over the division of assets if you one day divorce. This is especially worth considering where there is a big disparity in wealth or assets between the couple and/or where there are children from previous relationships to consider. If you are already married, you can get equivalent protection with a postnuptial agreement.

For couples who are living together without getting married, a cohabitation agreement is highly recommended. It is important to understand that you do not have any automatic legal right to each other’s assets if you are not married or in a civil partnership, so agreeing how you would split your assets in advance can protect you and avoid conflict later.

Adoption

Adoption can be a wonderful way to add to your family and provide a much-needed home for children, but the adoption process can be long and complicated. It is therefore worth seeking expert legal support to help you through adoption proceedings.

Our family lawyers in Cardiff can advise you on exactly what the process involves and what you need to do to get ready for it. We can then be by your side through every step of adoption proceedings, giving you the best chance of a successful adoption.

Child Care Proceedings & Children in Care

When Social Services become involved with your family it can be, understandably, very scary and upsetting. Having the right people supporting you really can make all the difference to the outcome for your family.

At hpjv, our family lawyers are experts in child care proceedings. We can assist with issues including addressing concerns raised by Social Services, responding to care proceedings and your options if your child has been removed from your care.

We can advise someone on making an application for SGO order and also responding to being served with notice of an application.

Child Name Change

Changing a child’s name can be a routine matter or it can sometimes be more contentious. Whatever the circumstances, we can guide you through the process, keeping it simple for you.

If you need urgent help, we can often arrange same day change of name appointments, subject to availability.

Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse can take many forms and affect people of all ages and genders. If you or a loved one have experienced any type of domestic abuse, please know that our team are here to help and that you do have options.

Depending on your situation and requirements, we can take immediate action to protect you and your family, so if you need help, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can be confident that you will be believed and treated with respect by our team.

We can use options including Non-Molestation Orders to prevent someone from physically abusing you, threatening you or approaching you. We can use an Occupation Order to make your abuser leave your home, even if the property is in their name. We can also use a Protection From Harassment Order to stop your abuser doing things that distress, scare, humiliate or threaten you, including actions such as contacting you, stalking you, verbally abusing you, abusing you online and damaging your property.

Our family law advice fees in Cardiff

The cost of family law advice can be a concern, so we aim to be transparent from the outset. When you contact us, we will discuss our fees and any other costs that may be involved in your case upfront. In many cases, we can offer fixed fees, so you know the exact cost of our service from the beginning.

We work hard to keep our costs affordable, making sure that our fees are competitive and reflect the level of expertise we offer.

To find out more about our family law advice fees in Cardiff, please get in touch.

Our family lawyers’ expertise

At hpjv, our family lawyers have decades of combined experience supporting families and individuals through the full range of family law issues that life can throw their way. With extensive specialist expertise, we can ably advise on those matters that are relatively straightforward, as well as those that are highly complex and daunting to deal with.

You may be worried about the potential for conflict, the need for court proceedings, damage to important relationships and costly legal fees. The good news is that our family law solicitors have strong skills in alternative dispute resolution, including private negotiation and family mediation. This means we can typically find an amicable way forward while keeping conflict and cost to a minimum.

You can have confidence in our expertise and service as we are independently accredited by the Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation and Children Law Accreditation. Our team also includes a member of Resolution, the UK’s leading network for family law professionals dedicated to non-confrontational approaches to family legal matters.