The team have such a vast level of experience and knowledge.
This is unarguably the best family team in the South West. They are great team players and work collaboratively.
Michelmores are capable of dealing with a range of complex matters that may arise within the context of divorce proceedings.
Michelmores have a strong reputation for being robust and they fight their clients’ corner very strongly.
The family team one of the best in the area, with a well deserved reputation fantastic client care and strategic representation. They offer a high-level service that is then reflected in proceedings where bundles/pleadings are prepared immaculately and clients feel supported and confident. I am always delighted to work with Michelmores, knowing that the brief and papers will be immaculate and the client’s expectations well managed.
The family team at Michelmores has gone from strength to strength since being headed up by Daniel Eames. The team has expanded including by establishing a thriving office in Bristol. The family team at Michelmores have high quality work as a result of the excellent service the team provides. The team provides a high level of representation across the range of levels of seniority. Clients are represented by strong, determined solicitors who fight hard to secure the best outcome.
A full-service law firm with footholds around the world, they bring excellence wherever they go.
Expert family lawyers
Led by one of the leading international family law experts in the UK, Daniel Eames, our award-winning team achieves creative, family-focused solutions, always acting with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.
We regularly advise international high net worth, ultra-high net worth and high profile individuals around the world, entrepreneurs, professionals and their family members, in some of the most complex family law cases in the UK. We are known for specialising in tricky international cases, and cases that are particularly financially and emotionally complex.
We support individuals and their family members at all stages of life, with a particular focus on wealth protection, not only in connection with divorce or separation but also in relation to nuptial agreements, and the rights of unmarried couples.
Our lawyers are all members of Resolution, the family law membership organisation committed to resolving family matters in a co-operative way. The team is recognised by industry professionals and is highly rated in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Chambers, Legal 500 and Spears.
Supporting you at every step
Our dedicated team take time to understand your issues and provide bespoke advice to help you make the best decisions in your particular circumstances.
Where court proceedings are not appropriate, we have the in-house expertise to offer mediation, collaborative law and arbitration to help resolve family disputes. We are supported by our private wealth colleagues, as well as top quality divorce coaches, counsellors and independent financial advisors, to provide solutions to safeguard your future legal, emotional and financial security.
Divorce and separation
If you are thinking about separating, it is important to seek legal advice at an early stage to understand the law, guide you through the process and to protect your interests.
Our Family lawyers have significant expertise in providing support through your divorce, civil partnership dissolution or separation (whether after marriage or living together), every step of the way.
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Financial arrangements
Family financial arrangements can be complex. Our specialist lawyers have a strong track record of establishing a bespoke strategy from the outset, and achieving the best outcomes for you.
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Children
For separating couples who have children, reaching an agreement about the arrangements for children (including their care and financial provision) is often the most important consideration.
Our Family team has the expertise required to help you to navigate any challenges and find the right solution for your family.
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Cohabitation and living together
It is increasingly common for couples to live together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. Many people still believe that living with a partner for a certain amount of time would give you the same rights as married or civil partnership couples when you separate, however this is not the case.
If a cohabiting couple separates, there are often complex arrangements to consider and resolve, and our experts can help guide you through this.
For unmarried couples who are about to start living together, we can also advise about the steps to take that can offer the best possible future protection.
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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Increasingly, couples are choosing to enter into pre-nuptial agreements (before marriage) and post-nuptial agreements (during a marriage) to protect assets in the event of a future relationship breakdown. Greater recognition has been given to nuptial agreements within the law in England and Wales over recent years. Our team has extensive experience in advising individuals and their families on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – often as part of their wider wealth planning objectives.
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International family law
Head of team, Daniel Eames, is a recognised expert in international matters. As chair of Resolution’s International Committee, a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and member of Lord Justice Moylan’s International Family Law Committee, Daniel is at the pinnacle of his profession. He regularly advises high net worth individuals with international connections in complex financial disputes and with issues relating to children, often including thorny cross-border issues.
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Court and alternatives
We always consider the best ways of resolving family law issues in a way that is tailored to suit the individual and their family. Our expert lawyers are trained mediators and collaborative lawyers and can offer and guide you through these processes. We offer round table meetings, solicitor-led negotiations, collaborative law, Private FDRs and arbitration. We work closely with other professionals (IFAs, counsellors, therapists, coaches) to ensure our clients are receiving the appropriate support when needed.
