Family Law
Are you looking for an experienced barrister who can guide you, represent you, and fight your corner from the very start?
At Direct Barrister Network, our specialist family law barristers provide Direct Access support to clients who need clear, confident and compassionate advice.
Direct access to expert representation in court
Our barristers are highly trained professionals, ready to present your case persuasively and confidently. They have acted in complex and high-profile family matters, they know how judges think and all are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Our family law team regularly handles matters including:
Divorce and separation
Financial settlements and asset division
Child arrangements and parental responsibility disputes
Non-molestation and occupation orders
Child abduction
Fact Find and Final Hearings
Parental alienation
Domestic abuse and protective injunctions
Cohabitation issues and property disputes
How we can help
Cost-effective legal support through Direct Access
You avoid paying solicitors’ fees for tasks you don’t need. You get high-level specialist advice without the traditional price tag.
Get fast, professional family law advice
Contact us today to discuss your issue in confidence and find out how we can support you.
Family Law FAQs
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A child arrangements order is a court order that decides who looks after a child, where the child will live, and how often they will see each parent.
It’s usually used when parents can’t agree on how to share childcare. The main goal of the order is always to make sure what’s best for the child comes first.
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Yes. If circumstances change - such as a parent relocating, income changes, or a shift in a child’s needs - an order may be varied. Our barristers can advise whether a formal change is necessary.
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It’s a common belief that if children live primarily with one parent - the “primary carer” (PC) - and have regular contact with the other parent, the “non-resident parent” (NRP), the primary carer can relocate with the children without challenge. In reality, this isn’t automatically the case. Legal considerations come into play, and there may be limits on how far - or even whether - you can move.
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A Form E is a detailed financial disclosure you have to share during divorce proceedings. It covers your income, assets, and debts, and you’ll need to back it up with the right documents.
The form can be pretty long - usually around 30 pages - and must be completed truthfully. Getting it wrong or leaving things out can slow down the process, cost you fines, or even affect your settlement.
Filling it out doesn’t cost anything, but mistakes can end up being expensive in terms of time and money. That’s why it’s a good idea to get help from one of our barristers - they can make sure everything’s filled out properly and nothing gets missed.
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All our barristers are fully qualified, regulated by the Bar Standards Board and specialise in family law. Many have years of hands-on experience and a strong track record in family courts across England and Wales.
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Yes. Everything you share with us is strictly confidential. Our barristers are legally obligated to safeguard your privacy at all times, so you can share the details of your case with confidence.