Specialist Local Family Law and Divorce Solicitors
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences many people go through. Alongside the emotional impact, there are often worries about children, finances, the family home and what life will look like in the future. At Bonallack & Bishop, our Salisbury divorce solicitors provide straightforward legal advice designed to help you move forward with confidence. We advise clients in Salisbury and Amesbury, across Wiltshire and throughout England and Wales on all aspects of divorce, separation and other aspects of family law.
Whether your separation is relatively amicable or highly contested, our experienced family law team can guide you through the process carefully and professionally.
Call Us Now on Salisbury 01722 422300 – or Email Us Now for Your FREE Specialist 30 Minutes Divorce and Family Law Advice.
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Divorce Solicitors Based in Salisbury
Our Salisbury office has advised local families for many years. We understand that many people looking for Family law advice want a solicitor who is approachable, practical and easy to deal with.
We regularly help clients from Salisbury and surrounding areas including:
- Amesbury
- Wilton
- Downton
- Fordingbridge
- Tidworth
- Romsey
- Shaftesbury
- South Wiltshire villages
We also act for military personnel and military families connected with the Salisbury Plain area.
Our family law team includes four lawyers – all of whom specialise in divorce and family law only. And the team is headed by Dinshaw Printer, who also sits as a deputy district court judge
How Our Salisbury Divorce Solicitors Can Help
Every relationship breakdown is different. Some people simply want help dealing with the legal paperwork. Others need support resolving complicated financial or child arrangement issues.
Our divorce solicitors can help with the full range of legal issues arising out of relationship breakdown and family law including the following:
- Divorce applications
- Responding to divorce proceedings
- Financial settlements
- Division of property and pensions
- Child arrangements
- Child and spouse maintenance
- Separation agreements
- Consent orders
- Cohabitation disputes
- Domestic abuse issues
- Family mediation advice and support
- Negotiated settlements
- Court proceedings where necessary
- Private adoption
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
We aim to resolve matters constructively whenever possible, often using family mediation and avoiding the need for a much delayed expensive and stressful contested final court hearing whenever possible. However, where agreement cannot be reached, we are experienced in representing clients through court proceedings.
Clear Advice in Plain English
Many people worry that speaking to a solicitor will feel intimidating or overly legalistic. We focus on giving practical advice in plain English.
We explain:
- What your options are
- What the likely timescales may be
- What a court is likely to consider important
- What outcomes may realistically be achievable
- What the costs are likely to be
This helps clients make informed decisions at what is often a very difficult time.
Divorce and Financial Settlements
One of the most important parts of divorce is resolving financial matters properly.
This may include:
- The family home
- Savings and investments
- Business interests
- Pensions
- Inheritances
- Debts and liabilities
- Ongoing income needs
Even where couples agree matters informally, it is usually important to record the agreement properly in a legally binding consent order approved by the court. Without this, financial claims may remain open in the future.
Our Salisbury divorce solicitors regularly assist clients in negotiating practical financial settlements designed to provide long-term certainty.
Divorce Involving Property
Property issues are often one of the biggest sources of stress during separation. Questions commonly include:
- Can one person stay in the house?
- Does the property need to be sold?
- What happens if children still live there?
- What if one person paid more towards the property?
- What happens to jointly owned investment property?
We regularly advise on both straightforward and more complex property arrangements.
Children Issues
Children are often the main concern for separating couples. Our family law team can advise on:
- Living arrangements
- Time spent with each parent
- Schooling issues
- Holiday arrangements
- Parental responsibility
- Relocation disputes
- Communication problems between parents
We understand that court proceedings involving children can be emotionally difficult. Wherever possible, we encourage constructive solutions that focus on the best interests of the child.
Fixed Fee Divorce Options
Many clients want certainty about legal costs. That is why we introduced our fixed fee divorce/dissolution service – just £750 (plus VAT and the Court Fee),
But please note that this fixed fee offer is only available to help you to dissolve your marriage. It does not cover any property dispute, financial settlement or arrangements for your children. With regard to these additional issues, we will always discuss likely costs with you clearly at the outset.
Local Salisbury Solicitors You Can Meet Face to Face
Although many legal matters can now be handled remotely, some clients still prefer face-to-face meetings with a local solicitor.
Our Salisbury and Amesbury offices allows local clients to meet with an experienced Solicitor in person if they prefer.
We also offer telephone and video appointments for convenience.
Divorce and Family Mediation
Here at Bonallack and Bishop we have been strong supporters of mediation for many years. And a member of our family law team, Liam Oliver is a jointly qualified lawyer/family mediator.
In many, though not all, situations, mediation can help couples reach agreement more quickly and cost-effectively.
Mediation may be able to help you with:
- Financial discussions
- Child arrangements
- Communication difficulties
- Reducing conflict
Our solicitors can advise you alongside mediation to help you understand your legal position before final agreements are reached.
Military Divorce Solicitors Near Salisbury and Amesbury
Because of the strong military presence in the local area, we regularly advise military personnel and military families.
Military divorce cases can sometimes involve additional considerations including:
- Armed Forces pensions
- Overseas postings
- Military accommodation
- Deployment issues affecting children arrangements
Our team has experience dealing with these types of situations sensitively and practically. 2 of our family law team are actually children of military fathers – so they really understand these issues.
And don’t forget – we always offer a 10% discount to all serving and retired military personnel.
Supportive and Practical Legal Advice
Many people contact us at one of the most difficult points in their lives. We understand the importance of combining legal expertise with a calm and supportive approach.
Clients often want:
- Prompt responses
- Clear explanations
- Realistic advice
- Sensible negotiation
- A practical path forward
That is exactly what our Salisbury divorce and family law team aims to provide.
Speak to Our Salisbury Divorce Solicitors
If you are considering separation or divorce, early legal advice can often help avoid unnecessary problems later.
Bonallack & Bishop’s Salisbury divorce solicitors advise clients across Salisbury, Wiltshire and surrounding areas on divorce, finances and children matters.
Contact our family law team today to arrange an initial discussion.
Call Us Now on FREEPHONE 0800 1404544 or One of Our Local Office Numbers – or Email Us Now for Your FREE Specialist 30 Minutes Divorce and Family Law Advice.