Divorce & Separation

The breakdown of a relationship is never easy. Whether you are considering divorce, ending a civil partnership or separating from a partner, getting the right legal advice can help you understand your position and make informed decisions about your future.

At Bridge McFarland LLP, our expert divorce and separation solicitors provide practical, straightforward advice tailored to your individual circumstances. As part of our wider family law services, we can guide you through the legal process while also helping you address related issues concerning your children, finances, property and other assets.

Our family law team advises clients across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire and is committed to finding a workable solution that is right for you and your family.

Legal Advice When a Relationship Ends

No two relationships or separations are the same. For some people, the priority will be completing the divorce or dissolution process as simply as possible. For others, there may be significant financial assets, property, business interests or arrangements for children to resolve.

You may also need legal advice even where you are not getting divorced. Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners, which can make issues involving jointly owned property and finances particularly important when a relationship ends.

Our solicitors can advise you on your rights and responsibilities, explain the different options available and help you decide on the most appropriate way forward.

Divorce and Separation Services

We provide specialist advice across a range of divorce, separation and relationship matters, including:

• High Net Worth Divorce
• No Fault Divorce
• Civil Partnership Dissolution
• Cohabitation
• Separation Agreements
• Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

Our divorce solicitors can guide you through the process of ending a marriage under the no-fault divorce system, from making or responding to an application through to obtaining the final order.

Where a divorce involves significant or complex assets, our team can provide advice tailored to the additional considerations that can arise in a high net worth divorce.

We also advise couples who wish to dissolve a civil partnership, as well as married couples who have separated but want to formally record the arrangements they have reached through a separation agreement.

Divorce is not the only situation in which relationship advice may be required. Our solicitors advise unmarried couples on cohabitation and the legal implications of living together or separating. This can include advice concerning cohabitation agreements, declarations of trust, property ownership and disputes following the breakdown of a relationship.

We can also help couples plan for the future by preparing or advising on pre and post nuptial agreements. These agreements can provide greater clarity about how assets and finances should be treated if a marriage subsequently ends.

Divorce, Children and Financial Arrangements

The legal process of ending a marriage or civil partnership is only one aspect of separation. You may also need to consider what will happen to your finances, your home and arrangements for your children.

Our family law solicitors can advise on financial matters arising from divorce and separation, including financial settlements and the division of property, pensions and other assets. Where appropriate, we can work alongside other professionals to help establish the value of more complex assets and financial interests.

Where children are involved, their needs and wellbeing will often be a key priority. Our specialist child law solicitors can provide advice on arrangements for children following separation, including where they will live and the time they spend with each parent.

By considering these issues alongside the divorce or separation itself, we can help you understand the wider implications of the decisions you make and work towards arrangements that provide greater certainty for the future.

Resolving Divorce and Separation Without Going to Court

Court proceedings are not always necessary when a relationship ends.

Where appropriate, we will help you explore ways of reaching an agreement constructively and minimising unnecessary conflict. This can include negotiation, mediation and Collaborative Law.

Collaborative Law provides an opportunity for separating couples and their respective solicitors to work together to resolve matters without going through the traditional court process. Mediation can also enable couples to discuss the issues between them with the assistance of an independent mediator.

Every case is unique, and our specialist family lawyers will advise you at the outset about the approach most suited to your circumstances.

If an agreement cannot be reached or alternative dispute resolution is not appropriate, we can advise and assist you throughout court proceedings.

Experienced Divorce Solicitors in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire

Our divorce and separation solicitors understand that the end of a relationship can involve difficult personal, practical and financial decisions. We will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly and help you determine the best way forward.

With offices across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby and Hull, our professional and caring family law team is here to provide support throughout the divorce or separation process.

Get in Touch with Our Divorce and Separation Solicitors

If you are considering divorce or separation, ending a civil partnership or need advice about your rights following the breakdown of a relationship, speak to our experienced family lawyers.

Contact any of our offices today or call 0800 987 8800 to discuss how we can help.

Other Legal Services

We can also provide specialist legal advice on other areas of law that may be relevant when dealing with a divorce or separation, such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Management, and Conveyancing.