Family law is all we do, so we understand that divorce and separation can be an emotional and complicated time. Walker Family Law is here to help you navigate the divorce or separation process with compassion, understanding, and a commitment to reaching the right outcome for you and your family.
Whether you are divorcing, separating, or ending a civil partnership, our expert team of family lawyers will help you move forward with confidence.
Whether you are divorcing, separating, or ending a civil partnership, our expert team of family lawyers will help you move forward with confidence. The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership has many implications, legal and otherwise. During this challenging time, it is important to understand the potential outcomes of both separation and divorce.
This often means ending the legal relationship, unless both parties prefer to remain married or in a civil partnership whilst living separately. Arrangements for any dependent children will also need to be considered, including their living situation and the contact they will have with the other parent if they live with only one.
Future financial arrangements should be carefully considered, especially in cases of separation and divorce where the marriage or civil partnership is not immediately dissolved. These arrangements may include decisions regarding the matrimonial home, division of assets, potential spousal support, and pension allocations. Given the complexity of these matters, seeking professional guidance from an experienced family lawyer is essential.
If your marriage or civil partnership has ended, we can provide guidance through the process of separation and divorce. Additionally, we can assist you in reaching agreements for your children, preferably through mutual consent, as well as establishing arrangements for child support.
We specialise in facilitation financial arrangements outside of court proceedings, aiming for negotiated or mediated settlements. These agreements can be formalised into either a court order or a written separation agreement, particularly if mediate divorce or civil partnership dissolution is not sought.
In cases where agreement on financial matters is unattainable, court intervention may become necessary. We are experienced separation and divorce lawyers and offer support throughout the intricate process of contested court proceedings.
To pre-empt potential disagreements and avoid contentious court battles, it is advisable to establish clear terms for financial outcomes in advance, where possible. This can be achieved through a legally binding prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, depending on whether it is executed before or after a marriage or civil partnership.
We can guide you through the process of creating and drafting such agreements, ensuring they meet with your unique needs and circumstances.
Whether you are separating, divorcing, ending a civil partnership, or want to enter into a pre- or postnuptial agreement, our expert team of family lawyers will help you move forward with confidence.
Our divorce and relationships team are specialists in separation and divorce, providing experienced and compassionate legal advice, dedicated to assisting you navigate the challenges that the process can often present.
The head of the team is Fiona Griffin, Fiona is a Resolution Accredited Specialist Solicitor with specialist accreditation in Financial Relief and Cohabitation. She is also a Collaborative Family Law specialist and practices Resolution Together.
Natasha Alsop is an Associate Solicitor and has been practicing family law for over 20 years. Natasha’s approach is to provide pragmatic and realistic advice to clients with an emphasis on reaching agreement without court intervention if possible.
Lauren Preedy is a Partner at the firm and Solicitor in the divorce and relationships team. Alongside a handful of our other Solicitors, Lauren practices Resolution Together and specialises in the protection of assets. Lauren serves as the Chair of Somerset Resolution and is an active member of the local Collaborative POD. She played a key role in establishing the firm’s Divorce Support Club.
Emily Green qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and joined the Walker Family Law team in late 2023. She specialises in divorce and finance matters and is also experienced in dealing with private children law matters.
Nhair Nunez qualified in 2024 after completing her training contract at Walker Family Law. Nhair is excited to start her career as a qualified solicitor.
Bridget Garrood is one of the Consultant Solicitors on the team, she specialises in complex divorce and cohabitation cases and is also a specialist in LGBTQ+ family law. She has been practising for 30 years and within this time, she sees her work for her LGBTQ+ clients along with her contribution to the Civil Partnership Act of 2004, as some of her career highlights.
Carolyn Croft is another experienced Consultant Solicitor and offers advise on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial disputes and children, co-habitation disputes, pre-nuptial and separation agreements. Carolyn is also a member of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.
Karen Elliott is a Consultant Chartered Legal Executive and specialises in divorce, divorce finance and disputes between family members about child arrangements, in particular, grandparental contact. She is also a member of Resolution and the Devon and Somerset Law Society.
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