
The removal of the presumption of parental involvement
Recent changes announced by the Government mean that the “presumption of parental involvement” will be removed from the Children Act

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We can help you with any aspect of divorce. We’re friendly, approachable, and very skilled at our work.
In 2025, the Legal 500 said, “Tees has a fantastic family law team dedicated to their clients. The team itself is highly personable and easy to get on with. However, they are also confident and skilled solicitors who seek (and do) understand their client’s problems.”
Whether you’re married, in a civil partnership or going through a separation – our family law solicitors have the practical expertise and knowledge to help you get the best result for you and your family.
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A divorce can be a largely amicable process, even though often there are stresses and strains along the way. We can support you in achieving an amicable split where it’s possible and according to your wishes.
Specific ways we may support you, as appropriate, may be:
Are you thinking of divorce but don’t have a joint account? If you don’t have access to the family money, we can help. It’s possible to arrange for the legal fees to be paid by the person who does control the family finances.
If you’re a parent, we’ll help you protect and promote the interests of your children at every stage of the divorce. You can rely on us to guide you, whether you’re starting the divorce process or responding to divorce papers. We can help you agree:
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The services our specialist divorce law solicitors offer include:

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The cost of a divorce varies according to your situation. If your combined assets as a family are over £750,000 or your combined family income is more than £100,000 a year, do give us a ring to book an initial consultation.
In addition, we offer alternatives to the traditional divorce process, which can be lower-cost options. Our experts are trained in divorce mediation, arbitration and collaborative law.
A solicitor can help you start the process of getting divorced, help you get the best result, and keep the process as straightforward as possible. A solicitor can help you issue or respond to divorce papers. We can also help you:
Many people wrongly believe that a divorce automatically cancels or invalidates a will. Similarly, individuals with an existing will may neglect to review it after a divorce, unaware of the potential implications. Divorce can significantly affect the provisions of a will, an often overlooked issue. It is essential to update a will whenever there is a major change in circumstances, such as a divorce. Our specialist team can help review your will.
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