Family law

Compassionate expert divorce and family law advice, focused on protecting you and the people at the heart of your life.

110+

years of service

experienced partners

200+

advisers and growing

Protecting you, your children, your wealth and your sanity during divorce

Compassionate support at all times

Divorce and separation can be complex and difficult to navigate at a time when you’re under stress, and need the best help available. The family and divorce law team across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire provide trusted, compassionate advice to individuals and families. We’ll make the welfare of your family our number one priority, and also look after your assets, bringing things to a fair and lasting conclusion.

Through every change in family life, we’re here to help you make thoughtful, secure arrangements for the future.

Tailored to your individual needs

Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals with complex financial requirements to those with more straightforward needs. We’re also a leading law firm for farming families in the region with a deep understanding of both their business and personal needs.

Whatever your financial background, we will ensure your family legal matters proceed with as little disruption as possible.

"I dealt with many members of the Tees Law team, having previously dealt with different legal practices during a 3-year divorce process. I found each interaction with any member of the Tees team to be diligent, professional, and compassionate throughout this process." Legal 500 UK 2027

Comprehensive family law expertise

As well as divorce, our family law services include financial settlement, child custody arrangements, legal services for unmarried couples, adoption law, surrogacy, fertility law, international divorce and prenuptial agreement and post nuptial agreement.

In all our advice, we will ensure the protection of your wealth, property, possessions and business assets.

Facing divorce, separation or worries about your children or finances? Our fixed-fee family law consultation offers compassionate, expert guidance from an experienced solicitor, focused on you and your next steps.

Our key services

The areas our family solicitors can help you with include:

Divorce and separation advice

Children, parenting and protection

Family planning and legal agreements

Legal and financial advice under one roof

Alongside our family and divorce law solicitiors in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, we also have a team of in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to look after your wealth, property and business assets.

Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm and our legal and financial specialists collaborate to deliver a cohesive and high-quality service, ensuring your business protection planning and implementation needs are fully met.

Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.

Get in touch today, we’re here to help

Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals with complex finances to those with more straightforward needs. We also specialise in the agricultural sector, having a sound understanding of the relationship between business and personal needs.

We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.

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0800 013 1165

Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Tees Law does not provide Legal Aid. You can find more information here about Legal Aid and eligibility requirements.

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What our clients say

★★★★★

“This was a difficult and emotional journey for me. I benefited from the empathy, compassion, and patience of Amber Kennedy in particular.”

Legal 500 UK 2027

Family

★★★★★

“Joshua Coombe is an outstanding and knowledgeable solicitor with a broad range of experience in all branches of family law. He has a very empathetic style, which is ideal for helping the parties in any family dispute seek a resolution that is agreeable to everyone.”

Legal 500 UK 2027

Family

★★★★★

“Tees is deeply committed to their clients and the family team at Tees is led by dedicated and committed partners whose professionalism percolates through the whole department.”

Legal 500 UK 2026

Family

What is our fixed-fee family law consultation?

For one clear fee, you’ll receive practical guidance, legal clarity and a tailored strategy, helping you take control of your future with confidence.

Your consultation is delivered personally by a senior family law solicitor with over 10 years’ experience, ensuring you benefit from seasoned judgement and deep expertise in complex family matters.

During this dedicated one-to-one session, we will focus on understanding your circumstances, identifying risks and opportunities and helping you make informed decisions about your next steps.

What’s included:

90-minute one-to-one consultation with a senior family law solicitor
A confidential discussion tailored to your circumstances
Strategic advice on key family law issues, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, child arrangements and related matters
Clear guidance on your legal position and available options
A practical roadmap for next steps, helping you understand what actions may be needed and when.

Family law issues we can discuss

Your consultation can cover a wide range of family law matters, including:

Divorce and separation strategy
Financial settlements and protecting assets
Child arrangements and long-term parenting plans
Cohabitation rights
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Other complex family law issues affecting your future

A valuable first step

This consultation is particularly helpful if you are:

Facing uncertainty about separation or divorce
Considering your legal options before taking action
Wanting early strategic guidance before negotiations begin
Looking to protect assets, family arrangements or long-term plans

Flexible and accessible

Available virtually, by phone or in person
Appointment times designed to fit around work and family commitments

Please note: this consultation fee does not include a written post-meeting summary or any subsequent solicitor time.

Fixed fees available

We offer transparent fixed-fee options so you can plan your finances with certainty. Know exactly what you’ll pay from the outset — no hidden charges, no unexpected bills arriving months later.

Fixed fee, no surprises

£500 (inclusive of VAT and mandatory ID verification)

Senior family law solicitors typically charge £350 per hour plus VAT or more, particularly in London. This consultation provides 90 minutes of equivalent senior expertise for a fixed fee, offering significant value while giving you access to experienced legal insight at an early stage.

You’ll know the cost upfront, with no hidden extras. This fixed-fee structure gives you the certainty to seek expert advice early without worrying about escalating legal bills.

Help budgeting your case: legal costs services

Clients and professional teams choose us because we help them:

understand and control costs risk from the outset
improve the accuracy and strength of costs budgets and bills
resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively
benefit from experienced advocacy when matters reach court
work seamlessly with wider litigation teams for joined-up support

We combine technical expertise with a practical, commercial approach helping you make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes on costs.

Our experience in family law

£20m divorce settlement: Tees resolves complex financial dispute

Tees Law navigated a complex financial settlement for Benjamin, resolving shareholding and tax issues post-divorce. Our multi-disciplinary team ensured a strategic, tax-efficient solution, securing a seven-figure settlement and protecting his future wealth.