
Second marriages in the UK: A Family Law solicitor’s perspective
Second marriages are becoming increasingly common in the UK. With people living longer, divorcing later in life, and forming new
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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.
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 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.
As well as divorce, our family law services include financial settlement, child custody arrangements, legal services for unmarried couples, adoption law, surrogacy, fertility law, and prenuptial agreement and post nuptial agreement.
Please refer to “Your guide to your first meeting with our family lawyers“ for more information on what to expect and how to prepare.
In all our advice, we will ensure the protection of your wealth, property, possessions and business assets.
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.

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.
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For one clear fee, you’ll receive practical guidance, legal clarity and a tailored strategy, helping you take control of your future with confidence.
One dedicated, one-to-one session with an experienced family law solicitor.
• Up to 1 hour 30 minutes of experienced solicitor time
• One confidential discussion tailored to your circumstances
• Advice on divorce, finances, child arrangements or related family law issues
• Clear guidance on your legal position and available options
• A practical roadmap for next steps
• Available virtually 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.
£500 (inclusive of VAT and mandatory ID verification)
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.

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