Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Lincoln

After you request a callback, we will contact you to understand what is happening and what you want to achieve. The aim of that first call is to work out what type of help you need and what the sensible next step is.
It helps to have a few basics ready, like your full names, whether you are married or separated, any children’s ages, and a short outline of the main issue. If finances are involved, a rough summary of the home, savings, debts and pensions is useful. If there is anything urgent, tell us early in the call.

A good starting point is to ask how often they deal with your type of case, and what the likely next steps are. You should also ask what the realistic range of outcomes looks like, not promises.
It is sensible to ask about costs, who will handle your case day to day, and how you will be kept updated. You can also ask whether there are non court options worth trying first, such as negotiation or mediation. If you do not feel you can ask questions comfortably, that matters. You can find key points to consider when choosing a divorce lawyer in our helpful guide.

A family law solicitor explains your legal position, helps you make decisions, and deals with the formal steps so agreements are properly recorded and enforceable.
In Lincoln, we help with divorce and separation, financial settlements, pensions and property issues, as well as child arrangements. We also help where court applications are needed, and where people want to resolve matters through negotiation or mediation instead.
A family law solicitor can advise based on your individual circumstances, especially where there are children, a family home, or a big difference in income.

In most family cases, a solicitor can represent you and manage the case from start to finish. That includes preparing statements, negotiating with the other side and attending many hearings.
Barristers are usually brought in for specific hearings, more complex cases, or where specialist advocacy is needed. If a barrister would genuinely add value, a solicitor can arrange that and still stay responsible for the overall case. You do not usually need to find a barrister yourself.

A parent cannot simply stop contact without a good reason linked to the child’s welfare. If there are genuine safety concerns, contact may need to be reviewed urgently. But where contact is being blocked without a clear welfare reason, the court generally expects both parents to support the child’s relationship with the other parent.
The usual first step is to try to resolve it calmly, often through mediation. If that does not work, you can apply to court for a Child Arrangements Order. We often help parents in Lincoln take the right steps, in the right order. A family law solicitor can advise based on the details of what is happening.

The overall cost of a divorce will vary depending on the matters involved. Once your solicitor has a clear understanding of your circumstances, they can outline a personalised cost estimate. If your case involves a financial settlement, property, or child arrangements, this may affect costs. Further information is available – read our guide to divorce costs, and find out more in our family law fees guide. For straightforward divorces, a fixed-fee divorce option is also available.

Yes. Most cases are resolved out of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Lincoln County Court and Family Court at 358 High Street. Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.

Lincoln County Court and Family Court is located at 358 High Street in Lincoln city centre, close to the Stonebow, Lincoln Central Library and Cornhill Quarter. It is around a 10–15 minute walk from Lincoln Station via St Mary’s Street towards the High Street and Stonebow.

Fom our Lincoln office at Cromwell House (LN6 7YT), the court is approximately a 10–15 minute drive via the A46 towards the city centre. Nearby cafés include Starbucks on the High Street, Costa Coffee on Cornhill and independent favourite iStokes Coffee on The Lawn if you arrive early.

If driving, parking is available at St Mary’s Street Car Park, Tentercroft Street Car Park and Lincoln Central Car Park, all within walking distance of the court.

Wherever possible, our standard approach is to listen to you and support you while you try to settle family-related disputes outside of court. If legal action is required, we have the knowledge and experience to achieve the right result. However, owing to the added time, stress, and money that normally accompany litigation, it is frequently preferable for everyone concerned to settle out of court. But most crucially, keeping out of court is better for the family members who are most susceptible to rifts and dissolution. Divorce can have a lasting impact on children, even decades later. In divorce and separation cases, particularly in the eyes of a Family Court Judge, the wellbeing of the children comes first.

The firm offers arbitration, mediation, and collaborative law as alternatives to litigation.

Should the parties’ negotiations fail, our divorce lawyers are skilled litigators.

You may be concerned about the amount of the marital pot because you believe your partner is concealing assets. A 28% capital gains tax on the family home, a property, a business portfolio, or other assets may simply be something you wish to avoid.

Whatever your circumstance, you will have access to our in-house accounting team as part of our divorce service. With their extensive knowledge of tax, property, valuations, business assets, shares, trusts and funds, accounts, and pensions, they will make sure you have a clear picture of the finances and assets from the start. This is essential to getting a fair settlement as well.

While our family solicitors are trained and skilled in all areas of family law. Some of them have experience with unusual cases or case law that may be more applicable to your circumstance. For instance, a number of our family law solicitors have a particular emphasis on child law, including the Hague Convention, special guardianship orders, and international child abduction. Some of our lawyers have experience handling cases involving offshore trusts and cryptocurrency. Others specialise in helping families that own farms or other agricultural companies or professional athletes.

Because this law firm specialises in divorce and separation, and with so many family solicitors across the country, your solicitor has an unrivalled support network to tap into if needed.

If divorcing out of court it is possible to go from submitting the divorce application to decree absolute in 4-6 months. This does not include cases where: i) one party disagrees to the divorce – which makes it a contested divorce and ii) where there are disagreements over children and finances

Going to court will slow the process.

The average divorce takes about 12 months.

It is impossible to give a more exact estimate without first understanding the specifics of a divorce matter.

Our guide on how to get divorced

A more detailed look at how long divorce takes in the UK

The Divorce Directory – a resource full of support professionals to help you through relationship breakdown and rebuilding

Frequently asked questions

The most useful resources are our solicitors so please get in touch should you need advice on any urgent or serious family matter.

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