Family Law & Divorce Solicitors in Derby
Finding the right family law solicitors in Derby can make all the difference during one of life's most difficult periods. Sills & Betteridge LLP provides specialist divorce and family law advice from our Pride Park office, serving clients across Derby and the surrounding area, including Burton upon Trent, Ashbourne, and Belper. Our experienced family solicitors in Derby handle everything from straightforward divorces to highly complex financial and children cases — and with Top Tier status in the Legal 500 and a national Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales) award to our name, you can be confident you're in expert hands.
What Family Law Services do we offer in Derby?
Our dedicated family and divorce solicitors in Derby are able to advise on the following:
- Divorce
- Financial Settlements, including cases involving pension shares, Public Sector pensions, businesses, farms, tax and inherited assets.
- Spousal Maintenance (also known as Periodical Payments)
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Child Arrangements (previously known as custody, contact, and residence)
- Domestic Abuse (involving domestic violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse,e and coercive and controlling behaviour)
- Children's Services (Social Services, Social Worker Involvement, Local Authority, PLOs (Public Law Outline))
- Family Mediation (financial and child mediation)
We also have specialist family mediators in Derby who can help you reach an agreement without going to court. Our team can see you at our Derby office at 21 Brunel Parkway, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8HR, Nottingham office at 4 George Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3BE, or remotely by telephone/video call.
Preliminary Advice Meeting Options
1) Divorce - £250 + VAT at 20%
To discuss matters arising out of relationship breakdown, including divorce, finances, property, pensions, and other assets, as well as arrangements for any children.
2) Children - £200 + VAT at 20%
To discuss issues solely relating to children following separation, including who they will live with, contact, holidays abroad, relocation, changing schools, or any other specific issues.
This meeting may be free if there are issues involving Domestic Abuse or Children's Services.
If you are unsure how to proceed, please telephone for free initial general information and to work out your next steps.