Family Law

DIVORCE AND SEPARATION can be the most stressful time in anyone’s life. What you need is understanding, expertise and sensitivity and the result that is best for you. That is what we provide at Adams Harrison.

Our team is uniquely experienced in all aspects of family law. We can provide help and advice about:-

• Divorce procedure and Divorce timing
• Separation
• Civil partnership
• Cohabitation
• Children’s arrangements
• Financial arrangements on divorce, dissolution and separation
• Domestic abuse and violence

We also can help at the start of relationships and provide advice and draft:-

• Pre-marital agreements
• Co-habitation agreements

Our firm has been at the centre of Saffron Walden for over 100 years which testifies to the long successful service we have provided. We also have offices in Haverhill and Sawston.

Our family team are members of Resolution and we adhere to the Resolution Code of Practice which promotes the settling of disputes through constructive negotiation whenever possible. We explore every avenue of possible solution for your matter. We can advise you on forms of alternative dispute resolution including collaboration and mediation.

We are at the same time able to offer you advice and help if you need support and protection at any time in the course of separating.

You can be sure that at Adams Harrison the legal process will run calmly, effectively and promptly.

Frequently Asked Divorce Questions

Please find below links to articles the Family Law team have written answering the questions that they hear most often during discussions with clients. Please click on the link to read the article.

How much does a divorce cost?

How long does a divorce take?

Do I need a solicitor for agreement on dividing up the finances in a divorce?

How do I start divorce proceedings?

What does Conditional Order mean in divorce proceedings?

What you should consider when choosing a professional to handle your divorce?

Family Law Testimonials.

Emma Bilsborrow and her legal assistant Laura Phillips recently assisted Mr Y with his divorce and financial arrangements.

Mr Y said “Thank you both for all your support through this. I appreciate it is a job but you have both given the personal touch which has been extremely appreciated by myself on more than one occasion. Again thanks for all your assistance/help/advice/support and also the speed at which the consent order and final order was obtained. I can now move forward”

Mr Y. Haverhill. 12th October 2024Testimonial for Emma Bisborrow

Emma Bilsborrow assisted Mr L in reaching a financial settlement following divorce.

Mr L said of Emma, and her assistant Laura Phillips, “The two of you have been fantastic, thank you. Excellent, honest advice. We both listened to each other’s’ points and came out with a coherent, sensible, evolving strategy. Thanks again, really,,,,,, thank you”

Mr L. Saffron Walden. 12th August 2024Testimonial for Emma Bilsborrow

Leanne Mayes recently assisted Mr and Mrs D with preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Mr & Mrs D said that within the first minutes of their first meeting with Leanne they had full confidence that they were in good hands and they received excellent advice during the process.

They continued to say that they were very pleased with the service they received and wanted to thank Leanne for the help and advice she had given them with their powers of attorney, and previously with their wills.

Mr and Mrs D. Haverhill 14th June 2024

Emma Bilsborrow and her team recently assisted with a financial settlement following divorce.

Mr R, who used the firm because it was local to him, said that Adams Harrison provided a very professional service. Communication was good, everything was clear. It was mostly dealt with online which avoided the necessity to take time off work.

Mr R was pleased with the outcome and added that he was pleased he chose the services of Emma Bilsborrow.

Mr R, Haverhill 9th April 2024Testimonial for Emma Bilsborrow

Thank you for your recent email confirming the successful conclusion to my divorce.

Please accept my sincere thanks for all that you have done during this painful time of my life.

Mr H. Haverhill 12th May 2023Review For The Family Law Department

The Family Law Department recently acted for a Suffolk client in negotiating the distribution of proceeds from the sale of the marital home, following divorce.

The client said “Just a note to say thank you for resolving this long outstanding matter with the best possible outcome. That chapter is finally closed and I can now move on and I cannot thank you enough.”

Suffolk Client 15th March 2023Review For The Family Law Department

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