Expert Family Law Barristers in Milton Keynes
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Your Direct Access Family Law Specialists
Family law is the area of law that deals with family relationships, children, and domestic matters, issues that are often deeply personal and life-changing. These matters are usually handled in the Family Court and may involve statutory bodies like CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) that look after the interests of children.
At Demstone Chambers, our team of specialist family law barristers provides expert family law services to guide you through these challenges.
As Direct Access Barristers, you can engage with us directly, without needing a solicitor, saving you time, money, and unnecessary steps. You’ll work one-to-one with your barrister, receiving tailored, strategic advice from the start.
We specialise in family law, with a proven track record of helping clients across Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, and beyond. Whether you’re facing divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, or urgent protection needs, we’re here to provide robust and compassionate legal support.
What We Specialise In
We are court advocates. If you are facing a hearing or expect one we are the specialists to instruct.
Clients come to us for:
- Representation at Family Court hearings
- Tactical advice and legal strategy in complex financial and children cases
- Defence against false allegations of domestic abuse
- Securing child contact
- Advising and acting in family court appeals
You can instruct us directly via the Direct Access Scheme, saving on solicitor fees and working directly with your barrister.
Appearing In Court Hearings
We appear at First Hearings, Dispute Resolution Appointments (DRAs), Fact-Finding Hearings, Final Hearings, and Appeals. You’ll be represented by an experienced barrister who understands the courtroom.
Child Custody & Arrangements
We assist parents in securing fair and workable arrangements for custody, contact, and child-related court orders.
Financial Settlements & Asset Division
We provide expert support in resolving matrimonial finance matters such as spousal maintenance, property disputes, and asset division.
Family Court Appeals
We advise and represent clients seeking to appeal family court decisions that are legally or procedurally flawed.
Domestic
Abuse Protection
We help individuals obtain urgent legal protections, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
Defending False Allegations
We defend clients facing false allegations of domestic abuse or similar claims, building strong cases grounded in evidence.
Divorce & Separation
Expert representation and advice for divorce and separation matters, including financial settlements and court proceedings.
Why Choose Demstone Chambers for Family Law?
- Direct Access Barristers: You can engage with us without the need for a solicitor, giving you control and reducing legal fees.
- Specialist Family Law Expertise: Our team is experienced in family law. We understand the complexities and nuances of family court matters.
- Client-Focused Approach: You will work directly with a barrister, ensuring clear, personal communication and a tailored legal strategy.
- Robust Court Representation: When negotiation isn’t enough, we provide strong, experienced advocacy in court.
- Confidentiality & Compassion: We handle every case with sensitivity and discretion.
- Local Knowledge: We have in-depth experience of the family courts across Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, and Luton.
How Our Family Law Process Works
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Step 1Initial ConsultationSpeak directly with a barrister to assess your case, discuss your objectives, and identify urgent issues.
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Step 2Case Review & StrategyWe review your documents and prepare a tailored legal strategy based on likely court outcomes and risks.
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Step 3Court RepresentationWe represent you at hearings and manage all formal advocacy — from cross-examination to submissions and appeals.
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Step 4Resolution & Post-Case SupportAfter court, we assist with next steps such as enforcement, compliance, or appeals if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
A family law barrister is a type of lawyer who specialises in advocacy (speaking for you in court) and providing expert legal opinions on family law cases. Barristers are trained to present cases in hearings and trials, especially when matters are complex or contested. Compared to a barrister, a family solicitor, on the other hand, usually handles the day-to-day management of a case – such as paperwork, preliminary negotiations, and instructing barristers if a court appearance is needed.
At Demstone Chambers, we operate under the Direct Access scheme, which means you can hire our barristers directly without needing to go through a solicitor at all.
Yes, we offer the option to consult with our family law barristers online. We understand that coming into an office isn’t always convenient, you might live outside Milton Keynes, have mobility issues, or simply prefer the ease of meeting from your home. To accommodate this, we provide remote consultation via secure video conferencing or telephone. Through online consultation, you can speak face-to-face with an experienced family barrister virtually, discuss your case, and receive legal advice in real-time.
If your situation involves complex, sensitive, or contested issues such as child custody, family financial disputes, or protection from domestic abuse, then working with a specialist family law barrister can make all the difference. Our barristers at Demstone Chambers are experts in family law, so we understand the nuances of the legal system and how to build the strongest case possible. You’ll benefit from tailored advice, courtroom expertise, and a steady, experienced hand guiding you through every stage.
Not every family law case ends up in court. In fact, our philosophy is to avoid court where possible, as proceedings can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful. It’s often in everyone’s best interest to reach an agreement out of court. For example, many divorce financial settlements and child arrangements can be agreed by consent and then approved by the court without a full hearing.
Should court be necessary, rest assured that our barristers appear in family courts regularly, so you will be in experienced hands. As a Direct Access client, you remain in control of how much or how little support you require – we assist only in the areas you specifically instruct us to. Whether or not you have to go to court will ultimately depend on the specifics of your case.
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