Family law covers legal matters relating to children, relationships, and domestic arrangements. These cases are often deeply personal and life-changing, and can involve complex legal, financial, and emotional issues.
Our specialist family law barristers provide expert advice and representation for individuals and families. You can instruct us on direct access, i.e., without a solicitor. This can save time and reduce costs while still providing court representation and advice.
Areas of Expertise
We provide advice and representation across the full spectrum of family law matters, including:
Children (Children Act) Matters
- Child arrangements and parental responsibility
- Specific issue and prohibited steps orders
Domestic Abuse Allegations (Fact-Finding Hearings)
- Defending or responding to allegations
- Representation at fact-finding hearings
- Strategic support and evidence preparation
Financial Remedy Proceedings (Divorce & Separation Financial Settlements)
- Division of assets and property
- Spousal maintenance
- Business and foreign assets
- Enforcement and variation of orders
- Probate administration and disputes
- Inheritance Act claims
Court of Protection & Mental Capacity Matters
- Deputies and statutory decision-making
- Capacity assessments and disputes
- Deputyship applications and challenges
How We Can Help
Our family law barristers provide tailored support at all stages of family proceedings, including:
- Initial case assessment and strategy
- Drafting court documents, including position statements and evidence bundles
- Representation at all hearings, including fact-finding, dispute resolution, and final hearings
- Support with enforcement, compliance, and appeals where necessary
Our barristers also have experience in immigration law, meaning we can advise where family and immigration issues overlap. For example, we can support parents seeking permission to remain in the UK based on their child’s residence.
Why Instruct Demstone Chambers
We understand that family cases can be high-stakes and emotionally challenging. Our approach is practical, sensitive, and focused on achieving the best outcome for you and your family. We offer:
- Specialist barristers with extensive experience
- Direct access – no solicitor needed
- Flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends
- Virtual meetings where needed
- Clear and realistic advice on likely outcomes
- Cost-effective and tailored support
- Specialist advocacy at all court levels, including appeals
We work on direct access. This means you can instruct our barristers directly without going through a solicitor. This can save time and reduce costs, while still giving you access to specialist support. Find out more about our direct access offering here.
We act for clients across London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, and throughout the UK.
Fees
Our fees depend on the complexity and scope of each case. For more information, please see our fees page here.
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