Our family law services in Harrow are offered with transparent pricing. We provide fixed-fee packages for many services, including uncontested divorces (£950+VAT), initial child arrangements applications (£800+VAT), and basic financial consent orders (£750+VAT). For more complex matters, we charge an hourly rate between £200-£300+VAT depending on the solicitor’s experience. We always provide a clear cost estimate before beginning work and offer flexible payment options to help manage costs.

Under the current no-fault divorce system, the minimum timeframe is 26 weeks (6 months) from application to final order. This includes a mandatory 20-week reflection period between the application and conditional order, followed by a 6-week period before the final order. However, if financial matters or child arrangements need to be resolved, the overall process may take longer. Our family law solicitors in Harrow work efficiently to minimize delays while ensuring all aspects of your case are properly addressed.

Legal aid for family law matters is now limited to specific circumstances, primarily cases involving domestic abuse, child protection concerns, or certain international child abduction cases. Our family law solicitors in Harrow can assess your eligibility during your initial consultation. For clients who don’t qualify for legal aid, we offer competitive fixed fees, payment plans, and clear cost estimates to make legal representation more accessible.

Financial settlements in divorce consider various factors including the length of marriage, assets and debts, income and earning capacity of each spouse, standard of living during marriage, age and health of both parties, and contributions to family welfare. The court aims for a fair division that meets both parties’ needs, with particular attention to children’s welfare. Our family law solicitors in Harrow have extensive experience negotiating favorable financial settlements and can advise on the likely outcome in your specific circumstances.

In England, the term “child custody” has been replaced by “child arrangements,” which cover where children will live and how they’ll spend time with each parent. The process typically begins with mediation (unless exemptions apply) to reach an agreement. If mediation is unsuccessful, an application can be made to Harrow Family Court for a Child Arrangements Order. The court’s primary consideration is always the child’s welfare, and they encourage arrangements that allow children to maintain relationships with both parents where safe and appropriate.

Our family law solicitors in Harrow can respond rapidly to emergency situations, particularly those involving domestic abuse or immediate risks to children. In urgent cases, we can often arrange same-day consultations and, where necessary, make emergency applications to court for protective orders. For domestic abuse cases, we can apply for non-molestation or occupation orders, sometimes without the other party being present initially (ex-parte applications) if there’s an immediate risk of harm.