Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 10 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce or separation. We work with a select group of clients who need our immediate attention and require a swift service. We have worked with bankers, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, professionals and couples who have substantial assets or income to protect.
As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists for busy individuals who have reached a difficult juncture in their life. We aim to reduce conflict and costs by attempting to resolve issues through mediation or collaboration at the first instance. However, if a more robust approach is required then we are very much equipped to deal with your case to ensure that you achieve the best outcome.
From helping you understand your grounds for divorce or your rights on separation, protecting your finances through to ensuring your children's safety and welfare, Shortlands is committed to providing a swift and effective service that makes the process as painless as possible.
As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists for busy individuals who have reached a difficult juncture in their life. We aim to reduce conflict and costs by attempting to resolve issues through mediation or collaboration at the first instance. However, if a more robust approach is required then we are very much equipped to deal with your case to ensure that you achieve the best outcome.
From helping you understand your grounds for divorce or your rights on separation, protecting your finances through to ensuring your children's safety and welfare, Shortlands is committed to providing a swift and effective service that makes the process as painless as possible.
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Over the last 10 years, Shortlands has been instructed in over (10000) cases.
Founded in 2004 by Principal Shabana Walayat, Shortlands is recognized for representing high net worth individuals in the UK and abroad, with a special focus on complex cases where children and wealth need to be protected.
For people who lead busy lives, Shortlands helps you understand your grounds for divorce or separation and offer you solutions that best meet your needs, emotionally and financially.
No matter how busy you are, Shortlands is dedicated to helping you find the time to understand the process and offering you advice during emotionally challenging times.
Founded in 2004 by Principal Shabana Walayat, Shortlands is recognized for representing high net worth individuals in the UK and abroad, with a special focus on complex cases where children and wealth need to be protected.
For people who lead busy lives, Shortlands helps you understand your grounds for divorce or separation and offer you solutions that best meet your needs, emotionally and financially.
No matter how busy you are, Shortlands is dedicated to helping you find the time to understand the process and offering you advice during emotionally challenging times.
If you are considering a divorce or separation from your partner, Shortlands family lawyers are trained in achieving.
Resolving the children's care arrangements are the most dramatic part of a separation or divorce and vary from case.
We fully understand that after a divorce or separation you wish to ensure that you and any children are well protected.
The law pertaining to cohabitation (living together without marriage) is very different to that which applies to married.
Do you want to agree the arrangements for children and finances with your former partner but find it hard to speak with them constructively?.
Resolving the children's care arrangements are the most dramatic part of a separation or divorce and vary from case.
We fully understand that after a divorce or separation you wish to ensure that you and any children are well protected.
The law pertaining to cohabitation (living together without marriage) is very different to that which applies to married.
Do you want to agree the arrangements for children and finances with your former partner but find it hard to speak with them constructively?.
If you are considering a divorce or separation from your partner, Shortlands family lawyers are trained in achieving the best result quickly and with as little confrontation as possible.
We work with you to identify the fact that you need to rely upon and apply only those terms that work best for you.
One of the main challenges you may face is getting your partner to agree to the divorce and the reasons stated.
Our experts follow the family law protocol as cited by Resolution to ensure that agreement is reached at the outset to avoid escalated costs, delay and stress.
We work with you to identify the fact that you need to rely upon and apply only those terms that work best for you.
One of the main challenges you may face is getting your partner to agree to the divorce and the reasons stated.
Our experts follow the family law protocol as cited by Resolution to ensure that agreement is reached at the outset to avoid escalated costs, delay and stress.
There is only ground for divorce in the UK, which is that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
You will need to have proof that your spouse/civil partner has committed adultery or ensure that they will agree to a divorce based on this reason.
The place of adultery and the date when it was committed, or when you became of the same, will need to be included when detailing this fact on the divorce petition.
If you have been subject to unreasonable behaviour which includes acts of violence, emotional abuse or lack of support, this can be presented as a strong reason for divorce.
You will need to have proof that your spouse/civil partner has committed adultery or ensure that they will agree to a divorce based on this reason.
The place of adultery and the date when it was committed, or when you became of the same, will need to be included when detailing this fact on the divorce petition.
If you have been subject to unreasonable behaviour which includes acts of violence, emotional abuse or lack of support, this can be presented as a strong reason for divorce.
Amicable divorce and separation cases take approximately 4-5 months to resolve.
If your case involves children or financial concerns, it can sometimes take longer.
We recommend discussing your case at our no obligation initial consultation where we can advise you on timescales and costs.
If your case becomes confrontational, Shortlands will work with a team of experts to ensure that it is fully prepared before presenting it in court.
At this stage we will review timescales so that you are fully aware of the procedure and tasks involved.
If your case involves children or financial concerns, it can sometimes take longer.
We recommend discussing your case at our no obligation initial consultation where we can advise you on timescales and costs.
If your case becomes confrontational, Shortlands will work with a team of experts to ensure that it is fully prepared before presenting it in court.
At this stage we will review timescales so that you are fully aware of the procedure and tasks involved.
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