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Divorce or separation

Divorce or separation

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Getting a divorce

When you are contemplating getting a divorce, there are so many things to consider.  You will be concerned about where you will live and possibly how you will afford to live.  Hard decisions will need to be made about what happens to your home, your finances and putting in place workable arrangements for your children.  You need to consider the legal options available to you to protect your interests as you move into the next part of your life.

Nowadays there is a choice of routes to getting your divorce, and the appropriateness of each route will depend on how well you get on with your spouse and the complexity of your financial affairs.  At Miles & Partners, we can help you to secure agreement on key decision in the following ways:

Most couples wish to avoid going to court if possible, and our family lawyers are skilled at helping couples to reach agreement in a more constructive way.

Click here to read about the various grounds for divorce.

Click here to read the seven steps to obtaining a divorce.

We can advise you

Based in the City of London our matrimonial solicitors are on hand for a quick and convenient appointment between meetings or before your commute home. We will explain your options in straightforward language so that you can make informed decisions about what’s best for you and your children.

We are used to working with busy executives and international families and regularly have meetings via Skype/ video calls with clients in other time zones.

Funding for legal advice or representation

Once we understand your circumstances, we will advise you on the options that may be available to you.

Contact our matrimonial team

To organise an initial consultation, in complete confidence, please contact a member of our specialist family team who will be able to help.

Who to contact

Michelle Uppal, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Michelle Uppal

Partner
Linda, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Linda Pope

Associate Solicitor
Katie Coles, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

Katie Coles

Solicitor

What clients say

“Great firm for professional and friendly advice. I highly recommend Michelle Uppal.”

Anonymous client

“The service I have received from this law firm has been fantastic! Especially Michelle Uppal who has been extremely efficient, helpful and very professional, I would certainly recommend her as a great family lawyer!”

Anonymous client

“Highly recommend Michelle Uppal if you have any family law issues. She always returns emails and calls promptly, even when I bugged her on her mobile phone.

Miles & Partners have represented me for over 3 years on and off and have been nothing but helpful and given me straight advice. All paid off in the end and I got what was best for everyone involved and I am happy.

They were highly recommended by friend who works in a top law firm and I would not go anywhere else.”

Anonymous client

“Michelle Uppal resolutely seeks out where the right solution will lie for her clients. She provides an effective, solution-focused and ethical service to clients’. Michelle is very thorough and very approachable and an experienced mediator with a very intuitive understanding of family dynamics.”

Legal 500 2018

“I am very impressed with the client focus of the family team, whether the client is a city lawyer or someone coming into contact with the law for the first time. They will always make sure the client is aware of all the options available to them, whether that is mediation, collaborative law, or traditional litigation and they will provide advice and support to the client every step of the way.

In addition, they have particular expertise in complex child care cases and are expert in supporting vulnerable clients facing the prospect that their child may be taken into care by the local authority.

Miles & Partners is truly focussed on quality and was instrumental in setting up a small group of like-minded firms, which meets regularly to exchange ideas, provide mutual support and share good practice. They are a great example of a progressive law firm.”

VL, Management Consultant

“Without exception, everyone in the firm has dedication to their clients that is second to none. Many of their cases involve serious issues and they approach them with empathy and compassion and spend as much time with the clients as is needed. In my experience the gift of time is not one many firms are willing to give. Many of their clients are children and/ or are extremely vulnerable and they always make whatever allowances are required.

Miles and Partners always have the ability to inject new vigour into every case. Their motivation is both rare and inspiring. Coupled with their clear passion for the system, job and their clients they all have a sharp knowledge of the law and apply it accordingly. When instructed by them it is clear that they have full grasp of all the issues and their preparation of the case simply cannot be faulted.

Likewise when appearing against them as opponents, they conduct themselves with charismatic fairness whilst never faltering from the task of vigorously fighting for the interests of their clients.

The family courts would be much poorer place without them, both in terms of their personal presence and the assistance they give to judges and the family justice system as a whole.”

TH, Barrister

“I would not hesitate to refer clients who need expert family and matrimonial advice to Miles & Partners matrimonial team because I know they will receive a first class service and client care second to none. Miles & Partners geographical position, on the edge of the City, is perfect for clients who need a flexible and swift service that fits with their day and working patterns.”