Family Law and Divorce Solicitors

Cohabitation solicitors explain why common law marriage is a myth and how a cohabitation agreement can help protect your finances and future.

Discover the financial benefits of marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales, including key Inheritance Tax advantages, intestacy rules, and why making a Will is essential. Learn how Banner Jones Solicitors can help you protect your estate and plan for the future.

The Family Law Solicitors at Banner Jones in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Mansfield understand the emotional and legal complexities of separation and will guide you through the process with honest and clear separation advice.

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced that from 8^th April 2025, 171 court and tribunal fees will increase.

According to the findings of the FairShares research project in November 2023, just one-third of divorcing couples finalise their finances through a court order. Without a court-approved financial remedy order (known as a Consent Order), divorcing couples may find themselves subject to claims being made against their assets and pensions in the future, many years after the divorce proceedings have been finalised. Our Legal 500 Recommended Family Law Solicitors in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Mansfield are here to support you every step of the way.

In this article, our expert divorce solicitors in Sheffield, Chesterfield & Mansfield help to bust one of the most common family law myths, and provide advice on how to proceed if you wish to move out of the matrimonial home.

As of 29 April 2024, it is now mandatory for the majority of separating or divorcing couples to first attempt non-court dispute resolution methods (like mediation) to address child arrangements and financial matters.

Here, our Head of Family Law, Kelly Parks explains why business owners should consider a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement.

The intertwining of relationships and financial assets can be a complex and delicate balance. As individuals embark on the journey of building a life together, it is crucial to consider the potential impact on the business if the relationship were to end.

Take a look at our advice and the pros and cons of Online Divorce. We are here for you every step of the way and can help finalise financial and childcare arrangements.

Making a Will is commonly associated as something you do in later life however, in reality anyone over the age of 18 can have a Will and we would strongly recommend it to anyone with children.

A pension is a matrimonial asset, regardless of whose name it is in, and its value and how it should be shared needs to be considered when dividing the assets.

When a Court issues an Order, it is legally binding and must be followed by all parties involved. Unfortunately, there are instances where one party may disregard or breach a Court Order, causing frustration and potential harm to the child and the other party. This article aims to shed light on the consequences and legal recourse available when a party breaches a Court Order in the context of family law.

When a couple divorces both parties must provide details of any pensions they own. The temporary suspension of providing pension pot values means couples may face a delay in finalising their financial arrangements as they cannot negotiate or be advised as to what would be a fair settlement without knowing the CETV of their pension fund.

Mediation is a process which helps people sort out issues that arise as a breakdown of their relationship. This guide helps to explain the process.

Kathryn Wheeldon explains what an LPA is, why they are useful and how to make one.

Our Personal Injury specialist Sarah Sadler discusses what employers must to do keep their staff safe, as well as what an employee can do if they suffer an accident while at work.

Shetal Gudgeon, our Senior Family Law Solicitor, helps you to understand cohabitation rights and explains the key points to be aware of.

Shetal Gudgeoun talks about the signs and symptoms of parental alienation and what you can do.

Kathryn Wheeldon discuses the different types of Wills that are available, and how to decide which one to choose.

Kelly Parks, explains how a financial settlement works and what you can do to ensure that you get your fair share.

Our head of family law, Kelly Parks,  explains what a pre-nuptial agreement is, when it should be used, and how to make sure it is fair and binding.

Download our free guide for help and advice on how to tell your children that you are separating.

This guide explains the divorce process and covers the key points that anyone considering, or in the process of, a divorce should understand.

Does common law marriage exist? The short answer is “no”, however, almost half of people in England and Wales mistakenly believe that unmarried couples who live together have a common law marriage and enjoy the same rights as couples that are legally married.

Just how binding are Pre-nuptial Agreements in the British Courts? Well a recent ruling of the High Court on a French ‘pre-nuptial agreement’ pretty much spells it out.

In an interesting twist on an old movie script, a recent Supreme Court ruling found that for a removal order to be issued against an EU individual on the ground that she had abused her right of residence in the UK by attempting to enter into a marriage of convenience with a non-EU national, it was for the home secretary to establish that it would have been a marriage of convenience rather than for the individual to establish that the relationship was a genuine and lasting one.

In a ruling in the June of 2017, the courts followed an increasing trend for financial settlements of divorcing couples to reflect more accurately the contributions that each partner made to the marriage.

During a break up, being fair and civilised to each other is often the best you can hope for, but when there are children involved emotions need to be set aside.

Planning ahead is important for most family holidays, but if you are looking to take your children abroad and you have separated or divorced, then the sooner you prepare this, the better.

Vulnerable victims and witnesses will no longer have to appear in court under new plans to roll out pre-trial evidence sessions.

What’s the worst that could happen if you don’t have a Will? Our expert Wills solicitors have explain what can happen, in simple terms, in our guide.

Open the article to find out more about the types and process of adoption orders.

Using recent data from the ONS, we've created this informative infographic about how divorce has changed over the years - from 1931 to today!

Family Law: Divorce - The Banner Jones Process.

Getting through a divorce or separation is hard at the best of times but is often even harder when there are children involved in the relationship. Use our helpful guide for tips on explaining the situation to the children.

We’ve enlisted the help of some local relationship counsellors in Sheffield to provide you with some survival advice to help get you through a divorce.