Divorce & Child Contact

The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most challenging and emotionally draining periods in anyone’s life. It is completely natural to feel anxious about your financial position, property arrangements and, above all, how the separation will affect your children.

Our family solicitors are highly experienced in supporting clients through difficult and sensitive situations. We provide sympathetic, personal and practical advice, tailored to your individual circumstances. Our aim is to help you cope with the immediate issues while guiding you toward long‑term, constructive solutions.

Family law problems often overlap with other areas of law. When necessary, uur Family Team can call on the expertise of other associated professionals whenever necessary to advise, for example, on company law and tax and trust issues.

Children, Child Arrangements and Custody

In any divorce or separation, the welfare of the children is the court’s paramount concern. Hostile or highly contentious divorces can have a damaging impact on children, so the courts are generally more supportive where parents have taken steps to reach an amicable, child‑focused resolution. For this reason, we advise all parents that court proceedings should be a last resort.

Our family law solicitors are here to support both you and your children throughout the transition. This includes connecting you with support groups, offering guidance on co‑parenting, and explaining your legal options if disagreements arise. Our team also has extensive experience in international child law, including cases involving overseas relocation.

Working Out Child Arrangements

Reaching agreements about child arrangements can be one of the most emotional and challenging aspects of separation. While disputes can arise, it is almost always in the best interests of your children to work toward an amicable agreement with your former partner.

• Having a specialist child law solicitor by your side can help you understand:

• What a fair and workable arrangement looks like

• How the courts approach child arrangements

• How to prioritise your children’s wellbeing

• How to maintain a positive co‑parenting relationship

Our specialist child law solicitors have extensive experience in child arrangement cases and have seen a wide range of solutions tailored to families with unique or complex needs. Our goal is always to secure the best outcome for your children, while helping you maintain stability and minimise conflict wherever possible.

Family Finances and Financial Divorce Settlements

Each marriage is unique and so are the financial arrangements within it. Unpicking years of shared finances can feel overwhelming, especially when complex assets or long‑term financial ties are involved. A financial settlement (also known as a divorce settlement) may include everything from pensions and investments to the family home, business interests and even assets acquired before the marriage.

Securing expert legal and financial advice is essential if you want to protect your assets while ensuring your family’s needs are met once the divorce is finalised.

Our team has extensive experience handling:

• Complex financial matters

• High‑value property and estates

• High‑net‑worth divorces

• Cases involving international assets

Our financial settlement lawyers work closely with forensic accounting specialists to help you achieve a fair, robust and future‑proof settlement.

What a Financial Settlement May Cover

Very few cases involve only the legal dissolution of a marriage. Most require careful consideration of:

• Property and real estate

• Investments and savings

• Business assets

• Pensions and income

• Inherited or pre‑marital assets

• Ongoing financial responsibilities for children

Other factors that influence a settlement include:

• Length of the marriage

• Standard of living during the marriage

• Contributions made by each spouse to family life, wealth and childcare

• Future financial needs of each party

We also help you understand how child arrangements may affect financial responsibilities — including whether the Child Maintenance Service will need to be involved.

Changing Circumstances After Divorce

Life changes and financial arrangements sometimes need to change with it. Many clients return to us years after their divorce when:

• Their income has changed

• Their ex‑partner’s circumstances have shifted

• Child maintenance needs adjusting

• Spousal maintenance feels too high or too low

In some cases, it may be possible to replace ongoing spousal maintenance with a capitalised lump sum, allowing both parties to achieve a clean break.

We’re Here to Support You Every Step of the Way

At Robinson Ravani & Co Ltd, our divorce solicitors have the experience and insight to support you through every scenario. We always aim to keep matters amicable, child‑focused and cost‑effective, but we will act robustly to protect you if your spouse refuses to agree to a fair settlement or behaves abusively.

Your Initial Consultation – £250 (Up to 1 Hour)

Available face‑to‑face or over the telephone, this consultation gives you the opportunity to speak in complete confidence with an experienced family law solicitor. Your solicitor will have in‑depth knowledge of all areas of family law, including children matters, financial settlements and divorce procedure.

During this session, we will:

• Take time to understand the full history of your situation

• Provide a holistic overview of any related legal issues

• Identify the key concerns and distinct issues in your case

• Explain your legal position and the processes involved

• Outline the available options and the pros and cons of each

• Empower you with a clear, step‑by‑step roadmap for your next actions

Our goal is to ensure you leave the consultation feeling informed, supported and confident about the path ahead.

How it works

Give us a call on 0208 548 9402 to get started. We’ll take a few initial details to ensure we assign the right family law solicitor to your case. Once matched, we will book your appointment, this can take place via phone, email or letter, whichever is most convenient for you. Your solicitor will then guide you through the next steps and begin working with you toward a clear, constructive resolution.

Why Choose Us?

We understand that no two family situations are the same. That’s why we provide tailored, personal advice designed around your individual needs and objectives.

Our service is built on:

• Tailored family law guidance — recognising that one size never fits all

• Support for individuals, couples and family groups — always aiming for outcomes that work for everyone involved

• A compassionate, human approach — we understand the emotional weight of family issues and handle every case with care

• Extensive experience — our family solicitors have backgrounds in cases ranging from straightforward divorces to highly complex disputes

• Complete confidentiality — your privacy is always protected

• The right solicitor for your case — each matter is handled by the team member best suited to your legal strategy

• A strong reputation — many clients recommend us to friends and family, reflecting the quality and effectiveness of our work

• Access to trusted specialists — including forensic accountants, private investigators, financial planners and wealth advisers

• Urgent support when needed — including same‑day injunctions in emergency situations

• Clear guidance on children matters — including mediation, solicitor‑led negotiation and child‑focused solutions

Clear on Pricing

We believe in complete transparency from the outset.

While we are unable to offer Legal Aid, our fixed‑fee options start at £240 + VAT for an initial consultation. This ensures you receive clear, practical advice without uncertainty around costs.

We take great pride in the quality of service we provide. Our friendly, personal and confidential approach helps build the trust our clients value, especially during situations that are often distressing, complex or require immediate action.

We offer independent legal advice across all matrimonial and family disputes and have earned a strong reputation for our high standards and expertise in the field.

If you would like more advice, please feel free to speak in confidence with our Solicitors in Chadwell Heath Romford, London Borough of Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham by calling 0208 548 9402 or emailing admin@robinsonravani.com.

Contact Us

Whether you have questions or wish to instruct a solicitor, you can speak in confidence to a member of our legal team for clear, professional and trusted advice.

Please get in touch so we can understand your needs, assess your situation and determine the most effective way to approach your legal matter with clarity and care.

You can request a call back at any time, and one of our experienced solicitors will contact you directly to provide the guidance and support you require.

Divorce & Child Contact Services

• Financial Settlement on Divorce

• Consent Orders

• Change of Name Deeds

• Cohabitation Agreements

• Arrangements for children whose parents have separated

• Domestic Violence/abuse advice

• Child law

• Harassment

• Private Law Children Act cases including;

• Parental Responsibility Orders and Agreements, Child arrangement orders (Contact and Residence Orders)

• Prohibited Steps Orders

• Child Abduction

• Divorce and Separation

• Surrogacy

• Making a leave to remove application as a separated parent

• Civil partnerships

• Prenuptial or cohabitation agreements

• Financial provisions

• Seperation and divorce

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• Buying and Selling Property

• Disputes and Resolutions

• Commercial Property

• Power of Attorney

• Will’s, Probate and Trusts

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• Family Law