Your Life
Family Law
Relationships end for many reasons. What really matters is where you go from here. Our specialist Family law team will work with you to bring things to a fair conclusion, whether you have been married, in a civil partnership, or living together.
We cover all aspects of family issues, including dealing with assets like homes, businesses, companies and trusts as well as arrangements for where children live and how much time they spend with the relevant adults.
Our approach is to avoid unnecessary confrontation and try to deal with all matters by agreement wherever possible: this brings huge benefits not only in terms of legal costs saved, but also in reduced stress, upset and possible damage to any children, in an already difficult time. There are many tools that can be used to settle even the most difficult of matters and all our family lawyers follow the Resolution Code of Conduct to achieve the best result. See also our page on alternatives to Court.
When Court action is needed, we have a great deal of experience in all family matters that come before the Courts. We have represented clients in Courts of all levels, including on the most complex and difficult matters.
Alternatives to Court
For over 75 years, MacDonald Oates has built its reputation on genuine relationships, attention to detail and a traditional standard of service that puts our clients first. We have a wealth of experience with some 300 years of combined legal expertise built on this proven model and we are extremely proud that the majority of our work comes through repeat instructions and recommendations from clients and trusted professionals.
Children
To find out more about what we can do for you, please have a look at our practice areas and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Civil Partnership Dissolution
For over 75 years, MacDonald Oates has built its reputation on genuine relationships, attention to detail and a traditional standard of service that puts our clients first. We have a wealth of experience with some 300 years of combined legal expertise built on this proven model and we are extremely proud that the majority of our work comes through repeat instructions and recommendations from clients and trusted professionals.
Divorce and Separation
To find out more about what we can do for you, please have a look at our practice areas and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Domestic Abuse
For over 75 years, MacDonald Oates has built its reputation on genuine relationships, attention to detail and a traditional standard of service that puts our clients first. We have a wealth of experience with some 300 years of combined legal expertise built on this proven model and we are extremely proud that the majority of our work comes through repeat instructions and recommendations from clients and trusted professionals.
Pre- & Post-Nuptial Agreements
To find out more about what we can do for you, please have a look at our practice areas and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Our Experts
Emily Bower
Associate
Emily is an Associate in the Family Department working at our Petersfield and Midhurst office. Emily studied at Southampton University, completing the LPC and LLM in Law & Business Management at the University of Law,…
Emily Bull
Partner
, Head of Department
Emily is Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, based at our Petersfield office. Emily has a particular focus on finances for mid-high net worth clients with a range of assets, including businesses and…
