Divorce & Family Law Solicitors

Family law solicitors that can help you to protect your family in good times and bad times

Choosing a family law solicitor means finding someone that you can place absolute trust in. That’s why SA Law has worked hard to create a highly respected family law team, as recognised by independent researchers The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

From advising on situations to resolving disputes, our family law solicitors provide you with clear guidance delivered with sensitivity and understanding. We help clients who are facing the difficulties of relationship breakdown, whether it be a marriage, civil partnership or cohabitation. In particular, we offer extensive expertise for domestic and international divorce, resolving complex and high-value financial matters, and situations involving children, such as international relocation.

Furthermore, our team of family law solicitors are all members of Resolution and benefit from being able to offer qualified mediation and Collaborative law. 

How we can help you with your divorce proceedings

  • Not sure where to begin when it comes to your family law related issue? We can help you to identify the practical issues and the priority in which to address them.
  • We make difficult situations as smooth and amicable as possible, and keep your time involvement to a minimum.
  • If a family law related dispute can’t be resolved through mutual agreement, we steer you carefully towards the best way of achieving a successful outcome. If this involves court proceedings, we will fight your corner and ensure that you achieve the best possible outcome.
  • In situations that involve children, we provide objective advice that puts their welfare first.

It's good to bear in mind:

  • The fastest and easiest way to resolve a family law dispute is through mutual agreement.
  • It helps to see a dispute from the other person’s perspective, even if you don’t agree with it.
  • Litigation and court proceedings are costly and can have uncertain outcomes.
  • Thinking about the future can help you to achieve the best outcome now.

What our clients & legal commentators say about us

"Based in St Albans, SA Law LLP has a track record of work on family matters, regularly handling challenging cases involving children, as well as complex financial matters with an international element, including pre and postnuptial agreements, often utilising its mediation skills. 'Hard-working and sensitive' practice leader Marilyn Bell has broad experience, ranging from advising on matters regarding domestic violence to civil partnerships. 'Hugely dedicated' Partner Kiran Beeharry is highly noted." - The Legal 500

"Marilyn Bell has deep expertise across the full spectrum of family law. She regularly advises on complex, high-value financial remedy proceedings as well as assisting clients with public and private children law issues. According to a source, "Marilyn has the most incredible relationship with her clients - the confidence they have in her and her absolute depth of knowledge is brilliant." - Chambers & Partners

"Simran Gupta is very thorough in her approach to cases, able to take a big picture view and also be extremely keyed in on details, will always find time to speak to counsel which is invaluable, continuously puts her client at the forefront of everything she does." - The Legal 500

Client Testimonials

'SA Law go the extra mile for their clients. They are also sensible and pragmatic, which is essential for anyone entering into the family law arena.' - Chambers & Partners 2025

‘A small but mighty team, they punch well above their weight. Their advice is always very pragmatic and grounded in reality. It is always a delight to work with team members. They seem to have a good culture. Strong in both private children law and financial remedy matters.’ - Legal 500 2025

‘Very professional and knowledgeable team. The first law firm I recommend to any of my clients. Wide range of expertise and the ability to be firm and act with conviction, whilst still being personable and approachable.’ - Legal 500 2025

‘The SA Law family law team is fantastic. They work carefully and respectfully to help separating families achieve their best outcomes, and work collaboratively with other professionals to do so.’ - Legal 500 2024

‘SA Law has a very good collaborative ethos which is on a par with good London firms. Diverse partnership and personnel.’ - Legal 500 2023

Get in touch with SA Law's Family Team

Use our handy contact form to send us your enquiry. We’ll direct it to the right legal expert and respond as quickly as possible. It costs nothing to make an enquiry and it is entirely confidential.

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If you would like to contact a specific member of the SA Law team, you can view all team profiles here

Speak to our law specialists

We understand that if you are experiencing harassment, . Our experts are on your side and here to help you.

Call us on 01727 798000, send us a message over live chat, or complete the enquiry form below to discuss your options.

It costs nothing to make an enquiry and it is entirely confidential. See our privacy notice to find out how we use and protect your data.

If you would like to contact a specific member of the SA Law team, you can view all team profiles here.

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