Business Details
13 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Emsworth
LK Family Law is a modern and approachable solicitors practice specialising in family law. Based in Emsworth, Hampshire, we serve clients across the surrounding counties of West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, and beyond. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of specialist lawyers is dedicated to making separation manageable for clients and their families by prioritising non-court resolutions. We offer services across England and Wales, including mediation, collaborative law, and court representation. Our ethos centres on providing clear, practical advice in a safe and friendly manner, ensuring clients feel confident in their chosen path.The first 30 minutes of any initial consultation are offered free of charge to build trust and understanding. Our team includes accredited mediators, collaborative lawyers, and child-inclusive specialists committed to resolving disputes constructively. We handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial settlements, civil partnerships, domestic abuse, and child-related matters. Our approach combines compassion with professionalism, empowering clients to make informed decisions during challenging times.
Services
Divorce
Financial Settlement
Civil Partnerships
Domestic Abuse
Children
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Arbitration
Court Process
Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialist family law experience
- Our team includes accredited mediators and collaborative lawyers
- We prioritise non-court resolutions to reduce conflict
- We offer child-inclusive mediation to ensure children's voices are heard
- Free initial 30-minute consultation to build confidence in our services
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Wiselaw Leading Lawyers
What people say
Courage to keep going
Safe and friendly manner
Personal service
Compassionate support
Expert advice
Services
Divorce
We guide clients through the divorce process with clarity and sensitivity. Our specialists address complex issues arising from marital breakdown, offering step-by-step support for both procedural and financial aspects. With over 30 years of combined experience, we prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representations when necessary.
Financial Settlement
Our experts handle all financial matters related to divorce, including tracing hidden assets, offshore trusts, and pension issues. We specialise in complex cases involving international marriages and enforceability of foreign agreements, ensuring fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Mediation
We offer accredited mediation services to help couples reach mutually agreeable solutions. Our child-inclusive approach allows children's voices to be heard when appropriate, maintaining future-focused communication while preparing formal documentation for court approval.
Domestic Abuse
We provide urgent legal protection for victims through non-molestation and occupation orders. Our specialists handle emergency applications while offering compassionate support for both immediate safety and long-term legal solutions in family court proceedings.
Children
We specialise in child custody, visitation rights, and international relocation cases. Our child-focused approach addresses education, healthcare, and living arrangements, ensuring children's best interests remain central to all legal decisions and agreements.
People
Lisa Carter
Director
Specialising in family law since 1989, Lisa offers comprehensive expertise in divorce and separation cases. A collaborative lawyer since 2005 and accredited mediator, she empowers clients to make informed decisions while maintaining professional court representation when needed.
Kristy Tidman
Director
A specialist family solicitor with Resolution accreditation, Kristy focuses on private children law and financial provision. As a trained collaborative lawyer and child-inclusive mediator, she balances non-confrontational approaches with robust court representation when necessary.
Kelly Applegate
Senior Associate Solicitor
Qualified in 2000, Kelly specialises in divorce, financial settlements, and domestic abuse cases. With Law Society accreditation in private children law, she provides sensitive support throughout all stages of family law proceedings.
Kate Maule
Legal Assistant
Supporting clients since 2020, Kate provides administrative expertise in family law matters. With 18 years' experience in local firms, she assists with document preparation and client communication while maintaining professional confidentiality.
Megan Wade
Solicitor
Qualified in 2025, Megan specialises in divorce and family law. With distinction in no-fault divorce legislation, she combines legal expertise with empathy, supporting clients through separation and financial agreements while maintaining clear communication.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, mediation, child arrangements, domestic abuse protection, and collaborative law across Hampshire and surrounding counties.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute initial consultation to help you understand your options before committing to our services.
Can children participate in mediation?
Yes, our child-inclusive mediators facilitate appropriate child participation to ensure their perspectives are considered in family decisions.
How do you handle urgent cases?
We offer emergency court applications for domestic abuse protection orders and other urgent family law matters requiring immediate legal intervention.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes Resolution members, accredited mediators, collaborative lawyers, and specialists with Wiselaw recognition in family law practice.
Do you operate outside Hampshire?
We serve clients across England and Wales, with particular expertise in cross-border family law matters and international agreement enforceability.
