Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Colchester
Armstrong Family Law specialises in resolving complex family law matters with a client-centred approach. Established in 2011 by Jon Armstrong, a solicitor with over 25 years of experience, we focus on divorce, financial disputes, child custody, and cohabitation disagreements. Our practice prioritises alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative law to achieve amicable solutions while maintaining strict adherence to legal standards. Jon Armstrong's expertise, gained through roles at major law firms and as a Resolution accredited specialist, ensures tailored advice for each client's unique circumstances.We serve clients across Colchester and surrounding areas, combining local knowledge with national regulatory compliance under the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practice has earned recognition from clients who praise our professionalism and empathetic handling of sensitive cases.
Services
Divorce Services
Financial Disputes
Collaborative Law
Child Custody
Cohabitation Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Mediation Services
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialist family law experience since 2011
- Our lead solicitor is a Resolution accredited specialist in financial remedies
- We prioritise alternative dispute resolution methods to reduce court conflict
- Personalised legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional accountability
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Total professionalism
Brilliant skill
Understanding approach
Constructive negotiations
Effective representation
Services
Divorce Services
Specialist legal support for marital breakdown proceedings. We guide clients through divorce applications, asset division, and post-divorce arrangements. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while ensuring full legal compliance. With extensive experience in complex financial settlements, we protect client interests throughout the process.
Collaborative Law
Alternative dispute resolution method avoiding court proceedings. We facilitate negotiated settlements through structured discussions between parties. This cost-effective approach maintains relationships while achieving legally binding agreements. Our trained collaborative lawyers specialise in financial and child custody matters.
Child Custody
Expert guidance on child arrangement orders and custody disputes. We focus on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Services include mediation, court representation, and enforcement of existing arrangements. Our specialists handle complex cases involving relocation and international jurisdiction.
Cohabitation Agreements
Legal protection for unmarried partners' financial interests. We draft binding agreements covering property ownership, financial responsibilities, and dispute resolution. Our advice addresses common misconceptions about 'common law marriage' rights during relationship breakdowns.
Domestic Violence Cases
Urgent legal support for domestic abuse victims. We assist with emergency injunctions, non-molestation orders, and occupation rights. Our specialists handle evidence gathering and court representation while connecting clients with support services for ongoing protection.
People
Jon Armstrong
Solicitor & Founder
Qualified solicitor since 1996 with specialist accreditation in family law. Resolution member and collaborative law practitioner. Holds Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction from College of Law. Led family law departments at major firms before establishing Armstrong Family Law in 2011.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic violence injunctions.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution methods?
Yes, we actively promote mediation and collaborative law approaches to resolve matters outside court where appropriate.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lead solicitor Jon Armstrong has over 25 years of family law experience and holds Resolution specialist accreditation in financial remedies.
Can you help with urgent domestic violence cases?
Yes, we provide immediate legal support for emergency injunctions and protective orders in domestic abuse situations.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 559881.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Colchester, we serve clients across Essex and surrounding regions with both in-person and remote consultations.
