Business Details
Specialist Family Law Solicitors
Rayden Solicitors is an award-winning specialist family law firm with over 30 years' experience advising clients on divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, and international family law matters. Our client-focused approach combines legal expertise with sensitivity to deliver tailored solutions for families facing challenging circumstances. With offices across England and Wales including St Albans, London, Birmingham, and Harpenden, we represent clients regardless of geographic location.Our team of highly qualified solicitors, mediators, and collaborative law specialists provides proactive advice to help clients understand their options and make informed decisions. Recognised in Legal 500 as leaders in complex financial remedies cases, we maintain strong negotiating skills coupled with compassion. As a limited company regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise transparency in costs and accessibility through flexible meeting arrangements.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Financial Disputes
Child Arrangements
International Family Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in specialist family law representation
- Our team includes collaborative law specialists and accredited mediators
- We maintain SRA regulation and transparent pricing policies
- Our multi-office network serves clients nationwide with local expertise
- We combine strong advocacy with compassionate client support
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through divorce proceedings with professional expertise and sensitivity. Our solicitors handle both straightforward and complex cases including international divorces and high-net-worth financial settlements. Clients receive clear advice about legal processes, timescales, and cost implications while maintaining focus on achieving practical solutions for their future.
Child Arrangements
Our specialist solicitors advise on all child arrangement matters including residence, contact, and decision-making responsibilities. We prioritise children's welfare while protecting parental rights through negotiated settlements or court representation. Services cover relocation cases, grandparents' access rights, and emergency protection orders for vulnerable children.
Financial Settlements
We handle complex financial settlements during divorce proceedings involving property, pensions, business assets, and offshore investments. Our solicitors provide strategic advice about fair asset division while considering long-term financial security. Services include negotiating maintenance agreements and enforcing financial court orders across international jurisdictions.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our legal team drafts and reviews prenuptial agreements to protect assets before marriage. We ensure agreements meet legal requirements while addressing specific concerns about property, inheritance, and business interests. Services include updating agreements for changing circumstances and providing independent legal advice for both parties.
Domestic Abuse Cases
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic abuse victims through non-molestation and occupation orders. Our solicitors work with specialist agencies to ensure client safety while addressing child contact arrangements and financial support. Services include emergency court applications and ongoing representation in family proceedings.
People
Katherine Rayden
Senior Partner
Recognised as a leading family law expert with over 30 years' experience. Specialises in complex financial remedies and international child abduction cases. Recipient of multiple legal excellence awards.
Julian Bremner
Executive Partner
Qualified financial arbitrator handling high-value divorce settlements. Expert in collaborative law approaches and business asset protection during marital breakdowns.
Paula Butterworth
Executive Partner
Collaborative law specialist focusing on child arrangement disputes. Provides strategic guidance for separating couples seeking non-confrontational solutions.
Emily Watson
Executive Partner
Children law arbitrator with expertise in international custody disputes. Special interests include surrogacy arrangements and grandparent access rights.
Mary Kaye
Partner
Experienced family law practitioner advising on prenuptial agreements and complex property division cases. Regularly appointed as children's guardian in high-conflict disputes.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, domestic abuse cases, and international family law matters.
How much does a family law consultation cost?
We offer transparent pricing with competitive rates. Initial consultations start from £150 including VAT, with detailed cost estimates provided before commencing work.
Can I get emergency legal protection for domestic abuse?
Yes, our specialist solicitors can arrange emergency court applications for non-molestation orders within 24 hours when required.
Do you handle international divorce cases?
Yes, we regularly handle international divorces with connections to France, USA, and other jurisdictions through our network of overseas legal partners.
How do child custody arrangements work?
We help parents create tailored child arrangements covering residence, contact, and decision-making responsibilities through negotiation or court proceedings.
What locations do you operate from?
We have offices in St Albans, London Bridge, Birmingham, and Harpenden, with remote consultation options available nationwide.
