Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Marlow
Established in 2008 by Claire Thomas and Sarah Chaytor, our firm specialises in family law, offering expert legal advice tailored to individual client needs. With over 50 years of combined experience, we prioritise flexible, creative, and cost-effective solutions for families navigating relationship breakdowns. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with empathy, aiming to minimise court involvement while ensuring transparent cost management. We collaborate with external professionals to address complex financial arrangements, child custody matters, and international family law issues.Our solicitors are accredited specialists in family mediation and collaborative law, reflecting our commitment to resolving disputes amicably. We provide free initial consultations to guide clients through legal processes and help them understand future implications. Based in Marlow, we serve clients across Maidenhead, High Wycombe, and surrounding areas, maintaining a reputation for compassionate, client-focused legal support.
Services
Family Law
Child Law
Divorce
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Prenuptial Agreements
Child Custody
Financial Settlements
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in family law.
- Our team includes accredited Resolution family law specialists and mediators.
- We prioritise out-of-court dispute resolution to reduce stress and costs.
- We offer transparent cost management with no hidden fees.
- Our solicitors provide free initial consultations to clarify legal processes.
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Law Society's Family Law Panel
What people say
Support and understanding
Professional demeanour
Transparent costs
Amicable resolutions
Expert legal advice
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services covering divorce, separation, financial settlements, and prenuptial agreements. Our solicitors help clients navigate complex legal processes while prioritising amicable solutions. With expertise in both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods, we ensure tailored advice to protect clients' interests and family well-being.
Child Law
Our child law specialists advise on custody, visitation rights, international child relocation, and maintenance. We focus on children's best interests while respecting parental responsibilities. With experience in surrogacy and cross-border cases, we help families create sustainable post-separation arrangements through mediation or litigation when necessary.
Mediation
As accredited mediators, we facilitate constructive discussions between separating couples to resolve financial and child-related issues. This cost-effective alternative to court empowers clients to control outcomes while reducing emotional strain. Our mediators ensure balanced negotiations and legally sound agreements.
Collaborative Law
We offer collaborative law as a structured dispute resolution method where both parties commit to resolving issues without court intervention. Our trained collaborative lawyers work with clients to achieve mutually beneficial solutions for financial settlements and child arrangements, maintaining privacy and cooperation.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities in case of separation. Our solicitors ensure agreements meet legal standards while addressing clients' specific circumstances, providing clarity and security for future marital arrangements.
People
Sarah Chaytor
Solicitor & Accredited Mediator
Qualified solicitor, Law Society Family Law Panel member, and accredited Resolution family law specialist with extensive experience in mediation and collaborative law.
Claire Thomas
Solicitor & Collaborative Lawyer
Qualified solicitor trained in family mediation and Resolution-certified collaborative law, specialising in helping families navigate separation with sensitivity and expertise.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, mediation, and collaborative law.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free one-hour consultation to discuss your case and explain legal options.
How do you handle child custody cases?
We prioritise children's best interests, advising on custody, visitation rights, and international relocation matters with sensitivity.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we ensure cost transparency with no hidden fees and clear explanations of charges at each stage.
Do you serve areas outside Marlow?
We serve clients in Maidenhead, High Wycombe, and surrounding areas across Buckinghamshire and beyond.
Can you help with prenuptial agreements?
Yes, we draft and review prenuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities.
