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Family Law Solicitors in London
Helen Pidgeon Solicitors has been resolving family legal matters for 25 years, combining extensive experience with a client-focused approach. Established in 2011, our firm specialises in family law, offering mediation, collaborative law, and litigation services tailored to individual needs. Our team of qualified solicitors provides expert guidance on divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and international family disputes. We serve clients across England and globally, prioritising dignity and practical solutions. With memberships in Resolution and the Law Society's Family Law Panel, we maintain high professional standards.Our flexible approach ensures clients receive support through various dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration. We assist middle to high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals in navigating complex family legal issues. Our international expertise addresses cross-border matters, working with global legal networks to ensure compliance and enforceability. We offer ad-hoc legal advice for self-representing clients and comprehensive support for complex cases. Our commitment to constructive resolution remains central to achieving favourable outcomes for families.
Services
Divorce
Child Arrangements
Mediation
International Family Disputes
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of specialist family law experience
- Our team includes Law Society Family Law Panel members
- We offer tailored dispute resolution through mediation and collaboration
- We handle complex international family matters with global legal networks
- Our flexible approach supports both full representation and self-representation
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Law Society's Family Law Panel
- International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners
Services
Divorce
We provide expert legal guidance for divorce proceedings, including financial settlements and dissolution of civil partnerships. Our solicitors help clients navigate the legal process while prioritising practical solutions. With experience in complex financial matters, we ensure fair outcomes for all family members.
Child Arrangements
Our specialists assist with creating child custody agreements, addressing relocation issues and international abductions. We focus on children's welfare while respecting parental rights. The team provides strategic advice for both temporary and permanent arrangements following separation.
Mediation
As qualified mediators, we facilitate constructive discussions for family disputes. This voluntary process helps couples reach mutually acceptable agreements on financial and child-related matters. We maintain impartiality while ensuring clients understand their legal rights throughout the mediation process.
International Family Disputes
We specialise in complex international family matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Our services include determining appropriate court venues, handling relocation cases, and preventing child abductions. With global legal partnerships, we ensure compliance with international regulations and enforceable settlements.
Cohabitation Agreements
Our solicitors draft legally binding cohabitation agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities. These agreements address property ownership and child arrangements for unmarried couples. We provide clear guidance on legal rights and obligations during relationship formation or breakdown.
People
Helen Pidgeon
Founder & Solicitor
With 25 years of family law experience, Helen established her firm in 2011 after working at major city firms. She is a Resolution member, Law Society Family Law Panel solicitor, and collaborative lawyer. Helen combines litigation expertise with conciliatory approaches to achieve optimal client outcomes.
Caroline Wright
Solicitor
Caroline has 18 years of specialist family law experience, focusing on litigation and practical solutions. A Resolution member, she helps clients achieve workable outcomes through various dispute resolution methods while maintaining a client-centred approach to family matters.
Vicki Sales
Solicitor
With over 15 years of family law experience, Vicki specialises in collaborative law and litigation. As a Resolution member and Law Society Family Law Panel solicitor, she combines detailed legal knowledge with negotiation skills to secure fair settlements for clients navigating family disputes.
Funlola Oluwole
Solicitor
Funlola specialises in family law with a holistic approach informed by prior experience in wills and conveyancing. She provides empathetic legal support while addressing the complex emotional and financial aspects of family disputes for clients.
Amy
Solicitor
Amy brings a multidisciplinary perspective to family law after completing a Masters in Law with distinction. Her prior experience in estate planning and conveyancing informs her comprehensive approach to family legal matters, combining empathy with legal expertise.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, mediation, cohabitation agreements, and international family disputes with both UK and cross-border expertise.
How do you handle international family matters?
We work with global legal networks to address jurisdictional issues, relocation cases, and enforceable international settlements while ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and local laws.
Can you assist with self-representation in family cases?
Yes, we offer tailored support for self-representing clients including document drafting, evidence preparation, and strategic advice throughout mediation or court proceedings.
What dispute resolution methods do you offer?
We provide mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, and litigation services, selecting the most appropriate method based on each client's specific circumstances and needs.
How do you approach child custody arrangements?
We prioritise children's welfare while creating practical custody solutions, addressing relocation issues and ensuring legally sound agreements that reflect modern family dynamics.
What experience do you have with complex financial divorces?
Our team has extensive experience handling high-value asset divisions, business valuations, and complex financial settlements through both negotiated solutions and court proceedings.
