Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Nottingham
Established in 1992, Rupert Bear Murray Davies is a specialist family law firm based in Nottingham. Our practice focuses on resolving legal and financial issues arising from relationship breakdowns, including divorce, child custody, and civil partnership disputes. With decades of combined experience, our team of solicitors provides expert guidance while prioritising client well-being through empathetic counsel and access to confidential support services. We maintain strong professional affiliations with Resolution and collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and barristers to deliver comprehensive solutions.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by consistent top-tier rankings in independent legal surveys and ongoing staff training to stay current with evolving family law practices. We operate from Nottingham's historic Lace Market, offering convenient access to local courts and public parking facilities.
Services
Financial Remedy on Divorce
Divorce & Separation
Children Cases
Cohabitees Disputes
Civil Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in specialist family law practice
- Our solicitors maintain membership with Resolution professional association
- We provide access to confidential counselling support services
- We collaborate with financial experts and barristers for comprehensive solutions
- Consistently ranked in top-tier of Midlands family law firms
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
What people say
Excellent reputation
High quality work
Compassionate approach
Expert legal guidance
Proven track record
Services
Financial Remedy on Divorce
We specialise in resolving complex financial disputes during divorce proceedings. Our solicitors handle high-value asset division, pension sharing arrangements, and business valuation matters. With expertise in commercial and property law aspects, we ensure fair financial outcomes while minimising emotional distress through collaborative approaches.
Children Cases
Our team handles child custody arrangements, contact disputes, and adoption proceedings. We prioritise children's welfare while protecting parental rights. With experience in appellate court cases, we provide expert guidance on residence orders, visitation rights, and international child relocation matters.
Cohabitees Disputes
We advise on property rights and financial claims for unmarried couples facing separation. Our solicitors handle Schedule 1 Children Act applications and property ownership disputes. We provide clear guidance on legal protections for cohabiting partners without marital status.
People
Sarah Heathcote
Partner
Specialising in high-value financial cases since 1992, Sarah has extensive experience in complex divorce settlements including business assets and pension sharing. A Resolution member and trained mediator, she previously served on Nottingham Relate's executive committee.
Isobel England
Partner
Qualified in 1979, Isobel specialises in children's law and adoption cases. With appellate court experience, she contributes to family law publications and maintains active involvement in legal professional associations since the 1980s.
Helen Camidge
Solicitor
Qualified in 1990, Helen provides expert family law advice with particular focus on divorce proceedings and child custody matters. She combines legal practice with committee work for professional associations since the firm's establishment.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and civil partnership disputes.
How do you handle complex financial divorce cases?
Our solicitors manage high-value asset division, business valuations, and pension sharing through collaborative approaches while protecting client interests in court proceedings when necessary.
Do you offer child custody mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation services for child custody arrangements and maintain connections with specialist family counsellors to support amicable resolutions.
What professional accreditations do you hold?
All solicitors maintain membership with Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association) and the Nottinghamshire Law Society, with regular training updates.
