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Family & Divorce Solicitors In Maidstone, Gravesend & Kent 2025
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What family law services do Gullands offer?
We offer a wide range of family law services, with expert and affordable solutions for all concerns. Our family law solicitor services include:
Seperation & Divorce
Divorce can be a complex and emotional journey, but with the right legal support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A trusted family law solicitor helps you navigate the process smoothly, protecting your interests while minimising stress.
Resolution together
Resolution Together is a new way forward in resolving separation disputes.
It enables a couple who are separating amicably to work with one lawyer to help them to reach a final agreement on issues arising as a result of their separation, most particularly in the aspect of the financial separation.
This only works for couples who are completely comfortable discussing everything openly with each other. There must be no concern about controlling or abusive behaviour and no known legal conflicts. Julie Hobson would meet with you both individually for a fixed fee appointment, the cost of that appointment is £200 plus VAT each.
If, after those two appointments, Julie is happy that this is the sort of case that is suitable for Resolution Together then we will begin to meet together.
Resolution Together is charged by Julie at an enhanced hourly rate on the basis that you will have one bill for you as a couple instead of both instructing solicitors and incurring double the cost.
Julie will work with you to choose other legal professionals who can help such as mediators, financial and pension experts as well as other forms of family support such as family therapists and divorce coaches.
More information can be found on Resolution Together at www.resolution.org.uk Resolution members like Julie and Sunita within our firm, are committed to the Resolution Code of Practice, promoting a constructive approach to family issues, considering the needs of the whole family and with a view to helping couples navigate divorce and separation in the best way possible.
It enables a couple who are separating amicably to work with one lawyer to help them to reach a final agreement on issues arising as a result of their separation, most particularly in the aspect of the financial separation.
This only works for couples who are completely comfortable discussing everything openly with each other. There must be no concern about controlling or abusive behaviour and no known legal conflicts. Julie Hobson would meet with you both individually for a fixed fee appointment, the cost of that appointment is £200 plus VAT each.
If, after those two appointments, Julie is happy that this is the sort of case that is suitable for Resolution Together then we will begin to meet together.
Resolution Together is charged by Julie at an enhanced hourly rate on the basis that you will have one bill for you as a couple instead of both instructing solicitors and incurring double the cost.
Julie will work with you to choose other legal professionals who can help such as mediators, financial and pension experts as well as other forms of family support such as family therapists and divorce coaches.
More information can be found on Resolution Together at www.resolution.org.uk Resolution members like Julie and Sunita within our firm, are committed to the Resolution Code of Practice, promoting a constructive approach to family issues, considering the needs of the whole family and with a view to helping couples navigate divorce and separation in the best way possible.
Financial Settlement
Fair division of assets and finances after separation or divorce.
Children Disputes
Ensuring children’s well-being with expert legal support during family challenges.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Legal protection for assets and finances before marriage.
The Importance of Family Law
At Gullands, we understand that a relationship breakdown can cause you stress and anxiety. It’s natural to worry about any potential impact the upheaval of your home life may have on you and your children.
Our team of experienced family and divorce solicitors in Maidstone and Gravesend works to support you through this process, helping you to make the sometimes difficult decisions about how to move ahead. Our aim is to work with you to find a resolution to your issues to best assist you and your children.
Many of our family solicitors in Maidstone are members of Resolution, an organisation committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation, and other family problems. We are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
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Your Family Law Team
Our team of family solicitors can help with all family legal issues,
including divorce, matrimonial and cohabitation financial issues and arrangements for children.
How much does Family legal advice cost?
We offer an initial fixed fee appointment at a reduced rate of £200 plus VAT. This will provide you with an appointment lasting up to an hour with a qualified divorce solicitor in Gravesend or Maidstone, in which we can go through all the issues arising from separation. At the end of the appointment, we will write to you, confirming our discussions in the meeting and telling you how to go about instructing us further, if you wish.
These appointments are without any obligation to instruct us any further, but a chance for you to get some initial legal advice, and hopefully receive answers to some of the issues that may be worrying you the most.
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If you are looking for lawyers in Maidstone or Gravesend to help advise you through the divorce process, our team of family solicitors offer appointments at both of our branches.
FAQ's to a Divorce Solicitor
On average, a divorce can take between 4-6 months but if there are financial matters to settle then it could take longer depending on the extent of the assets and whether agreement can be reached. If court proceedings are issued to deal with finances then it is likely to be several months before the conclusion of the matter but we will always try to settle matters by agreement to avoid you having to go through the process of court proceedings and to save on costs.
Straightforward divorce proceedings where there is no financial element, the cost on average is around £1,800 plus vat including court fee of £593.00. Where an order is required to record the financial terms of agreement costs can vary depending on the extent of the assets and whether an application to the court is required where agreement is not reached. Gullands Solicitors will provide you with a cost estimate before commencing work on the matter and once we have an idea of what you are seeking and how this can be achieved.r
Since the introduction of ‘No Fault Divorce’ there is only one ground for divorce this being irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, where there are no prospects of a reconciliation.
A Consent Order is the legal document, which, records the terms of agreement reached in respect of a financial settlement. Gullands Solicitors recommend that you have a Consent Order, as there are a number of benefits in having one and some risks if you do not. These will depend on the circumstances of your case and which we will discuss with you during the initial meeting.
Sometimes parties do not have a relevant ground to divorce straight away but need to sort out their finances, say for example, the sale of the matrimonial home. Gullands Solicitors can advise you on ways in which to protect your assets and deal with finances pending divorce proceedings such as recording the terms in a Separation Agreement.
The care of the children can be agreed between the parents but if there is a dispute as to with whom the children should live and/or how much time they should spend with the non-resident parent then we can assist you in negotiating what would be best for the children. If agreement cannot be reached then an application can be made to the court for a Child Arrangement order. Gullands Solicitors can advise you on the law and procedure relating to this and how to deal with the matter most cost effectively.
This will depend on a number of factors. Most commonly we will look at the length of marriage, ages of the parties, who will be looking after the children, whether each party is currently employed, parties’ incomes in comparison to their outgoings and whether both parties would be financially stable without spousal maintenance. Other factors may also be taken into consideration. We will advise you according to the circumstances of your case.
Gullands Solicitors can draft a Cohabitation Agreement which is a document recording details of how both party’s assets and finances are to be dealt with in the event that you should separate or in the unfortunate event of either party’s demise. It can also include arrangements and provision for the children. This document will be customised to your individual needs and agreement taking into consideration the facts of your case and the extent of assets owned by you both at the time of cohabitation, making sure that adequate and fair provision is being made for the future.
Gullands Solicitors can draft a Cohabitation Agreement which is a document recording details of how both party’s assets and finances are to be dealt with in the event that you should separate or in the unfortunate event of either party’s demise. It can also include arrangements and provision for the children. This document will be customised to your individual needs and agreement taking into consideration the facts of your case and the extent of assets owned by you both at the time of cohabitation, making sure that adequate and fair provision is being made for the future.
You may wish to consider applying for a non-molestation injunction, which we can help you with. This is an order from the court preventing your husband from continuing this abuse. At the same time you can apply for an Occupation Order to have your husband removed from the property and if the court’s feel that you need this protection the order may be granted. Gullands Solicitors can advise you as to the method by which such orders can be obtained and how to go about starting the proceedings for divorce thereafter.
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