Divorce

The divorce and family law team at Peter Lynn and Partners are arguably the largest in the region and bring a successful combination of experience and resources when working with clients.

At a tough and emotional time for all parties involved, expert legal advice and support can make a noticeable difference and we always seek to achieve a positive result for divorce matters that we know can be painful

Divorces range from the relatively straightforward to the complex and the cost of divorce can vary significantly but we will consult you during this time of need to ensure that this process is as smooth and cost-effective as possible.

The team includes a number of specialists, such as those with a wealth of experience in dealing with complex, high-value divorces to those who specialise in divorces relating to members of the emergency services and armed forces and are registered specialists in dealing with the uniformed sector.

Business and share allocation is another area of expertise where we have acted successfully for clients. Whether it’s a doctor, dentist, lawyer, accountant, IFA or similar, we have experience of protecting and accessing pensions, share options, assets and voting rights.

With the skills of other legal departments within the firm on hand, we frequently use the services of the company and commercial law division when working on divorce cases involving businesses and have access to external specialists such as forensic accountants, antique valuers and land surveyors.

We advise our clients on all aspects of Divorce including areas such as:

  • Financial Orders/Settlements
  • Pensions
  • Company Shareholdings
  • Asset Splitting
  • Cohabitation Disputes
  • Adoption
  • Domestic Violence
  • Child Protection
  • Care Proceedings

Protection or Acquisition of Assets During Divorce

When dealing with high value, complex divorce proceedings involving business assets, we combine the expertise of the divorce and family law team with that of the company and commercial team to offer a truly unique service.

We have acted on many multi-million-pound divorce settlements representing either the husband or wife and specialise in the acquisition or protection of a range of high-value assets including:

  • Education Funding for Children
  • Business Shares
  • Property Portfolios (both domestic and overseas)
  • Home Ownership
  • IP and Copyright Ownership
  • Investments
  • Partnership Agreements