Family Law Solicitors.
Our Family Law, Divorce and Children Specialists are committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law issues.
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The breakdown of a relationship can be incredibly challenging.
You can trust us to be supportive.
There are countless reasons why people find themselves needing advice from a solicitor specialising in family law. We adopt a sensitive and supportive approach with the emphasis on guiding you step by step through the process.
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We recognise that families come in lots of different shapes: whether you are married, cohabiting, have children, step-children or choose to stay child-free; there are lots of different and valid ways to create a family. That is why we take an individual approach to each client who comes to us.
The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most challenging experiences of a person’s life with ramifications not only for the couple but also for their children and their wider families.
There are countless reasons why people find themselves needing advice from a solicitor specialising in family law, but no matter the reason, we adopt a sensitive and supportive approach with the emphasis on guiding you step by step through the process. We will provide specialist legal advice which is realistic, cost effective and avoids legal jargon.
Many of our lawyers are members of Resolution, which means that they are personally committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law issues. In addition Partner Philip Cowell and Solicitor Emma Smith are specialist Collaborative Lawyers, who aim to work with you, your partner and your partner's lawyer, in a series of face to face negotiations, to help you resolve your family disputes in a more collaborative way.
Working With Our Service Team
Our dedicated and trusted legal advisers adopt a sensitive and supportive approach, with an emphasis on guiding you step by step through the process. You can rest assured we’ll provide you with realistic and cost effective legal advice, with many of our lawyers being members of Resolution, they are personally committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law issues.
- Anne Thomson
If you have an enquiry in relation to a Family law matter or simply want to speak to a member of our expert team, please get in touch.
Legal 500 2022: The Family Team were recognised as a Top Tier team in the West Midlands.
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has a team that excels at dealing with high-net-worth and complex family matters where there are diverse assets, property portfolios, business assets and other issues such as trusts and overseas property. It also has several experienced solicitors who deal with Children Act cases. Team head Anne Thomson is a deputy district judge and specialises in high-level financial remedy cases. Philip Cowell is highly regarded for his experience in complex agricultural cases and is collaboratively trained. Newly promoted partner Sarah Millington concentrates on financial issues following separation/ divorce as well as in pre-nuptial agreements.
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Chambers UK 2021: The Family Team were ranked in Band 1 in the Family category within the West Midlands.
"respond quickly and efficiently," adding that they are "very pleasant to deal with" and "highly skilled and client-focused.
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