Supporting your financial claims.

Untangling joint finances is one of the biggest challenges of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. With expert advice and guidance, we’ll support your claim for a fair settlement.

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Joint finances are complicated and messy.

We’ll help you see things clearly.

The right financial settlement can make a big difference to your future. Our experts can advise you on all your options – including claims for lump sums, transfers of property, pension orders and spousal maintenance. Even after a decree absolute, divorced people can still be susceptible to a claim from a former spouse if their circumstances change. We’ll make sure you’re ready for every eventuality.

Employment Law

Straightforward advice, strong support.

From making a claim to protecting your assets, you can rely on our team to provide clear, pragmatic advice. We can help with all areas of finance, and even have solicitors who specialise in complex assets, such as trust structures and foreign property. The earlier you contact us, the more we’ll be able to help you save money and reach a resolution with minimum upset.

 

 

We’ll advise you on:

Mediation after divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

International divorce or family law

Property and pension claims

Transfer of property

Spousal maintenance

Disputes about relocating in the UK or abroad

Parental responsibility

Changing your name on a passport or DVLA driving licence

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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.

- Philip Cowell

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.

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Meet Your Lawyers


Anne Thomson

Partner

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Cally Vincent

Trainee Solicitor

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Chloe Turner

Solicitor

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Claire Darley

Partner

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Elizabeth Harris-Clark

Partner

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Emma Smith

Associate

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Kate Rowley

Associate

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Lia Sutherland

Business Support Apprentice

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Lindsey Walker

Paralegal

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Louise Bond

Paralegal

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Millie Grundy

Trainee Solicitor

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Noah Lloyd

Apprentice Solicitor

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Oliver Bennett

Apprentice Paralegal

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Philip Cowell

Partner

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Rajpreet Sangha

Solicitor

Sarah Millington

Partner

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Sophie Machin

Solicitor

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Tina Whittaker

Paralegal

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What Our Clients Say
 

The team at FBC Manby Bowdler were genuinely outstanding throughout and did everything they could to achieve the best possible outcome for me while avoiding unnecessary costs & delays. I was referred to them by a family member who had a great experience and would absolutely recommend them based on my own experience!

Emma Smith

Mr B

 

A very professional service provided by Sarah and the team who worked flat out to meet the commitments required by the case and pick up the case post the removal of the a previous legal firm, FBCMB highlighted the challenges in my case and best outcomes and provided a cost estimate that eventually matched the outcome. The service and costs of, provided to me for my case was excellent and I can thoroughly recommend this company to anyone seeing legal advice. Well done!

Sarah Millington

Mr J

 

Extremely happy with the whole procedure conducted from start to finish by Mr Philip Cowell. Your empathy and professionalism was exemplary at a time in my life when I was at my lowest! Sincere thanks for all your hard work and support. I highly recommend Mr Phil Cowell.

Philip Cowell

Mr H

 

Anne Thomson is a woman of integrity and vast experience. As a U.S. Citizen married to a British citizen, my divorce was complex and difficult. With assets in multiple countries, legal actions in two countries in both civil and criminal courts, and a spouse who was devious and difficult, Anne kept the case moving forward and assisted me both with professional knowledge, clear explanations of the English legal system, and much needed emotional support. Anne worked tirelessly, and she and her staff showed outstanding professionalism and competence. She is a straight-talker who is capable, diligent and meticulous. I am grateful that I found the perfect solicitor, and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for the best legal counsel available.

Anne Thomson

Mrs W