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Life can present all sorts of situations in which you require expert assistance; some happy and some sad. Whatever situation you face, your family law solicitor needs to do more than take the time to understand your personal situation. They should be right there with you, every step of the way; an expert guide, a strategic thinker and importantly, an empathetic advisor helping you to guide your way through whatever chapter in your life you currently face.

Managing difficult situations

With a team of family law experts we can help manage difficult situations, protect your future and help find a solution that works for you including:

divorce and relationship breakdown: finding the best solution to enable you to move on with your life and help you fully understand your options and what your entitlements are;
private children cases: helping you navigate the emotional difficulties that a disagreement about a child can create; and
keeping you safe: giving you the right powers to protect a child you are concerned about, or if you are in a dangerous situation yourself.

Protecting your future

Protecting your finances: helping you put arrangements in place to protect your business, income, inheritance or pension if your relationship breaks down
Planning with your partner: advising on prenuptial, postnuptial and living together agreements so you have the proper protection in place

Finding a solution that works for you

You will want to overcome any concerns, issues and difficulties you face as efficiently and quickly as possible. How to do this will not be the same for everybody.

Different personalities mean different approaches are required and we can work with you to decide on the best choice for you, which may be:

mediation;
collaborative law;
arbitration;
private financial dispute resolution hearing/early neutral evaluation; or
court application.

We will always explain what each method involves and take the time to advise you as to the pros and cons of each in your particular circumstances.

How we’ve helped our clients

“Paris Smith is by far the largest and strongest team in Hampshire, and possibly the south. It is set up like a London magic circle firm and is packed with stars. As a result, the team is able to provide a premier service to all levels, including very high net worth individuals. Top-rated in every respect. ”

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Chambers and Partners Legal Directory 2021

The Family Law team is known to be a standout firm representing high net worth individuals in matrimonial disputes concerning trusts, inherited wealth and property, with additional expertise in drafting high-value nuptial agreements. Also has experience in handling highly acrimonious private children matters. Offers litigation expertise and also provides mediation services for clients seeking alternatives to litigation, as well as collaboratively trained lawyers.

One source lauds the team’s “very helpful and skilled lawyers,” adding: “We trust their advice and receive timely replies.”

Another interviewee says: “The lawyers are technically able and work constructively.”

Legal 500 Directory 2021

Paris Smith LLP specialises in high and ultra-high net worth cases, with a particular emphasis on financial remedy and children work. The family law team is jointly led by Frank Prior who heads up the Southampton office and Huw Miles who manages the Winchester branch. Due to its proximity to the capital, the practice receives a large number of instructions and referrals from London clients. They nevertheless retain competitive charge out rates, offering a “pay as you go” scheme, allowing clients to tap into the team’s expertise only when necessary.

Sources say:

‘Paris Smith is by far the largest and strongest team in Hampshire, and possibly the south. It is set up like a London magic circle firm and is packed with stars. As a result, the team is able to provide a premier service to all levels, including very high net worth individuals. Top-rated in every respect.‘

‘Large, well established and well run team of specialists who are used to dealing with a broad range of (often high value) financial remedy and children work. They offer a superb service backed up by an excellent support team. Probably one of the top tier teams in the South of their size.‘