The Partner heading the department is Peter Humphris and he can be contacted via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  He is supported by Consultant Nigel Hawkins, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Assistant Solicitor Jonathan Whettingsteel, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and Legal Executive Samantha Jeanes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We are very experienced and sympathetic to the emotional requirements of families going through changing times and needing legal assistance.  We offer easy to understand advice in plain English.  We are confident we can offer the support and expertise you require.

We offer assistance to clients in respect of:

• Divorce and Matrimonial finances/Ancillary Relief
• Co-habitees and same sex couples
• Children Issues including:
  • Residence Orders
  • Contact Orders
  • Prohibited Steps
  • Specific Issue
• Domestic Violence – We are very sensitive to issues surrounding domestic violence.  We can visit clients in a Refuge or hold meetings in our office.  We can protect your whereabouts and offer urgent assistance with injunctions and occupation orders.  Some injunctions can be obtained on the same day if the circumstances dictate urgent assistance is required
• Public Law Proceedings. We have experience of acting for parents, children and the guardian
• Trusts of land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996

Between our team Nigel Hawkins, Samantha Jeanes are both Resolution members and Nigel Hawkins is a "Collaborative Family Lawyer", an “Advanced Member of the Family Law Panel” and on the “Children Law Panel” as an expert in Care Proceedings.

Nigel Hawkins is also a Family Mediator together with Consultant Rebecca Kirby.