Private Family Law Solicitors in London, Kent & Essex
NLS Private Law supports people with privately funded family-law matters across London, Kent and Essex. We are experts in divorce, financial arrangements and child arrangements.
Shabana Sultana
Family law advice that helps you move forward
A relationship breakdown or family dispute can affect many parts of life at once. You may be thinking about your children, home, finances or the practical arrangements that need to be made next. If there are substantial assets, a business, pensions or property to consider, it can be particularly important to understand the financial issues before making decisions.
Discussions about children can be equally difficult. You may need to agree where a child will live, how they will spend time with each parent or whether a proposed move abroad is possible. For some couples, the focus is on planning ahead through a nuptial or cohabitation agreement that records financial intentions clearly.
NLS provides clear advice, careful representation and practical support for privately funded family-law matters. The NLS Private Law department can help you identify the issues that need to be addressed, explain the options available and prepare for the next stage. The right approach will depend on your circumstances, the information available and the matters that need to be resolved.
Whether you are separating, trying to make arrangements for your child or planning for the future, early advice can help you make informed decisions about what to do next.
How the NLS Private Law department can help
Our Private Law services cover a range of family-law issues. Select the area most relevant to your circumstances.
Divorce and financial settlements
Divorce can raise difficult financial questions, particularly where there are substantial or complex assets. This may include property, savings, pensions, investments, business interests, trusts or assets held abroad.
Child arrangements and relocation
Making arrangements for a child after separation can involve decisions about where they live, how they spend time with each parent and how important decisions will be managed. A proposed move abroad can add further practical and legal issues.
Agreements for families
Clear agreements can help couples discuss financial arrangements before marriage, during a relationship or when moving in together. The right approach will depend on your circumstances, assets and future plans.
Support tailored to the issues that matter to you
Protecting finances and assets
Financial arrangements after separation can involve a wide range of assets, income and liabilities. If your circumstances include a family home, pension, savings, investments, a business or other complex financial issues, it is important to understand what may need to be considered.
NLS can explain the financial issues that may arise during divorce and help you consider the options available.
Making arrangements for children
Children benefit from arrangements that are practical, clear and focused on their welfare. Where parents or carers are finding it difficult to agree, legal advice can help clarify the issues and the possible next steps.
The NLS Private Law department can support clients who need advice about child arrangements, including where one parent is considering an international move with a child.
Planning ahead
Discussing a nuptial or cohabitation agreement can be a constructive way to address financial arrangements openly. These agreements may cover matters such as property, savings, household contributions and what should happen if circumstances change or a relationship ends.
NLS can help you understand the purpose of an agreement and the issues that may be relevant to your situation.
Clear advice for complex family circumstances
Some family-law matters involve more than one issue. Separation can raise questions about a family home, savings, pensions, investments, business interests or arrangements made during a relationship. Where circumstances are more complex, it can help to take a clear view of the information available and the decisions that may need to be made.
The NLS Private Law department can help you understand the issues involved, consider the options that may be available and work towards a clear plan for your circumstances. This may include support with high-net-worth divorce, financial settlements, nuptial agreements or cohabitation agreements.
Practical support when children are involved
When parents separate, decisions about a child can be among the most important and sensitive issues to resolve. You may need to discuss where your child will live, how they will spend time with each parent or other important people, and how day-to-day arrangements will work.
NLS can help you focus on practical arrangements for your child and understand the options for reaching an agreement. If agreement is not possible, NLS can explain the legal process and the next steps available to you.
Shabana Sultana - Head of Private Family Law
Shabana has spent more than 26 years working solely in family law and can conduct with confidence all private family cases of every description. She specialises in financial matters following divorce and private Children’s matters with a focus on international child relocation cases are the heart of her practice. She is a natural problem solver always thinking creatively and outside the box to achieve successful outcomes for her clients. Her clients praise her for being a master negotiating who is never phased by the noise of her opponents, and this has meant she can boast a strong record of achieving out of court settlements.
Shabana works alongside an impressive team of carefully selected experts who lead with discretion and expertise including accountants, auditors, from pension actuaries to surveyors and private investigators. Twenty-six years in practice have given her a strong network of family law barristers who time after time deliver the results her clients want.
What to expect when you contact NLS
When you contact National Legal Service, you can explain the circumstances you are facing and the issues that matter most to you.
NLS can then help you to:
- Understand the legal process that may be relevant
- Consider the options available in your circumstances
- Decide what practical next step may be appropriate, including representation where needed
Book Your Free No Obligation Call
Contact NLS to discuss your circumstances. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Private Family Law FAQs
- What does a private family law solicitor do?
A private family law solicitor can provide advice and representation in relation to family-law matters. This can include divorce, financial arrangements, child arrangements and agreements for couples.
- Can NLS help with divorce and financial arrangements?
Yes. National Legal Service Private Law supports clients with high-net-worth divorce and financial settlements. This can include matters involving property, pensions, savings, investments, business interests, debts and other assets.
- Can NLS help with arrangements for children?
Yes. NLS supports clients who need advice about child arrangements, including questions about where a child lives, time spent with each parent and proposed international relocation.
- Can NLS help with nuptial and cohabitation agreements?
Yes. The NLS Private Law department supports clients considering nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. These can help couples discuss financial arrangements and future plans.
- Do you support clients in London, Kent and Essex?
National Legal Service supports clients across England and Wales. London, Kent and Essex are priority regions for National Legal Service Private Law content and have dedicated regional pages.