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Family Law Solicitors Essex
When relationships break down or family matters become stressful, the emotional impact can feel heavy and disorientating. Our Family Law team in Essex provides clear, calm guidance that helps you understand your position, protect what matters and move forward with confidence. We offer supportive advice tailored to your situation and goals.
Are you facing a family situation that feels overwhelming?
Family issues often arrive at moments when you already feel scared, unsettled or unsure who to trust. Whether you are navigating a separation, protecting your children’s wellbeing or trying to secure your financial future, the legal process can appear confusing and emotionally draining.
In Essex, our specialist family solicitors work with you to understand the situation clearly, explain your options in practical, human terms and help you take the next step with confidence and reassurance.
Considering Separation or Divorce
You are considering separation or divorce and want to understand your options before making any final decisions.
Protecting Your Financial Security
You are worried about financial security and want advice on how assets, housing and income might be divided.
Sorting Child Arrangements
You are in a dispute about child arrangements and need supportive guidance to protect your children’s wellbeing.
Support With Domestic Abuse
You are facing a difficult situation involving domestic abuse and need fast, confidential advice on safeguarding options.
Formalising Your Agreement
You wish to formalise an agreement through a consent order and want to ensure it protects you properly.
Speak to our team
Jessica Thrower
Member and Head of Family
Jaspreet Burrha
Associate Solicitor
Esra Dogan
Associate Solicitor
Jenny Waite
Family Law Associate
Alison Brotherton
Consultant
Callie Collins
Solicitor
Family Law Services
Our Family Law team supports clients across Essex with a wide range of matters. Whether you need early guidance, help negotiating an agreement or full representation, we provide clear and compassionate support tailored to your situation.
We guide you through the legal process, help you understand your rights and work with you to reach a fair and practical outcome.
We support you in establishing clear agreements for where your children live, how time is shared and how key decisions are made.
We help you understand and formalise parental responsibility so that everyone’s role is clear and legally recognised.
We provide urgent, confidential advice and help you obtain protective orders or other safety measures.
We prepare agreements that provide clarity and peace of mind about financial expectations before or during marriage.
We help you resolve sensitive family issues through calm, constructive discussions led by a trained mediator.
We guide you through securing the appropriate financial support needed for your children, ensuring their needs are met now and in the future.
We guide you through dividing finances fairly and transparently, helping you understand your options and work towards an agreement that protects your future.
We guide unmarried couples through disputes over property ownership and financial contributions, helping you understand your rights and work towards a fair outcome.
We help you understand how pensions can be divided during divorce and support you in reaching an agreement that reflects your financial needs.
Jessica Thrower
Member and Head of Family
Schedule a call with me to discuss your family situation and your options.
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Why choose Mullis & Peake
Family matters require more than legal knowledge. They require sensitivity, patience and clarity at a time when life may feel uncertain. Our Essex-based team provides steady guidance, communicates in plain English and treats your concerns with care and respect. We aim to support you through every step and ensure your voice is heard throughout the process.
Experienced local team
You will receive advice from a team with a strong presence in Essex, who understand the pressures families face. Your guidance will reflect both your local circumstances and the wider national legal framework.
Personal and practical advice
You will receive tailored guidance that focuses on your family’s wellbeing and long-term security — not just the immediate legal question you are facing.
Clear explanations
You will be guided through each stage in clear, straightforward terms, helping you understand your choices and stay fully informed without unnecessary legal jargon.
Supportive resolution
You can expect a constructive and cooperative approach wherever possible, with firm support if a more formal legal route becomes necessary.
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Get in touch with our Family Law team
If you are in Essex and facing a family matter that feels confusing or emotionally difficult, our Family Law solicitors are here to help. We listen carefully, explain your options clearly and guide you towards a positive next step.
Specialist Family Law solicitors
– Over 30 years’ experience in Family law.
Fast, confidential advice
– Tailored to your family’s circumstances.
No-obligation consultation
– To understand your family options clearly.
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Frequently asked questions
A separation allows couples to live apart and make practical arrangements without legally ending the marriage. Divorce formally ends the marriage and allows financial and child arrangements to be resolved with legal certainty. Some people choose separation first to give themselves space before making significant decisions. We help you understand which route suits your situation, how each option affects finances and childcare and what steps you would need to take.
Financial settlements consider several factors including income, housing needs, children’s needs, pensions, savings and the length of the marriage. There is no automatic fifty-fifty split and the court aims for fairness rather than mathematical equality. We help you understand what a reasonable settlement might look like, prepare the necessary evidence and negotiate a clear, workable agreement.
Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples. This can create uncertainties around property, finances and childcare. We explain your position clearly, help you protect your interests through agreements and advise you on next steps if a relationship breaks down. Taking early advice often prevents misunderstandings and provides greater security for the future.
Child arrangements focus on the best interests of the child. This includes stability, safety, schooling and the child’s relationship with each parent. Courts encourage families to agree arrangements themselves where possible. If that is not achievable, we help you prepare your case, understand the factors considered by the court and work towards a solution that supports your children’s wellbeing.
Yes. Several options exist including non-molestation orders and occupation orders, which can provide immediate protection for you and your children. These measures can restrict contact, prevent certain behaviours or regulate who can live in the family home. We provide urgent, confidential advice and help you apply quickly and safely.
Bring any documents that help explain your situation such as financial statements, correspondence, court papers or notes about key events. Do not worry if you do not have everything yet. The first meeting focuses on understanding your concerns and helping you map out a clear plan. We help you identify what information is needed and support you in gathering it.
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