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Family law solicitors Edgware Road
Clear Legal Guidance When
Your Family Is at a Crossroads

Facing a divorce or family law matter near Edgware Road? Shortlands Solicitors offers the specialist advice and trusted representation you deserve – from the very first call.

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About Shortlands

Family Law Solicitors Edgware Road

Shortlands Solicitors is a Hammersmith-based boutique family law firm with over 20 years of experience representing clients through complex, high-stakes divorce and family disputes. We work with families and individuals, including bankers, entrepreneurs, business founders and professionals whose situations demand more than a general legal service – cases involving pension funds, business equity, hidden assets and cross-border financial arrangements. Our focused approach means our clients receive deep specialist expertise, not divided attention. When the financial and personal consequences of a family dispute are significant, Shortlands is the firm that delivers.

Our Family Law Services

We offer the full range of specialist family law services for clients across London, including those in and around Edgware Road.

Divorce Solicitors

Expert legal guidance through divorce - protecting your rights, assets and future from day one.

Separation Agreements

Clear, binding agreements covering finances and children when you separate but are not yet divorcing.

Child Arrangements

Specialist support for residency, contact and parenting disputes - always with your children's welfare at heart.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

Legally sound agreements to protect your wealth and business before marriage or moving in together.

Financial Settlements

Skilled negotiation to secure a fair division of assets, pensions and finances - however complex your situation.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

Structured, confidential mediation to resolve family disputes without the cost and stress of court proceedings.

Will Writing

Professionally drafted wills to ensure your wishes are protected and your loved ones are provided for.

Inheritance Tax

Strategic estate planning to legitimately reduce your inheritance tax liability and protect what you have built.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Edgware Road - Protecting Everything You Have Worked For

The moment a marriage starts to break down, the clock starts ticking on decisions that will shape your future.

For those in and around Edgware Road facing a contested split, a spouse who has already taken legal counsel, or a divorce tied to business ownership, pension assets or complex financial structures, Shortlands Solicitors delivers the strategic expertise needed to protect your position thoroughly. 

Over two decades of handling high-net-worth divorce has given our team an exceptional depth of knowledge – from contested financial settlements and hidden asset disclosure to business valuations and pension fund disputes. We work with clarity and conviction, always focused on what matters most: the right outcome for you.

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DIVORCE MATTERS WE HANDLE

Understanding divorce the process

How the Divorce Process Works

A clear overview of the key stages in UK divorce under the current no-fault divorce laws.

01

Initial Consultation

We review your situation and explain your options clearly.

02

Application Submitted

Divorce application prepared and submitted to the court.

03

Conditional Order

Court confirms breakdown of marriage is satisfied.

04

Financial & Child Matters

Negotiations run in parallel - most settle without court.

05

Final Order

Divorce legally finalised. Your new chapter begins.

Typical timeline: 6–12 months depending on complexity of financial and child arrangements.

Child Law

Child Arrangements Solicitors Edgware Road - Your Children Come First, Always

When the family unit breaks down, children feel it most – and your relationship with them needs protecting.

When parents in and around Edgware Road disagree over residency, contact or face the threat of a partner relocating with the children, Shortlands Solicitors responds with both urgency and expertise – placing your child’s welfare at the centre of every step taken.

Our child law solicitors have resolved hundreds of complex residence, contact and relocation disputes – including cross-border cases requiring fast court action. We move with urgency when the situation calls for it and with careful strategy when the longer view serves your children better.

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Child Law MATTERS WE HANDLE

What our clients say about us

Thank you both for helping me through this sad process; you made it straightforward and much less painful than it could have been. I am of course relieved it is over. Excellent service, highly professional and humane.
Elena
I have found Shortlands an extremely professional and understanding firm. My solicitor Sian Whittaker has always explained proceedings in a manner that is easy to understand and the knowledge and advice given has always been supportive and invaluable. I feel that my work is being handled very professionally and they are very prompt with their replies to my questions. I would not therefore hesitate in recommending them.
Chief
During not only an extremely difficult time but also a complex divorce and settlement of finances, I found the staff at Shortlands to be extremely supportive and understanding. Shabana Walayat was in the main handling my case and I was always impressed by her quick grasp of the personalities involved and how she responded appropriately and effectively each time a particularly...
Sara Hayter
I have been in receipt of legal advice from Shortlands on a variety of matters for five years. This advice mainly concerned family law. Throughout this time, I have found the quality of the legal advice received to be strong. One matter did end up in court and Shortlands was able to appropriately defend my position with the court result going in my favor. In addition to the quality of the legal advice, Shortlands has a professional support team behind it. In summary, I do have genuine confidence in the firm both in terms of its legal advice and its service levels.
Nicholas Green
Dear Shortlands, A very big thank you for all your help regarding my case, brilliant service provided and I will be recommending your good name to all who seek legal representation.
Lee Kimberley
“I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks Shabana and her Team for their excellent work, professionalism and understanding, at a time when things were very stressful. I am grateful that my numerous phone calls and emails were always promptly replied to which was very much appreciated. I felt I had dedicated support and so much more. I would highly recommend Shortlands Solicitors and would definitely use them again in the future. Many, many thanks again for everything, you were brilliant”
Michelle Fernandez
Shortlands attorneys led by Shabana Walayat are the best and most cost effective lawyers you could ever ask for. My divorce and custody battle has been complicated, long with a complex international dimension. My previous lawyers had been incompetent in grappling the various components, but Shortlands have exceeded my expectations and together we have won a number of judgments. Not only are they great lawyers with intellect and understanding of case law, but they have taken my case as if it were their own. I would not hesitate to recommend them for complex international cases.
Andrew Darfoor
I would unreservedly recommend Shabana Walayat to anyone seeking help with childcare arrangements after separation/divorce or the matter of relocation. For what was a traumatic time in my life, Shabana gave me reassurance and handled my case with great expertise. I felt she was in charge of the situation throughout. She helped me gain a clear picture of the legal procedures and its terminology. Shabana and her team always responded to my requests quickly and kept me in the loop of the ongoing developments. Her approach to her work as a lawyer I experienced as both – compassionate and highly professional. And that I am truly thankful for.
Juliana Marx
I have found Shortlands a very approachable firm in dealing with my separation and divorce matters. They have been professional; respecting my point of view and providing the best advice on each situation. It has been very easy to communicate with them via email and on the phone. I certainly don’t think I would have been able to go through the process without their expertise and I am very happy to recommend them.
Ana Maria Serrano
When I first called Shortlands solicitors I was very scared and extremely upset. It was an incredibly distressing time for me, but after speaking to Shabana, from the very beginning she was very understanding and quick to listen to my concerns, give me the correct advice and guide me in a very difficult situation, she was very professional and easy to talk, she answered all the questions. She was fully engaged...
Flor Barsallo

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We understand that every case is different and has its own complexities. Our experts are dedicated to guiding you through the legal process with tailored solutions which work for you.

Mediation MATTERS WE HANDLE

Mediation

Family Law Mediation Edgware Road - A Better Way to Resolve What Divides You

Court should be a last resort – not the automatic first step in every family dispute. For those near Edgware Road wanting to resolve family disagreements over finances or children without the cost, delay and emotional toll of litigation, Shortlands provides expert family mediation. Our qualified mediators bring professional neutrality and real family law knowledge to every session, creating the conditions where lasting, practical agreements can be reached.

Mediation protects relationships, reduces costs dramatically and gets to resolution far faster than contested proceedings. It is often the kindest and most effective route through one of life’s most difficult periods.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Edgware Road

For clients with international financial connections, business interests, or assets held across multiple jurisdictions, a financial settlement carries a level of complexity that demands specialist handling. Our financial settlement solicitors serving the Edgware Road area are experienced in exactly these situations. We examine your full financial position – assets, income, pensions, overseas holdings, and the needs of any children – and advise honestly on what a realistic settlement looks like in your specific circumstances.

Settlement through negotiation, mediation, or collaboration is always our preferred route: it is less costly, less adversarial, and more likely to produce an outcome that works for both parties long term. Where court proceedings are unavoidable, we prepare thoroughly and work with the right specialists at every stage. Contact us for a consultation today.

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Financial Settlement MATTERS WE HANDLE
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Coverage

Serving Edgware Road and
Surrounding Areas

While based in Hammersmith, Shortlands Solicitors regularly assists clients from across London. If you are searching for a family law solicitor in any of the areas listed, our team can help.

We also represent clients in Manchester, Birmingham and internationally in cross-border family law disputes – including proceedings under the Hague Convention on international child abduction.

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