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Family Law Solicitors Marble Arch
Protecting What Matters
When It Matters Most

Facing a divorce or family crisis near Marble Arch? Shortlands Solicitors offers discreet, specialist family law advice – focused, expert and completely on your side.

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  • 20+
    YEARS SERVING LONDON
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ABOUT Us

Shortlands Solicitors - London's Trusted Family Law Firm

Shortlands Solicitors is a specialist boutique family law firm based in Hammersmith, London, with over 20 years of experience representing families and individuals – including bankers, business owners, real estate investors and high-net-worth professionals – through complex divorce and high-value financial settlements. Pension assets, business interests, international structures – we have handled it all, and we have consistently delivered outcomes that protect what our clients have built.

Our Services

Family Law Services for Marble Arch Clients

Divorce Solicitors

Divorce is rarely straightforward - we protect your rights, assets and future at every stage, however contested.

Separation Agreements

Not every separation leads immediately to divorce - we establish clear, enforceable terms for finances and children in the interim.

Child Arrangements

When contact with your children is at risk, we act decisively - prioritising their welfare and your relationship with them.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

We draft legally sound agreements that protect your wealth before you marry or move in together.

Financial Settlements

Complex finances require specialist handling - we negotiate thoroughly across assets, pensions and business interests to achieve a fair outcome.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

Court is not always the answer - we provide structured, confidential mediation that saves time, cost and emotional strain.

Will Writing

Your wishes deserve legal certainty - we draft precise, professionally sound wills that remove ambiguity for those you leave behind.

Inheritance Tax

A well-structured estate plan can significantly reduce your tax liability - we identify every legitimate avenue to protect your legacy.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Marble Arch - Getting the Outcome You Are Entitled To

For those near Marble Arch facing the breakdown of a marriage, the complexity of the financial picture demands a specialist – not a generalist. Business interests, pension funds, international financial structures and a spouse who may already have specialist legal advice – these situations require a firm with the depth and experience to handle all of it with precision. That is Shortlands Solicitors.

Our team has over 20 years of experience at the top end of high-net-worth divorce – covering contested financial claims, business valuations, undisclosed asset investigations and pension fund disputes. We work with total focus, total discretion and a complete commitment to securing the right outcome.

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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 Arrangement Solicitors Marble Arch - Your Children Need You, and We Can Help

No dispute is more personal – or more urgent – than one that threatens your relationship with your children.

For parents near Marble Arch navigating collapsed contact arrangements, a threatened relocation or serious welfare concerns about a child, Shortlands Solicitors brings specialist child law expertise and the kind of genuine care that families in difficult situations need. We treat every case with the urgency and seriousness it deserves.

Our child law team has resolved hundreds of disputes across residence, contact and relocation – including urgent and complex international cases. We respond with precision and pace when time is short, and with careful strategic planning when the long-term interests of your children require it.

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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 Marble Arch - A Smarter Route Through a Difficult Dispute

For those near Marble Arch looking to resolve disputes over finances or children constructively and confidentially, Shortlands Solicitors provides expert family law mediation. Our mediators bring professional neutrality, a structured process and deep legal knowledge – creating the right environment for genuine, lasting agreements to be built.

Mediation resolves matters faster, costs a fraction of contested court proceedings and protects family relationships in ways that litigation cannot. Our mediators will help you make the most of every session.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Marble Arch

For clients with prime property, offshore interests, private equity, or multi-jurisdictional financial arrangements, a financial settlement demands a level of precision and expertise that most firms cannot offer. Our financial settlement solicitors are experienced in exactly these cases. We conduct a thorough analysis of your full financial position – assets, pension entitlements, income structures, overseas holdings, and the needs of any children – before advising on a clear and realistic strategy.

We pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation, or collaboration wherever possible, which is almost always the more efficient and less exposing route. When a contested hearing is unavoidable, we work with forensic accountants, valuers, and other leading specialists to present the strongest possible case. Discreet, expert, and focused entirely on protecting your interests.

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Financial Settlement MATTERS WE HANDLE
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Coverage

Serving Marble Arch and the Surrounding Areas

Shortlands Solicitors is based in Hammersmith, London – a short journey from Marble Arch and well connected across Central and West London. We offer consultations at our Hammersmith office, making specialist family law advice straightforward to access.

We serve clients across England. Our Birmingham team is on hand for clients in the Midlands, and our Manchester office covers the North West – all delivering the same specialist family law expertise.

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