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Family Law Solicitors Wandsworth
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Going through a separation or divorce in Wandsworth? Shortlands Solicitors brings specialist family law expertise and honest advice – with you from the very first conversation.

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  • 20+
    YEARS SERVING LONDON
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ABOUT Us

Shortlands Solicitors - London's Trusted Family Law Firm

Shortlands Solicitors has spent over 20 years standing beside families and individuals, from bankers and business owners to real estate investors and high-net-worth professionals, through some of the most personally and financially demanding situations imaginable. Based in Hammersmith, London, we are a specialist boutique firm – meaning every family and individual we represent receives focused, senior expertise from start to finish, with the clarity and discretion their case demands.

Our Services

Family Law Services for Wandsworth Clients

Divorce Solicitors

Specialist representation through contested and high-value divorce - protecting your rights from the outset.

Separation Agreements

Binding financial and child arrangements - without the need for formal divorce proceedings.

Child Arrangements

Residency, contact and relocation disputes resolved - always with your children's welfare as the priority.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

Legally sound protection for your wealth and business - before marriage or cohabitation.

Financial Settlements

Fair, thorough division of assets, pensions and business interests - negotiated by specialists.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

Confidential, cost-effective mediation - structured to reach agreement without court.

Will Writing

Precisely drafted wills that protect your wishes and provide for those you leave behind.

Inheritance Tax

Legitimate estate planning to reduce tax exposure and preserve your legacy.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Wandsworth - Getting the Outcome You Are Entitled To

Divorce is rarely straightforward – and the more you have built, the more there is to protect.

For those in and around Wandsworth navigating the end of a marriage, Shortlands Solicitors brings over 20 years of specialist family law expertise to ensure your financial interests are protected at every stage of the process. Whether the dispute involves contested assets, complex business interests, pension funds or a partner who has already taken legal advice, we act swiftly and decisively to secure your position.

Our team has handled high-net-worth divorce cases of the highest complexity – from contested financial settlements and undisclosed asset investigations to business valuations and pension fund disputes. We work with focus and discretion throughout, driven by one objective: 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 Arrangement Solicitors Wandsworth - Your Children Need You, and We Can Help

Separation is painful enough without the added anguish of a dispute over your children.

For families in and around Wandsworth facing broken contact arrangements, a threatened relocation or urgent concerns about a child’s welfare, Shortlands Solicitors provides specialist child law support rooted in both legal expertise and genuine compassion. Every case is different – and every case is approached with the individual care it demands.

Our child law team has resolved hundreds of residence, contact and relocation disputes, including complex and urgent international cases. We act decisively when time matters and build considered, strategic cases when a longer-term approach better serves your children’s interests.

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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 Wandsworth - A Positive Step Towards Resolution

When family relationships are already under strain, adding the stress of court proceedings rarely helps.

For those in and around Wandsworth wanting to resolve disputes over finances or child arrangements without the cost and emotional toll of contested litigation, Shortlands Solicitors provides expert family law mediation. Our mediators bring structured process, professional neutrality and deep legal knowledge to every session – creating the conditions in which both parties can genuinely move forward.

Mediation achieves results faster, at far lower cost, and with considerably less damage to the family relationships that matter beyond the legal process. Our mediators are here to help you find a path forward.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Wandsworth

A financial settlement after divorce or separation is one of the most significant legal agreements you will enter into – and it needs to be right. Our financial settlement solicitors take a thorough, individual approach to every case: looking at assets, pensions, income, accommodation needs, contributions each party has made, and the financial needs of any children. We give you honest, clear advice on what is realistic rather than what you want to hear.

Wherever possible, we pursue agreement through negotiation, mediation, or collaboration – it is more cost-effective and far less stressful than a contested hearing. When court proceedings are unavoidable, we prepare your case carefully and work with the right specialists to achieve the best outcome. We are with you from first advice to final order.

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Financial Settlement MATTERS WE HANDLE
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Coverage

Serving Wandsworth and the Surrounding Areas

Shortlands Solicitors is based in Hammersmith, London – easily accessible from Wandsworth and across South West London. We offer consultations at our Hammersmith office, making specialist family law advice straightforward to access.

We also support clients across the wider country – our Birmingham team serves the Midlands and our Manchester office covers the North West, with both providing the same quality of specialist family law advice as our London base.

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