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Family Law Solicitors Ealing
Facing a Family Crisis?
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Going through separation or a custody dispute in Ealing is painful enough – Shortlands Solicitors makes sure the legal process does not make it harder.

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  • 20+
    YEARS SERVING LONDON
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ABOUT Us

Shortlands Solicitors - Ealing's Trusted Family Law Firm

Shortlands Solicitors is a specialist family law firm with more than 20 years of experience advising families and high-net-worth individuals through divorce, high-value financial settlements and complex separations. We are the trusted choice for those who need legal advice, including bankers, entrepreneurs, and business owners across London who require focused, strategic legal counsel – not a generic service. Our team brings deep expertise to every case, working with the clarity and discretion that high-stakes situations demand. Where the financial picture is complicated, we deliver outcomes that protect what you have built.

Our Services

Family Law Services for Ealing Clients

Divorce Solicitors Ealing

Protecting your rights and future through every stage of divorce - however contested or complex.

Separation Agreements

Establishing clear, legally sound terms for finances and children when divorce is not yet pursued.

Child Arrangements

Securing the best outcome for your children's living, contact and care after separation.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

Safeguarding your wealth and interests before marriage or moving in together.

Financial Settlements

Achieving a fair, thorough division of finances, pensions and assets at the end of a marriage.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

Helping both parties reach lasting agreement outside court - saving time, cost and emotional strain.

Will Writing Ealing

Ensuring your estate is distributed exactly as you intend, with professionally drafted wills.

Inheritance Tax

Reducing your estate's tax exposure through careful, legitimate planning strategies.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Ealing - Protecting What Matters Most

Divorce changes everything – the decisions made now will shape your financial future.

For individuals across Ealing dealing with contested settlements, a spouse who has already taken legal advice, or a divorce involving business interests, pensions and significant assets, Shortlands Solicitors has the specialist expertise to protect your position.

Our experienced team has handled complex, high-value divorce cases for over two decades. Call us today to arrange a confidential consultation.

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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 Ealing - Your Child's Future Comes First

Few legal battles carry a higher emotional cost than disputes over your children.

When parents in and around Ealing face disagreements over residency, contact or a partner threatening to relocate with the children, Shortlands Solicitors acts with both speed and strategy – prioritising your child’s welfare at every step.

Our specialist child law solicitors near Ealing has successfully resolved hundreds of arrangement and relocation disputes. Book your initial consultation today.

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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

How Can We Help?

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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 Ealing - Resolve Your Dispute Without a Costly Court Battle

Court proceedings drain finances, time and the goodwill needed to co-parent effectively.

For families in the Ealing area who want a faster, less adversarial route to resolution – whether over finances, assets or child arrangements – Shortlands Solicitors provides qualified, confidential mediation led by experienced family law solicitors.

Mediation is proven to reduce costs and preserve relationships. Speak to our team today by  calling us on 020 7629 9905 to find out if it is right for your situation.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Ealing

Divorce brings financial decisions that have lasting consequences – and making the right ones requires honest, experienced advice. Our financial settlement solicitors work with you to understand your full financial picture: assets, pensions, income, debts, and the needs of any children. Every case is different, and we advise on what a realistic and fair settlement looks like for your specific circumstances – not a generic answer, but one built around your situation.

We always seek to reach agreement through negotiation, mediation, or collaboration before any court process is considered. Where a contested hearing cannot be avoided, our specialist team prepares your case thoroughly and works with leading professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcome. From disclosure to final order, we are with you at every stage. Contact us to discuss your position today.

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Financial Settlement MATTERS WE HANDLE
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Coverage

Serving Ealing and
the Surrounding Areas

Shortlands Solicitors is based in Hammersmith, London, and we advise clients from right across the city – including those in and around Ealing. We offer flexible consultations in person at our Hammersmith office, so accessing specialist family law advice is straightforward wherever you are in London.

Most of our clients come from across London, but our reach does not stop there. Our Birmingham team supports clients throughout the Midlands, and our Manchester office handles the full range of family law matters for those in the North West – each bringing the same level of specialist expertise.

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