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Family Law Solicitors Richmond
When Life Changes and You
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Going through a divorce or family dispute in Shoreditch? Shortlands Solicitors offers direct, expert family law advice – standing firmly in your corner from day one.

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    YEARS SERVING LONDON
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ABOUT Us

Shortlands Solicitors - London's Trusted Family Law Firm

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 Services

Family Law Services for Shoreditch Clients

Divorce Solicitors

We guide you through divorce with care and clarity, so your rights and your future stay protected.

Separation Agreements

We draft clear separation agreements covering finances and children, for couples who aren't ready to divorce.

Child Arrangements

We help parents reach workable, child-focused arrangements over residency and contact, even in difficult disputes.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

We put solid agreements in place to protect what you've built, before marriage or moving in together.

Financial Settlements

We work hard to secure the fair financial outcome you deserve, however tangled the finances.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

We help families resolve disagreements through calm, confidential mediation - without the toll of court.

Will Writing

We write your will with precision, so your wishes are honoured and your family provided for.

Inheritance Tax

We plan ahead to reduce your inheritance tax exposure, legally and effectively.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Shoreditch - Protecting What You Have Built

In business, in life and in divorce – the wrong advice at the wrong moment is costly.

For entrepreneurs, founders and professionals based in and around Shoreditch, divorce often involves business interests, equity stakes, pension funds and financial arrangements of real complexity. These situations demand a specialist who understands the full picture – and Shortlands Solicitors has been handling exactly these kinds of cases for over 20 years.

Our Shoreditch divorce solicitors has handled family law involving substantial pension funds, business valuations and hidden asset disclosure for over two decades. We work with clarity, discretion and purpose – so you reach the best possible outcome, not just a quick one.

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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 Shoreditch - Keeping Your Children at the Centre

When separation threatens the time you share with your children, swift expert action can make all the difference.

Families across Shoreditch and east London facing disputes over where children should live, how contact is structured, or the threat of an international relocation without consent, rely on Shortlands Solicitors for expert guidance – always led by what is genuinely best for your child.

Our specialists have resolved hundreds of residence, contact and relocation disputes – from relatively straightforward UK cases to complex international proceedings requiring urgent intervention. We respond with both urgency and precision when the situation demands 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

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 Shoreditch - Smarter Resolution for Modern Families

Dragging a dispute through the courts is not always the answer – and it is rarely the quickest one.

For those in and around Shoreditch looking to resolve family disputes over finances or children constructively and efficiently, Shortlands Solicitors offers expert family mediation. Our qualified mediators provide a neutral, structured environment where both parties can engage honestly and work toward practical agreements that hold.

Mediation is faster, considerably more affordable and far less damaging to ongoing co-parenting relationships than going through the courts. Our mediators bring the professional neutrality and legal depth that make the difference between a session and a solution.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Shoreditch

Reaching a fair financial settlement after a separation is rarely straightforward – and getting the right advice early protects everything that follows. Our financial settlement solicitors take a genuinely individual approach to every case, looking carefully at your assets, income, pension rights, and the needs of any children before advising on what is realistically achievable. There is no mathematical formula – each settlement is shaped by the specific facts of your situation.

Our starting point is always negotiation, mediation, or collaboration, because amicable settlements are faster, cheaper, and far less stressful for everyone involved. When agreement cannot be reached, we prepare your case for a contested hearing and work with the best professionals in the field to pursue the outcome you need. Speak to our team today for clear, honest advice.

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Financial Settlement MATTERS WE HANDLE
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Coverage

Serving Shoreditch and the Surrounding Areas

Shortlands Solicitors is based in Hammersmith, London – and we work with clients from across the city, including those in and around Shoreditch. Consultations are available in person at our Hammersmith office, so getting expert advice is always straightforward.

We advise clients throughout England. Our Birmingham office handles family law matters across the Midlands, and our Manchester team serves those in the North West – each providing the same high level of specialist family law support.

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