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Family Law Solicitors Wimbledon
When Your Family Faces,
a Legal Crossroads

Facing a divorce or family law matter in Wimbledon? Shortlands Solicitors delivers specialist expertise and genuine support – from the very first call to the final resolution.

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  • 20+
    YEARS SERVING LONDON
  • 3
    Branches
  • SRA
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ABOUT Us

Shortlands Solicitors - London's Trusted Family Law Firm

Shortlands Solicitors has been a trusted name in specialist family law for over two decades. From our Hammersmith base, we have guided families and individuals – including bankers, business owners, real estate investors and entrepreneurs – through complex divorce, substantial asset division and intricate financial settlements that demand genuine expertise. We are a boutique firm by design: focused entirely on family law, at the highest level. Our clients come to us because their situation is too important, and too financially complex, to trust to a generalist. That trust is something we have never taken lightly.

Our Services

Family Law Services for Wimbledon Clients

Divorce Solicitors

We protect your financial future through every stage of divorce - however contested, however complex.

Separation Agreements

We establish clear, binding terms for finances and children - without requiring a formal divorce.

Child Arrangements

We secure the right outcome for your children - residency, contact and relocation disputes handled with speed and strategy.

Prenuptial &
Cohabitation Agreements

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

Financial Settlements

We negotiate fair, enforceable settlements across assets, pensions and business interests - leaving nothing on the table.

Mediation &
Dispute Resolution

We help both parties reach lasting agreement outside court - reducing cost, delay and long-term conflict.

Will Writing

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

Inheritance Tax

We identify legitimate strategies to reduce your estate's tax exposure - protecting more of what you leave behind.

Divorce

Divorce Solicitors Wimbledon- When the Stakes Are Too High to Leave to Chance

For those in and around Wimbledon facing the breakdown of a marriage, the complexity of the legal and financial process depends entirely on the quality of the advice you receive. Whether you are dealing with a contested settlement, business interests that need careful valuation, pension funds, or a spouse who has already taken specialist legal advice, Shortlands Solicitors has the expertise and experience to protect your interests from the very start.

Our team has over 20 years of high-net-worth divorce experience – covering contested financial claims, business valuations, pension disputes and investigations into undisclosed assets. We act with precision, discretion and an unwavering focus on the outcome that is right 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 Wimbledon - Putting Your Children First

A child arrangement dispute is among the most emotionally testing situations any parent will face.

For families in and around Wimbledon dealing with collapsed contact, a threatened relocation or concerns about a child’s welfare, Shortlands Solicitors provides specialist legal support that combines rigorous expertise with genuine understanding. Every detail matters in these cases – and we approach every one with the seriousness and care it deserves.

Our child law team has resolved hundreds of residence, contact and relocation disputes, including complex international cases. We know when decisive, urgent action is needed and when a considered, long-term strategy will better protect your children’s future.

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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 Wimbledon - Resolving Disputes the Smarter Way

A well-run mediation process often achieves more than months of contested court proceedings.

For those in and around Wimbledon seeking to resolve disputes over finances or child arrangements without going through the courts, Shortlands Solicitors offers expert family law mediation. Our qualified mediators create a structured, confidential and neutral space where both parties can make genuine progress toward outcomes they can both live with.

Mediation delivers resolution faster, at lower cost, and with far less harm to the co-parenting relationship than litigation. Our mediators bring both professional expertise and real family law knowledge to every session – making each one as productive as possible.

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Financial Settlement

Financial Settlement Solicitors Wimbledon

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 Wimbledon and
the Surrounding Areas

Shortlands Solicitors is based in Hammersmith, London – well connected to Wimbledon and accessible from across South West London. We offer consultations in person at our Hammersmith office, so specialist family law support is always available when you need it.

Our services extend across England, with our Birmingham office covering clients in the Midlands and our Manchester team supporting those in the North West – all operating to the same high specialist standard.

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