Family Law Solicitors
Family Legal Advice
Our family team consists of specialist family law solicitors, lawyers and legal executives.
We are highly experienced and have particular expertise in dealing with– Divorce and Family Finance, Civil Partnerships, Unmarried Couples (including separation and property disputes) and all matters involving children, including residence (custody) and contact (access).
Our family lawyers in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Meads and Polegate exclusively practice family law. You can have confidence that your representative is suitably qualified and that they will have the expertise to give prudent, considered and sound advice.
We can help with cases ranging from simple and straightforward matters, where agreement has already been reached, to cases where negotiation is required on your behalf to achieve a settlement. We are also very experienced at dealing with more complex matters where court proceedings are needed.
Our family law solicitors will advise in respect of all forms of mediation services, or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – i.e. resolving matters without court intervention. This includes solicitor assisted settlement, mediation and collaborative law.
Family Lawyers in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Polegate and Meads
Hart Reade are specialist solicitors and experts in all areas of family law. We know how important it is to amicably resolve family matters as quickly and effectively as possible. Based in Eastbourne, Meads, Polegate and Hailsham in East Sussex.
We offer appointments in person, over the telephone and via video call. Wherever you are located we are able to seamlessly assist you.
Free Legal Appointments
Our Family Law Department offers a free 30 minute appointment to all clients.
At that appointment, we will discuss your circumstances and give you preliminary legal advice.
We will also review your options in respect of the divorce, finances and any matters involving children and we will provide a cost estimate.
The 30 minute appointment will be free of charge and there will be no obligation for you to use our services.
Get in touch
If you wish to speak to any of the family law team about subjects such as divorce, financial resolution, or anything else relating to family matters, then please get in touch. You can call us on one of the numbers below to arrange an appointment or please fill in the form below and someone will get in touch.
Please telephone the following contact numbers to arrange an appointment:
We will maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.
We have a diverse family team and offer different family lawyers to suit your specific needs.
Family Law Leaflet
Download our Family Law leaflet to find out more about how we can help you with Family Law
Family Law LeafletPlease note the above is for information purposes only and is intended to be a short summary. It should not be treated as a comprehensive guide and should not be acted on without qualified legal advice.
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Our Philosophy on instructing a family lawyer
We understand that the concerns of instructing a solicitor or lawyer can include fears of high legal costs, daunting terminology, as well as the worry of unnecessary court proceedings.
At Hart Reade we have the experience and knowledge to offer you complete peace of mind:
- We recommend adopting an amicable but firm approach. We will discuss all forms of mediation (ADR) with you.
- We tailor our advice to meet your specific objectives. Meaning that you have control over your case and the level of our involvement.
- We believe it is essential for us to provide you with full costs information at the outset of your case. For every important decision, we will advise you as to the likely costs involved, to help you make informed and cost-effective choices.
- Our qualified lawyers have many years of specialist experience exclusively in family law. Giving you confidence that your legal advice can be trusted at what can often be an uncertain time.
Further Legal Information
Click on the links below for further information on the following areas:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)