Family

Empathy, excellence, expertise
Family disputes touch the very heart of our lives. At Seddons, we do what we do because we understand how complex these situations are. We are committed to ensuring that you are able to move on to the next stage of your life in the most effective and least painful way possible.
No matter the size or extent of the dispute, our approach begins with an understanding – of the legal framework and the personal circumstances that you face, and the sensitivity that is required. We never do more – or less – than is required to ensure the best possible outcome. We combine the professional and personal skills needed for sensitive family matters and regularly work with other professionals to protect our clients’ interests, both financially and emotionally.
We are a small team of exceptional lawyers, ensuring a personal and expert service. We have an outstanding reputation, recognised in Chambers and praised by Legal 500 as "a formidable team of family law experts" who "will fight their clients’ corner whilst giving sensible advice throughout". We provide advice and representation in the full range of family issues and disputes for the married and unmarried family.
These include:
- Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
- Resolution of financial disputes
- Children’s arrangements including international relocation
- Child abduction
- Personal protection and harassment
- Injunctions
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Cross-border and jurisdictional issues
- Surrogacy
We can offer a variety of fee arrangements including fixed fees for certain areas of work.
Family Guides

We understand that family matters are often fuelled by emotion and our Family team provides you with the knowledge and experience to ensure that your best interests are protected. We've put together some helpful guides from our top Family lawyers to help you navigate the legal landscape.
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Neil Russell Discusses Marriage Statistics on LBC News
Neil gives his expert advice on LBC News following the release of ONS marriage statistics for 2019.

Neil Russell Discusses No Fault Divorce on LBC
Neil gives his expert advice on LBC following the introduction of No Fault Divorce

Neil Russell Discusses No Fault Divorce on LBC
Neil gives his expert advice on LBC following the introduction of No Fault Divorce

How Does Mediation Work? The Ten Steps of Mediation
Family Partner Victoria Sterritt walks through the ten steps of Family Mediation for day final day of Family Mediation Week

Family Mediation – Some FAQ’s
Family Partner Victoria Sterritt lists off our top five most frequently asked questions about Family Mediation for day four of Family Mediation Week

The Benefits of Family Mediation
Family Partner Victoria Sterritt examines the benefits of Family Mediation for day three of Family Mediation Week

Family Mediation is not...
Family Partner Victoria Sterritt outlines what Family Mediation is not as part of Family Mediation Week

What is Family Mediation?
Family Partner Victoria Sterritt explains Family Mediation to kick off Family Mediation Week

Neil Russell Talks to The Latte Lounge on the Divorce Process
Head of Family Neil Russell, together with Victoria Spencer, discuss what you need to know when getting finances in order for the divorce process.