Dedicated family law team at Blythe Liggins provide compassionate expert legal advice when it’s needed most

Blythe Liggins partner and head of family law Sophia Mellor heads up the family law team which specialises in everything from separation, divorce and children law through to financial matters.

Sophia said: “Family law issues can be emotionally challenging and complex, so it is important to have expert legal guidance from a compassionate, results-driven team.

“We have a proven track record of resolving matters both inside and outside the courtroom, and since the introduction of the no-fault divorce law have seen more clients who want to deal with issues as quickly as possible and make them as stress-free as possible.

“Our specialists understand the sensitive nature of family matters and provide practical advice and strong support to help reach a positive outcome.

“Having a trusted, caring, knowledgeable team on your side means you are not facing a stressful situation alone, with our experts there for you every step of the way.”

Every aspect of family law – with a focus on the child’s best interests

Blythe Liggins covers every aspect of family law including divorce, disputes about children, financial matters, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and separation agreements.

With cases involving children often the most sensitive and most important in family law, the Leamington-based legal team focus on the child’s best interests. They can help navigate separation, make arrangements for a child’s care and cover concerns about welfare along with child maintenance arrangements, children’s law, parental responsibility and grandparent’s rights.

The team has a proven track record of resolving matters out of court, reaching agreeable and amicable settlements that look after the interests of their client.

In the minority of cases that need to go to court, the Blythe Liggins team have in-depth knowledge to ensure clients receive the best representation to achieve a positive result.

‘A positive and respectful approach to reaching agreements’

Sophia is trained in collaborative law, which enables clients and their former partner to resolve family disputes without going to court. She is also a member of Resolution, a community of trusted family justice professionals who undergo special training and abide by a code of conduct.

Collaborative law provides a positive and respectful approach to reach mutually acceptable agreements on issues such as divorce, finances and arrangements for children but also nuptial agreements.

“Collaborative law involves you, your former partner and your respective solicitors working together in a series of face-to-face meetings,” she adds. “Everyone signs an agreement committing to resolving matters outside of court.

“The focus is on open communication, shared information, and finding solutions that meet the needs of the whole family.

“It can be cheaper than mediation and sees disputes resolved at a quicker pace, and with a resolution all parties are happy with.”

To find out more about Blythe Liggin’s family law service visit the website here or call 01926 831231.