Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Woking
KGW Family Law is a Surrey-based legal practice specialising in family law, established in 2012. Led by Karin Walker, a solicitor with over 20 years' experience, we provide expert guidance in divorce, separation, mediation, and collaborative practice. Our team prioritises constructive communication to resolve disputes amicably, offering tailored solutions for financial remedies, child arrangements, and pre-nuptial agreements. We serve clients across Woking, Guildford, London, and the South East, combining legal expertise with compassionate support during challenging times.Our services include arbitration, injunctions, and enforcement of court orders, ensuring comprehensive representation. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Resolution, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism. With a focus on efficiency and clarity, we aim to alleviate client concerns and facilitate positive outcomes. Our approach balances legal rigor with empathy, recognising the emotional complexities of family law. We maintain accessibility through our central Woking office and are committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Services
Divorce and Separation
Mediation
Arbitration
Child Arrangements
Financial Remedies
Collaborative Practice
Pre-nuptial Agreements
Civil Partnerships
Injunctions
Enforcement of Orders
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialist family law experience
- Our team includes accredited mediators and collaborative practitioners
- We prioritise amicable dispute resolution to minimise emotional stress
- Tailored solutions for complex financial and child arrangement cases
- Recognised expertise in Surrey and the South East legal community
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Resolution
Services
Divorce and Separation
We guide clients through divorce and separation proceedings with professional expertise and emotional sensitivity. Our services include handling unexpected divorce papers, formal separations, and complex dissolution cases. With a focus on minimising conflict, we provide clear legal advice to achieve fair outcomes in asset division, child custody, and financial settlements.
Mediation Services
Our accredited mediators facilitate constructive dialogue between separating couples to resolve disputes amicably. The process maintains communication and empowers clients to create their own solutions. We specialise in MIAMs (Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings) and help couples avoid court proceedings through voluntary, cost-effective mediation agreements.
Financial Remedies
We advise on financial settlements during divorce or separation, covering property division, spousal maintenance, and income redistribution. Our team explains available remedies and formulates claims to protect clients' interests. We handle complex financial arrangements involving businesses, pensions, and international assets to ensure equitable outcomes.
Child Arrangements
Our child-focused approach helps parents establish practical co-parenting arrangements post-separation. We address custody, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities while prioritising children's welfare. We assist in creating stable environments through negotiated agreements or court applications when necessary.
Collaborative Practice
This alternative dispute resolution method involves negotiated settlements without court intervention. Clients and their solicitors sign participation agreements committing to transparency and cooperation. We facilitate collaborative discussions to resolve financial and child-related issues respectfully and efficiently.
People
Karin Walker
Solicitor, Mediator, Arbitrator and Collaborative Lawyer
With over 20 years' experience, Karin Walker is a leading Surrey family law specialist. Former head of TWM Solicitors' Guildford Family team, she established KGW Family Law in 2012. Accredited mediator and collaborative practitioner, she also serves as a Resolution-trained PPC for mediators.
Simon Clark
Family Solicitor, Accredited Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer
Simon Clark brings extensive family law expertise to KGW Family Law. As an accredited mediator and collaborative practitioner, he specialises in helping clients resolve disputes amicably. His practice focuses on divorce settlements, child arrangements, and complex financial remedies.
Amy Cooper
Solicitor
Amy Cooper provides dedicated legal support across family law matters. Her practice covers divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. She works closely with clients to deliver practical solutions while maintaining professional standards of care and confidentiality.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Woking, Guildford, London, and throughout South and South East England.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide accredited mediation services including MIAMs to help couples resolve disputes amicably.
What family law specialisms do you have?
We specialise in divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, collaborative practice, and pre-nuptial agreements.
Are you SRA accredited?
Yes, we comply with Solicitors Regulation Authority standards and are members of Resolution.
Reviews (1)
Charlotte Carey
Jan 03, 2018
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Simply can not recommend this Family Law Firm highly enough. Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful and genuine and gave me some invaluable advice. Thank you Matthew. Charlotte
