Business Details
Your Family Law | Trusted Legal Representation in Letchworth
Your Family Law is a specialist family law firm dedicated to providing transparent and affordable legal services. Our small team of solicitors, Sam and Kate, bring over 40 years combined experience in family law, with a particular focus on children's rights and vulnerable individuals. We are proud to be a Legal Aid provider and hold the Specialist Quality Mark, reflecting our commitment to excellence in client care.Accredited by the Law Society's Children Panel, we specialise in representing children within court proceedings. As members of Resolution, we work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes without unnecessary confrontation. Our services include clear cost estimates, fixed fees, and flexible payment terms to ensure accessibility for all clients.
Services
Care Proceedings
Child Arrangement Orders
Divorce and Separation
Adoption
Domestic Abuse
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years combined experience in family law
- Legal Aid provider with Specialist Quality Mark accreditation
- Law Society Children Panel members for specialist child representation
- Transparent fixed fee pricing structure
- Resolution members committed to non-confrontational dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Specialist Quality Mark
- Resolution
Services
Care Proceedings
We specialise in care proceedings representing parents, children and relatives. Our Law Society-accredited team ensures fair representation, particularly for vulnerable individuals. With over 40 years combined experience, we provide robust legal support to achieve the best outcomes for families involved in social services cases.
Child Arrangement Orders
Our solicitors help establish legally binding child arrangement orders that prioritise children's welfare. We guide clients through court processes while maintaining focus on long-term family relationships. Our Resolution membership ensures non-confrontational approaches to custody matters.
Divorce and Separation
We handle divorce and separation cases with sensitivity, addressing financial settlements and co-parenting arrangements. Our transparent fee structure includes fixed pricing options. We advise early legal intervention to prevent escalation of family disputes during relationship breakdowns.
Adoption
Our specialist team guides prospective adopters through complex legal processes. We represent birth parents, adoptive families and children's interests. With SQM accreditation, we ensure all adoption procedures meet strict legal standards for permanent family placements.
Domestic Abuse
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic abuse victims through injunctions and emergency orders. Our solicitors advocate for vulnerable clients in court while connecting them with support services. We handle evidence collection and risk assessment for family law protection cases.
People
Sam Martin
Solicitor
Specialist in children's law with 15+ years' experience. Advocates for vulnerable individuals in care proceedings. Provides practical advice while maintaining compassionate client relationships. Committed to early legal intervention for better case outcomes.
Kate Kingham
Solicitor
Co-founder with 20+ years' family law experience. Focuses on care proceedings and child representation. Offers down-to-earth guidance through complex legal matters. Combines expert court representation with empathetic client support during emotional family disputes.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in care proceedings, child arrangement orders, divorce, adoption, domestic abuse cases and nuptial agreements. Our Law Society accreditation focuses on children's legal matters.
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we are approved Legal Aid providers for eligible family law matters, ensuring access to justice for clients who qualify under government funding criteria.
How do you handle payment for services?
We provide clear cost estimates, fixed fees for specific services, and flexible payment arrangements to accommodate different financial situations while maintaining transparent billing practices.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our combined 40+ years' experience focuses exclusively on family law, supported by Specialist Quality Mark accreditation and Resolution membership promoting non-confrontational dispute resolution approaches.
How quickly can I get legal advice?
We prioritise urgent cases and aim to provide initial consultations within 48 hours. For non-urgent matters, standard appointments are available Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm.
Reviews (1)
Paul Schlote
Jan 24, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
I received super friendly and great professional advice from Sam. Some solicitors almost encourage conflict between parties, but this wasn't the case with Your family Law. I was happy with the outcome of my divorce settlement, and was the one who could hold their head up high post divorce. Thank you YFL
I received super friendly and great professional advice from Sam. Some solicitors almost encourage conflict between parties, but this wasn't the case with Your family Law. I was happy with the outcome of my divorce settlement, and was the one who could hold their head up high post divorce. Thank you YFL
