Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in London
Established in 2012, Creighton & Partners Solicitors Limited has built a reputation as a trusted authority in family law. Our firm specialises in both private and public law matters, with particular expertise in child care proceedings, divorce, financial disputes, and international child abduction cases. With offices in central London, south London, and Staines, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, including married and unmarried individuals, local authorities, and extended family members. Our team of solicitors, directors, and legal professionals combines decades of collective experience with a client-centred approach, prioritising emotional support alongside legal excellence.We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through competitive rates, fixed fee options, and legal aid assessments. Having expanded from our original focus on child protection cases, we now offer comprehensive family law services while maintaining our specialist edge in high-profile care proceedings and complex custody disputes.
Services
Child Care Law
Divorce & Separation
Parental Child Abduction
Mediation Law
Child Adoption
Domestic Abuse Cases
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Same-Sex Parent Cases
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of specialist experience in family law proceedings
- Our team includes members of the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit panel
- We offer competitive rates and flexible payment options
- We provide legal aid assessments for eligible clients
- Our solicitors have extensive experience in high-profile care cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Best solicitors in London
Excellent client support
Expert legal representation
Very informative staff
Positive court outcomes
Services
Child Care Law
We represent parents and family members in care proceedings when social services become involved with children. Our solicitors provide expert legal advice during pre-proceedings stages including child protection processes and PLO meetings. We handle high-profile cases involving serious injuries to children while maintaining a compassionate approach to family support.
Divorce & Separation
Our specialist team handles all aspects of relationship breakdown including financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic violence injunctions. We assist both married and unmarried couples with contested or amicable separations, offering competitive rates and fixed fee options where possible.
Parental Child Abduction
We specialise in international child abduction cases as members of the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit panel. Our solicitors represent applicants and respondents in urgent proceedings concerning children taken across international borders without consent.
Mediation Law
We offer MIAMs and mediation services to help families resolve disputes amicably. Our trained mediators assist with child arrangements, financial settlements, and post-separation parenting plans as an alternative to court proceedings.
Child Adoption
We guide clients through the complete adoption process from initial placement to final court orders. Our solicitors ensure all legal requirements are met while supporting families through this significant life change.
People
Dawn Wilson
Managing Director
Experienced family law solicitor with over 15 years' experience in child protection cases and complex custody disputes.
Tracy Chester
Director
Specialist in high-profile care proceedings with a track record of successful outcomes in complex child protection cases.
Douglas Taylor
Director
Family law expert focusing on financial settlements and divorce proceedings with particular experience in international cases.
Deborah Marsden
Director
Recognised authority in parental child abduction cases, representing clients in urgent cross-border custody disputes.
Tony McGovern
Director
Seasoned practitioner in same-sex parent cases and modern family law arrangements, with over a decade of specialist experience.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in child care proceedings, divorce settlements, parental child abduction cases, domestic abuse injunctions, and same-sex parent matters.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we have specialist experience in international child abduction cases and cross-border family law matters.
Can I get legal aid for family law proceedings?
We assess eligibility for legal aid and offer competitive rates for those who don't qualify.
What is your approach to child protection cases?
We provide compassionate representation for parents, children, and extended family members in care proceedings.
Reviews (2)
Maria Chattha
Nov 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Highly recommended! Best to deal your family court matters!
Highly recommended! Best to deal your family court matters!
Baking With Loren
Aug 25, 2021
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Outstanding service, 10 out of 10.
Kept me updated each step of the process, highly recommended. Very impressed...
Kept me updated each step of the process, highly recommended. Very impressed...
