Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Family Law Solicitors in Crawley
Lincolns Family Law was established in 2012 to provide responsive, efficient, and competitively priced legal services specialising in family law. Our founder, Richard Shaw, brings extensive experience from his 2006 qualification as a solicitor and prior career in social services management. We prioritise negotiation where possible but remain resolute in court proceedings when necessary, offering expertise in divorce, financial remedies, children's law, cohabitation disputes, domestic violence cases, and prenuptial agreements. Our practice philosophy combines high-quality service with cost-effectiveness, ensuring clients receive clear legal cost estimates before work commences.As members of the Law Society and Resolution, we maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering client-friendly services from our Crawley office. We serve clients across Sussex and beyond, including Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Brighton, Horsham, and Crawley, with flexible availability to meet client needs. Our approachability and commitment to listening ensure tailored legal solutions during life-changing events, supported by free initial consultations and fixed-fee meetings. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 564643), we combine decades of legal expertise with compassionate client care.
Services
Divorce
Children's Law
Financial Settlements
Domestic Violence
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
Court Representation
Mediation Services
Parental Responsibility
Asset Division
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Specialist family law solicitors with 18+ years' experience since qualification
- Fixed-fee initial consultations with no time limits
- Members of Law Society and Resolution professional organisations
- SRA-regulated legal expertise with compassionate client support
- Transparent pricing and clear legal cost estimates from outset
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Resolution
Services
Divorce Services
We specialise in no-fault divorce proceedings, guiding clients through legal requirements and documentation. Our services include drafting divorce applications, court representation, and negotiating financial settlements. We handle both straightforward and complex cases with sensitivity, ensuring clear communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from fixed fee options and transparent cost estimates.
Children's Law
Our expertise covers child custody, visitation rights, and parental responsibility matters. We assist with creating child arrangements orders, resolving disputes through negotiation or court proceedings. We prioritise children's welfare while protecting parental rights, offering referrals to mediators when appropriate. Legal guidance includes school choice disputes and international relocation cases.
Domestic Violence
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic abuse victims through non-molestation and occupation orders. Our solicitors handle emergency court applications, personal service of injunctions, and police notifications. We also represent respondents facing allegations, ensuring fair treatment while maintaining safety protocols. Fixed fee arrangements apply to all domestic violence cases.
Cohabitation Agreements
We draft legally binding cohabitation agreements outlining property rights and financial arrangements. Our services protect assets for unmarried couples purchasing property together, covering ownership shares, maintenance provisions, and separation terms. We also advise on parental responsibility for unmarried fathers and child custody arrangements.
Financial Settlements
We negotiate fair division of matrimonial assets including property, pensions, and investments. Our services cover consent orders, mediation referrals, and court proceedings when necessary. We specialise in complex financial cases requiring expert valuation assessments, always prioritising cost-effective solutions while protecting client interests throughout the settlement process.
People
Richard Shaw
Proprietor Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2006 with specialist family law experience. Former social services manager brings unique perspective to family law cases. Handles divorce, financial settlements, and children's matters with emphasis on negotiation before litigation.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate from Crawley, West Sussex and serve clients across Sussex including Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, and Brighton, with nationwide representation available.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee initial consultations and offer fixed pricing for services including no-fault divorce, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence injunctions.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 564643, ensuring adherence to strict professional standards.
What family law specialisms do you offer?
Our services cover divorce, financial settlements, children's arrangements, domestic violence protection, cohabitation agreements, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
Can you help with emergency situations?
Yes, we prioritise urgent cases including domestic violence matters, with immediate court application capabilities for protection orders.
