Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Ashford
Established in 2005, Spainwilliams are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and dedicated to providing expert legal guidance in family law matters. Our team of highly experienced solicitors specialises in divorce, children arrangements, financial settlements, and complex family disputes, prioritising client needs through a compassionate, client-first approach. With offices across Kent and London, we serve local clients and ex-pats, offering flexible consultations via phone, Zoom, or in-person meetings. Our collaborative law expertise and commitment to transparency ensure clients receive tailored solutions without unnecessary court involvement. We combine technical proficiency with practical advice to protect your interests in matters such as pre-nuptial agreements, domestic abuse cases, and international child relocations.Our firms reputation for excellence stems from our solicitors deep industry knowledge, including decades of combined experience in high-stakes family law cases. We maintain rigorous professional standards, adhering to SRA regulations while fostering a supportive environment for clients navigating sensitive legal challenges. Our focus remains on securing optimal outcomes through clear communication, ethical practice, and innovative problem-solving tailored to each clients unique circumstances.
Services
Collaborative Law
Divorce
Children Arrangements
Financial Provisions
Domestic Abuse Cases
Relationship Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Client-first approach to family law matters
- Flexible consultations via phone, Zoom, or in-person
- Specialists in complex family law cases
- Experienced team with decades of combined expertise
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent communication
Client-first attitude
Highly experienced
Passionate about client interests
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Services
Collaborative Law
Our collaborative law specialists help resolve disputes without court intervention. We facilitate constructive negotiations between parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements on divorce, finances, and child arrangements. This approach prioritises transparency and cooperation while protecting your legal rights.
Divorce
We provide comprehensive guidance on divorce proceedings, including asset division, spousal maintenance, and legal separation. Our solicitors ensure compliance with evolving family law regulations while minimising emotional and financial strain through strategic, solution-focused representation.
Children Arrangements
Our experts advise on child contact, residence, and international relocation matters. We prioritise children's welfare while safeguarding parental rights, offering practical solutions for custody disputes, enforcement of orders, and variation of existing arrangements.
Financial Provisions
We handle financial settlements for divorce, civil partnerships, and cohabitation breakdowns. Our services include asset division, pension sharing, and enforcement of financial orders, ensuring fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Domestic Abuse Cases
We offer urgent legal support for domestic abuse victims, including non-molestation and occupation orders. Our team provides compassionate guidance to secure safety and legal protection while navigating court proceedings with sensitivity.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, collaborative law, domestic abuse cases, and relationship agreements.
Do you offer flexible consultation options?
Yes, we provide consultations via phone, Zoom, or in-person at our Kent and London offices.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, SpainWilliams Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 450391).
How do you handle international family law matters?
We advise on international child relocations, cross-border custody disputes, and enforcement of foreign orders.
What experience does your team have?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, including 7+ PQE specialists in complex family law cases.
Reviews (3)
Jan Bissenden
Aug 30, 2017
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Fantastic experience with Jo Spain of SpainWilliams.....she made the whole awful and emotional business of divorce so much simpler. Although Jo's office was based in Ashford I never had to travel there once!! Jo communicated with me via email and telephone and was always available if something cropped up that worried me. I can't express enough how grateful I was for SpainWilliams services.
Kirsty Adam
Aug 28, 2017
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I was lucky enough to stumble across Alison just when I needed her.I'd spent 250 for an introductory meeting with another firm, who gave me no more information than the CAB.My first meeting with Alison was free,she got straight to the point and followed up the meeting with an email outlining what we had discussed and guidance for the next steps.She dealt with my challenging ex brilliantly and kept me brave when I would've given in to the threats and let him win. Ultimatel, what separates Alison from the rest is that she is human.She is very approachable and honest with expectations, I do believe
BathroomWall T.-Shirts
Aug 19, 2016
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Being a specialist divorce solicitor without ever appearing to be profiting from such a traumatic situation takes a special skill, and Jo Spain has it. While the opposite side appeared to do little other than send letters and invoices, Jo maintained total integrity throughout, keeping things respectful and focused on the fact that there were real people with painfully real emotions involved, not just "clients" with credit cards. If ever emotions were inflamed, Jo's ability to calm things down and find a way forward was incredible. No one ever wants to be in the situation where they have to recommend
