Family and Divorce Solicitors in Cambridge  

Our Cambridge-based family law team is here to guide you through every legal step of the surrogacy process. Whether you’re intended parents or a surrogate, we offer clear, compassionate advice tailored to your unique circumstances. 

 We assist with parental orders, bespoke Wills, and ensure the smooth legal transfer of parenthood. Surrogacy can be a complex journey, but with our legal expertise and sensitive approach, you’re in capable hands. 

No matter where you are in your surrogacy journey: searching for a surrogate, expecting, or post-birth, we’re here to support you with straightforward, practical guidance. Contact our Cambridge office today to speak with a surrogacy law specialist. 

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Our child arrangement solicitors in Cambridge work with parents, grandparents and extended family members to reach amicable solutions regarding arrangements for children, the welfare and best interests of the children is the primary consideration.   

Although we strive to resolve these cases in-house or through mediation, some cases are transferred to Court as a final resort. Should this concern you, our family solicitors will steer you through next steps, clearly outlining what to expect and how to prepare.  

Legal matters involving children can be highly emotional, but our dedicated team are here to offer support and guidance every step of the way. Contact our Cambridge office on 01223 867060 to request a private conversation with one of our family lawyers.    

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Deciding how to divide financial assets on divorce can be difficult and complex.  We have a wealth of experience and can guide you through this process with clear and easy to understand legal advice, practical considerations and support to think about what you want to achieve, the reality of this and considerations for the future.   

There is the additional question of whether one spouse may be entitled to spousal maintenance from their former partner, or child maintenance if the couple has children together. Our divorce solicitors specialise in providing tailored legal advice for these matters, ensuring that the division of assets is fair and reflective of your circumstances.  

When considering a fair financial settlement, the Court takes into account the following factors:  

• The length of the marriage  

• Whether there are children involved, their ages, and specific needs   

• The age and individual needs of both spouses   

• The earning capacity and financial resources of each party   

• The standard of living experienced during the marriage  

 Our divorce solicitors in Cambridge can help guide you through the divorce process, contact 01223 867060 for we can help you take the next steps towards resolving the issue.  

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Whilst some divorces are civil, others can result in a refusal to communicate, making it extremely difficult to compromise on financial matters, property division, and arrangements for children. Family mediation provides a constructive route to address these disputes.  

Our family mediation services bring both parties together with a trained mediator, who facilitates open and honest discussions during a divorce or separation. Creating an environment that is supportive encourages productive conversations and better-informed decisions as a result. Once an agreement has been reached through mediation, they can be formalised into a legally enforceable document.  

Mediation offers an effective alternative to Court proceedings, which helps reduce the stress and time involved. Not only is it the more cost-efficient option, it also helps former partners establish healthier relationships for themselves and their children.   

To learn more about mediation and the services specific to our Cambridge office please do get in touch by email or phone to arrange an appointment. 

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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are financial arrangements that set out what will happen to your assets or finances in the event of a future divorce or separation. We know it might feel unnatural and awkward to discuss the logistics of breaking up with your partner, but it’s important to safeguard your assets and it is good to harbour open and honest discussions around finances and the future, this can make things much easier and less costly if the worse was to happen.  

Prenuptial agreements are arranged prior to the marriage, whereas postnuptial agreements are established after. Despite the difference in timings, both types of agreement provide clarity and reassurance that the assets you bring into a relationship remain yours, should you decide to part ways.   

Courts are progressively using these agreements as a reference point for divorce cases, even though neither are legally binding in England and Wales yet. Having the backing of a well-prepared agreement, one that has been drafted with legal support from both parties, makes for a much smoother separation in terms of assets.   

Our family law solicitors in Cambridge are highly experienced in crafting and supporting the formation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Our main service page covers these agreements in greater detail if you’d like to learn more. Or, you can book in for a consultation with one of family law specialists.  

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If you have experienced domestic abuse or controlling and coercive behaviour during your marriage or relationship, we can help to support you in getting the protection you need. 

At our office in Cambridge, our family solicitors can advise you about family law injunctions (a non-molestation order) and the benefits of an application in your case. We can work quickly to ensure protection is in place where needed on an urgent basis.  

We understand how difficult it can be to reach out and share what it is you’re going through with a stranger, but please know our family team is here to listen and provide compassionate advice to get your life back on track. Any discussions had will be handled with the utmost privacy and sensitivity, so please get in touch with our Cambridge office if you know your situation needs professional guidance.  

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Going through a divorce can take a huge toll on your life, and being in a different country to your ex-spouse only adds to the complications. When a separation involves one or both parties living overseas, the laws and processes surrounding divorce become more intricate. That’s why we have a team of international divorce solicitors who specialise in managing global family law matters across regions such as Europe, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.  

The jurisdiction where divorce proceedings are filed often impacts the outcome, and laws differ significantly from one country to another. Our lawyers have the experience to understand and implement your specific options to avoid unnecessary delays.  

No matter the distance between you and your spouse, our international divorce specialists are dedicated to bridging the gap, offering support with finances, child custody, relocation, cross-border enforcement, and more. We have a dedicated international family law service page which explains this in better detail, or you can contact one of our solicitors directly on 01223 867060.  

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Relocating with a child can be a complex and upsetting process, whether it involves a move within the UK or overseas. There are many reasons why a parent might consider relocation – to pursue career opportunities, move closer to loved ones, or start the next chapter with your new partner. Whatever your circumstance may be, we’ll explain the necessary legal requirements and help you navigate the situation.   

Even temporary moves, like extended holidays, often require formal consent if they interrupt your child’s routine or their relationship with the other parent. Our family and divorce solicitors in Cambridge combine practical advice with compassionate guidance to help you make the best decisions for the future and your child’s well-being. Email us at enquiries@buckles-law.co.uk and we’ll get in contact with next steps.  

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Removing a child under the age of 16 from the country where they usually live, without the consent of their parents or guardians, is considered child abduction. The same applies for situations of wrongful retention, where a child is kept in another country beyond an agreed period of time. Both acts are considered a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution, regardless of whether it was performed with malicious intent. In most child abduction cases; the perpetrator is a parent of the child.    

Child abduction is a very serious, and our family solicitors are here to help and provide the advice needed to prevent removal or deal with abduction. We can assist you in applying to the Courts for a prohibited steps order, which can mitigate another parent or family member from taking your child out of the country. Additionally, we can make arrangements to issue a ‘port alert’ on your child, notifying all UK entry and exit points that they aren’t to be taken abroad.   

Our family law team in Cambridge also have experience supporting individuals whose child has already been abducted or who are facing accusations of abduction. We offer private consultations to discuss your case and what’s available to you.  

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Collaborative law provides an effective and amicable way to resolve disputes between family members or former partners, focusing on cooperation and mutual respect. This approach seeks to address conflicts without resorting to court proceedings, as a means of reducing legal expenses and stress. Collaborative law is deemed highly successful for fostering better relationships and achieving lasting solutions, at a much more reasonable cost too.   

The process involves a mediation session, which our main service page can explain for you. If you’d rather speak to a person directly, call 01223 867060 and a family solicitor will get back to you.  

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Our family solicitors can assist with the dissolution of your civil partnership, ensuring that your dissolution application and all related documents are completed with legal attention – avoiding error-based delays or costs. 

We provide legal guidance on matters such as dividing shared finances, assets, debts, and arranging child custody agreements with your former partner. Contact our Cambridge office today. 

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There are many reasons you might wish to change your name, and our family solicitors can assist you in achieving this aim through a change of name deed. We have supported clients from various backgrounds seeking to change their name because of:   

• Divorce or separation  

• Marriage   

• Adoption   

• To unify their family name with their children   

Our family solicitors can also facilitate name changes for children. However, this process does require the consent of all individuals with parental responsibility for the child. To begin your name change process, get in touch with one of our family solicitors on 01223 867060 today.  

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