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Contested Divorce

Guiding you through every stage of the divorce process, including international and high net worth cases

High client satisfaction rate

Established for 30 years

Experts in high net worth cases

Members of The Law Society

Contested Divorce Solicitors in London

To reach a fair and favourable outcome in a contested divorce, it’s important you invest in a reputable and experienced divorce lawyer.

Contested divorces go to court, where a judge will ultimately rule on major issues in dispute, including the splitting of assets and child custody. Our contested divorce lawyers can support, advise and represent you throughout the divorce process to help you reach a favourable outcome. Our specialists work with sensitivity and care, ensuring you get the emotional and legal support you need to help you through this difficult period.

Goodwins Family Law Solicitors is a leading law firm based in Harrow, London. Our team of contested divorce solicitors have a wealth of experience and are here to help you with your divorce. As members of the Law Society, you can expect the highest standards of service from the whole Goodwins team. Plus, we have an excellent client satisfaction rate and a highly competitive fee structure.

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Contested Divorce FAQs

Can I contest a no-fault divorce?

Under the no-fault divorce system in the UK, one cannot contest the reason for the divorce itself. However, aspects such as financial settlements or child custody arrangements can still be contested.

Why might a divorce be contested?

Reasons for contesting a divorce can include disagreements over child custody, financial settlements, property division or dissatisfaction with the grounds for divorce presented by the other party.

What is the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce?

A contested divorce occurs when the parties cannot agree on one or more key issues, requiring court intervention. An uncontested divorce is when both parties agree on all matters of the separation.

How long has Goodwins been providing contested divorce?

Goodwins has been providing its contested divorce service since 1993.

Will I have my own dedicated solicitor to deal with my case?

Yes, you will be assigned a specialist who deals with contested divorce.

Do you offer fixed fee consultations for contested divorce?

Yes, we offer fixed fee consultations where we will give advice on how to proceed with your case, highlighting all options available to you and the costs involved.

Will my enquiry be treated confidentially?

Yes, we will deal with your enquiry with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, ensuring that everything is kept confidential.

How will I communicate with my solicitor for non-contested divorce?

Your solicitor can be contacted via phone or email. We also offer video calls. Alternatively, you can visit your solicitor at our office.

Where is the Goodwins office and how can I visit it?

Our office is located in Middlesex and is available to visit Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm.

Meet the Contested Divorce team

Raymond Barda

Former Principal

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Helen Ioannou

Senior Solicitor

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Zuher Makri

Solicitor

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Lisa Mowle

Senior Solicitor

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Jay Faergemann

Solicitor

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Deborah Bakare

Advanced Paralegal (MCILEX)

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Watch our video to gain an insight into the inner workings of Goodwins Family Law Solicitors and how we can help you.

Contested Divorce Process

Consistency, quality and sensitivity are the key elements of our approach to each and every case. Our expert team will deal with your situation with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, whilst striving to reach the best possible outcome.

Get in touch with our legal team via form, email or phone

Our dedicated law secretaries will review the enquiry and then will assign it to the most appropriate Solicitor based on the requirements.

We'll arrange a fixed-fee appointment to discuss your case

This can be done over a video call, face-to-face meeting at our offices or over the telephone - whatever works best for you!

Initial consultation

During this consultation, we'll take time to get to know you and your case and make some initial recommendations on how we can work with you for the best outcome.

You decide if you'd like to proceed with us representing you

There's no pressure across this period, we'll give you space to consider all options and make the right decision for you.

Retainer agreed and the case is started

There'll be some paperwork to complete at this stage, but we'll be on hand to support you through this process.

Why choose us?

Divorce and family law specialists

A leading London based firm

Members of The Law Society

Established over 30 years

Excellent client satisfaction rate

Experts in cohabitation agreements & disputes

International cases undertaken

Highly competitive fee structure

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Client Feedback

Helen from Goodwins Family Law Solicitors was amazing. Divorces are hard and she really helped make the process as stress-free as possible. She was so friendly and patient. I really couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor.

N S, April 2022

Helen was a great help and dealt me in an empathetic but firm way, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

A K, July 2020

I cannot recommend Helen enough, she is very thorough and professional, and has provided excellent legal advice and support. Additionally, the customer service provided is second to none. I would definitely recommend her services and expertise.

A J, July 2020

Excellent service provided by Goodwins with a strong, professional team. I would 100% recommend Helen Ioannou who helped me immensely through an extremely difficult divorce. A strong, professional solicitor, an advocate for what is right and empathetic to my case…

D E, March 2022

I don’t normally write reviews, but I wanted to mention the excellent service that Helen provided. Not only did she gave good legal advice and direction, but I found her to be very professional in her manner and approach. I…

Z M, August 2021

I found Helen Ioannou to be professional yet caring in dealing with my matter. She provided sound advice at all stages of the process and I would highly recommend her and the Goodwins team. Thank you.

G K, July 2020