We understand that the nature of police work can put extraordinary pressure on family life and you need advice to ensure that your family related issues are resolved as quickly, and efficiently as possible.
Our family solicitors are able to provide you with unrivalled expert advice on all family law matters including divorce and separation, resolving finances, child arrangements and cohabitation issues.
We have an exceptional legal team who have significant experience in advising police officers and are ready to assist you every step of the way. Our solicitors have expert knowledge of police pensions, shift patterns and police pay and will be able to advise you on how best to achieve the outcome that will best suit the needs of you and your family.
We offer a free initial appointment with a solicitor to discuss your matter. If you instruct us, we provide a 10% discount on all of our hourly rates for serving police officers and have also created a series of fixed-price consultation meetings with a no questions asked money-back guarantee promise.
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Divorce and separation
When any relationship breaks down it can be difficult, especially if the stresses of your profession have caused tension within your marriage.
We understand that you may now be left with feelings of uncertainty about your financial position, and concerns about how your divorce could affect your life moving forward, including your police pension. Due to the nature of a police pension and the large contributions that police officers make towards their pension, it is an asset that needs careful consideration upon the breakdown of a relationship.
There are numerous ways in which courts can deal with police pensions, including:
- Pension sharing: This is the most common option. This is where pension funds are transferred or split between the two of you, creating two separate pension schemes.
- Offsetting: This is where your former spouse does not receive a share of your pension but instead receives a larger proportion of the other available capital.
- Deferred lump sum: This is an order requiring you to pay a proportion of the lump sum that you receive upon retirement to your spouse.
- You each retain your own pensions. This is dependent upon the values of your pensions and the other assets in the marriage.
We’ll take the time to understand the matters involved to provide you with bespoke advice tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
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Child arrangements
When couples separate, they often struggle to make decisions and come to agreements on how their children should be cared for moving forward. This can be all the more difficult to resolve when one or both parents carry out shift work. We understand the impact that shift work may have on spending time with your children and can provide expert guidance and advice about the best way to approach arrangements that work for the whole family.
We always try and encourage parents to reach an agreement on issues regarding their children where possible, as an agreement that has been formed between the two parties usually has a greater chance of working in the longer term.
However, if you and your former partner are unable to reach an agreement between you then our solicitors can assist you to reach an amicable resolution.
Where this is not possible, it may be necessary to resolve matters through the courts. If this is the case, our solicitors will be able to forumlate an effective strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for your family, taking into account the nature of your work and how this may impact upon any arrangements that are put in place.
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Calm, professional and communicative
Ammarah Balouch’s guidance and preparation made the first hearing much more manageable. From the start, she was well-prepared and communicated clearly, explaining each stage, so I knew what to expect. Because the case involved my daughter, it was emotionally challenging for me. However, Ammarah remained calm and professional throughout. She ensured the key points were clearly articulated and kept the discussion focused on my daughter’s best interests. Her practical advice, steady support, and responsive communication reduced my stress and boosted my confidence. Following the hearing, we achieved a significant milestone in establishing contact with my daughter, which had previously been made difficult by my ex-wife. This outcome highlighted the effectiveness of Ammarah’s approach and preparation, and I would confidently recommend her to anyone needing support in a family matter.
Szymon
Kind and supportive throughout
Following my initial consultation with Fullers Family Law I chose Fullers to manage my Divorce proceedings and my Financial Matters / Financial Remedy. In all aspects of my case Fullers Family Law have been excellent. I must however specifically mention Asia who has handled my financial matters and been a tower of strength through a most difficult time. I have found Asia to be calm, confident, highly knowledgeable, efficient and honest with a kind and reassuring manner even when I doubted a fair and reasonable settlement was possible. Throughout the process which, through absolutely no fault on Asia`s part, resulted in the case going before the Courts. Asia was professional, supportive, caring and provided clear, realistic advice and guidance. I am absolutely certain that without Asia I would not have been able to secure what I consider to be a very fair and reasonable settlement. I can genuinely recommend Fullers Family Law and specifically Asia Razaq-Miah.
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Outstanding attention to detail
I had the pleasure of working with Reena Bhanderi for my divorce case, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the beginning, Reena was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate, guiding me through what was a very challenging time. She took the time to explain every step of the process in clear terms, always ensuring that I felt informed and supported. Her attention to detail and dedication to achieving the best outcome for me was outstanding. Reena was always responsive, and her calm and reassuring approach made a difficult situation much easier to manage. I am extremely grateful for her expertise and would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of a solicitor. Thank you, Reena, for your excellent work!
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