Divorce and Separation
At Fosters we understand that going through a divorce, separation or the dissolution of a civil partnership can be stressful and emotional.
The legal process associated with the breakdown of a relationship can appear complicated to most people during what is already a difficult point in one’s life.
With the largest Family Law practice in Norfolk, Fosters has many years’ experience providing sensible advice in relation to separation, divorce and more recently civil partnership dissolution, where necessary taking robust action.
Our specialist legal team can provide you with clear, sound and practical advice in relation to all consequences of separation including the following key areas:
- Divorce
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Financial arrangements – when a marriage breaks down (ancillary relief)
- Financial arrangements – when unmarried couples separate
- Arrangements for any children of the family
- Issues of domestic violence within failing relationships
- Separation Agreements
- Prenuptial Agreements
To talk to us in complete confidence, please use the telephone number below and ask to speak to one of our Family Lawyers. Alternatively, you can email us.
For emergency, out of office hours advice, telephone 07775 947944.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to attend at Court during the divorce or civil partnership dissolution?
- Do we have to get a divorce now that we have decided to separate?
- How long does a divorce or civil partnership take to conclude?
- How much does a straightforward divorce or civil partnership dissolution cost?
- What do the terms ‘Petitioner’ and ‘Respondent’ mean?
- When can I petition the Court to commence divorce proceedings or civil partnership dissolution?
The Team
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Iain McClay
Solicitor Partner/Joint Head of Department |
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Lucy Simpson
Solicitor Partner/Joint Head of Department |
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Carol McGuinness
Solicitor Partner |
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Clare Sharpe
Solicitor |
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Sophie Ali
Trainee Solicitor |
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Kate Hope
Paralegal |











