Family and Children

Specialist family law expertise. A personal approach.

As experienced family solicitors, we guide you through some of life’s more difficult moments. We combine deep technical expertise with an understanding that only comes from working closely with families over many years. We take the time to discover what matters to you and explore practical ways to move forward.

Where empathy meets expertise

From navigating divorce and financial settlements to agreeing child arrangements and putting prenuptial plans in place, we’ll be by your side throughout – providing clear, purposeful advice as we guide you towards outcomes that work. Both legally and in real life.

Dedicated in every sense

Through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings, you’ll always have a dedicated solicitor who knows your case and understands what you’re trying to achieve. No being passed from person to person. No starting from scratch when you pick up the phone. Just real, constructive conversations with family law specialists.

Knowing what matters most to you, our solicitors will build a robust, practical legal strategy – providing clarity and conviction when things feel uncertain. We’ll draw on the full breadth of our expertise, built through years of working with people and families across a wide range of circumstances and levels of wealth.

Wherever possible, we’ll look for amicable resolutions outside of court. But if discussions do become disputes, we’ll be in your corner, bringing the full strength of our team’s knowledge and experience to protect your position.

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Here when it matters. Get in touch.

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Our Simple 3-Step Process:

Step 1

A discreet conversation. Reach out directly to one of our family specialists for a completely confidential, no-obligation chat.
Step 2

Clear, plain-English advice. We will gently outline your options without the complex legal jargon, exploring everything from softer mediation to robust court representation.
Step 3

Moving forward. We handle the heavy lifting to secure a resolution that protects your rights, your assets, and your family’s future.

How we can help

Divorce and Dissolution

Our specialist divorce solicitors provide support through divorce, dissolution and separation. We combine deep expertise and strong advocacy with human understanding to help you move forward.

Financial Resolution and Disputes

We advise on financial settlements, including: property, businesses, pensions, maintenance and asset division. We’ll provide clear guidance and resolution through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.

Children

From living arrangements and parental responsibility to disputes, relocation and financial provision – our family solicitors provide dedicated support that’s tailored to your circumstances.

Non-Court Dispute Resolution

Our family solicitors will work to find practical solutions without unnecessary court proceedings. This includes support with financial and family disputes, using mediation.

Cohabitation and Unmarried Couples

We advise unmarried couples when they are moving in together or separating. Our experts will guide you through cohabitation agreements and disputes, covering property, finances, children and financial provision.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

We advise on both pre- and postnuptial agreements, helping couples to protect assets, clarify financial arrangements and address international matters with structured advice, shaped to the individuals.

Domestic Abuse and Protective Injunctions

Our discreet solicitors provide confidential support, advising on protective measures including non-molestation and occupation orders to help protect you and your family.

Mediation

Our family solicitors can support you through mediation and act as mediators, helping to resolve financial and family disputes constructively – avoiding any unnecessary conflict or cost.

Family and Children

Meet the experts

Partner & Head of Family Law

Jessica Palmer

Jessica Palmer is a Partner and the Head of our Family Law department.

Consultant Family Solicitor

Lisa Bolgar Smith

Lisa Bolgar Smith is an experienced consultant solicitor handling national and international family matters, with a focus on constructive solutions and carefully judged negotiation.

Paralegal

Molly Brown

Molly joined Streathers Daynes Smith in August 2025 as a Paralegal in the Family team, where she is gaining experience assisting with divorce, financial, and child arrangements matters.

Associate

Will Brownhill

Will is an Associate in our Family Team.

Solicitor

Lucy Ellington

Lucy is a solicitor in our Family team, specialising in divorce, financial matters and children issues

Senior Associate

Charlotte Hayes-Sennett

Charlotte Hayes-Sennett is a Senior Associate in our Family team, specialising in divorce, financial matters and children issues.

Senior Legal PA

Sarah Warwick

Sarah Warwick is a Senior Legal PA in our Family and Dispute Resolution teams.

Trainee Solicitor

Hannah Whiterow

Hannah is a second year Trainee Solicitor. As part of her Training Contract, she has completed seats in Private Client and Family Law, and will go onto sit in Litigation and Commercial Property.

The expertise you need. From people who understand.

Have a real conversation with us about your needs and how we can help – whether it’s support with property, your business or personal matters.

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Why choose Streathers Daynes Smith?

Leading City expertise, close-knit responsiveness

We deliver the sophisticated legal capabilities of major city firms, but with the personal touch of a local practice.

Deeply connected to our community

We’ve been on the city’s high streets, supporting community endeavours, for over 15 years. Our local knowledge is priceless for property matters.

Resolution-focused, not conflict-driven

We prefer finding smart, efficient solutions over prolonged disputes. We like to resolve matters swiftly and sensitively, not escalate them unnecessarily.

Empathy meets excellence

Our approach combines expert legal knowledge with genuine empathy – we understand people as much as we know the law.

Client testimonial

“ Jessica Palmer leads a formidable team of lawyers for whom I will be forever grateful, as they have worked tirelessly on my complicated case, and solved a myriad of accumulated issues with precision, professionalism, and grace. ”

Client testimonial

“ I had an excellent experience with Lucy Ellington and the team. They handled my case with professionalism, efficiency, and great attention to detail throughout. Communication was always clear and prompt ”