Divorce & Family Lawyers Glasgow

Family Divorce Lawyers & Solicitors In Glasgow

Need expert legal advice from family lawyers Glasgow? Rooney Family Law are Accredited Family Law Specialists with 8 offices across Scotland, offering fixed fees of £550 for an undefended simplified divorce (no children, no financial matters) and £1,550 for an undefended ordinary divorce. Our transparent 3-minute billing units mean you only pay for the time you actually use.

As dedicated family lawyers in Glasgow, we focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our Law Society accreditation as Family Law Specialists demonstrates the expertise needed to handle everything from straightforward separations to complex High Net Worth Divorce cases.

With 8 convenient offices throughout Scotland, we’re always nearby when you need us. Our ‘Accredited Family Law Specialist’ status means you’re getting proven expertise, not general legal advice. We aim to resolve matters through agreement where possible, saving you stress, time and money.

Looking for experienced Glasgow family lawyers who offer a FREE CONSULTATION? Contact us today to discuss your case. We’re available for face-to-face meetings at any of our 8 Scottish offices, or via phone, Facetime or Skype. Check our transparent fee structure to understand exactly what your divorce will cost.

Call Today to Chat for Free with Family Lawyers In Glasgow

Every family’s situation is unique. Our website provides comprehensive information on all aspects of Scottish family law, from grounds for divorce to pension sharing. However, nothing replaces personalised legal advice from an accredited specialist.

We offer transparent fixed fees – £550 for simplified divorce, £1,550 for ordinary divorce. Our 3-minute billing units for additional work mean a 3-minute call costs 3 minutes, not 6 like other firms. Visit our fees page for complete pricing transparency or use our online contact form to book your free consultation. Call 0800 779 7848 today.

Look no further for your Family Lawyer

Experts in Family Law is who you need on your side if you are facing a divorce settlement. Our team includes solicitors accredited as specialists in Family Law by the Law Society of Scotland. As the Law Society states, ‘Accreditation acts as a hallmark of experience that a client can trust’ – exactly what you need during difficult times.

We aim to be different. Our family divorce lawyers charge fairly based on actual time spent – using 3-minute billing units rather than the standard 6-minute units most Glasgow solicitors use. This transparent approach typically saves clients 30-40% on legal fees. With fixed fees of £550 for an undefended simplified divorce (no children, no financial matters) and £1,550 for an undefended ordinary divorce, you’ll know costs upfront. See our full fees section for detailed pricing information.

Supporting You

Once we speak with you and set out a clear path, our experienced divorce lawyers will give you a new sense of relief as we ease this difficult period in your life by being there to support you. We are here for you and are very approachable to listen to all your worries or concerns and give you clarity about the position you are in, and the separation and/or divorce process on what happens next.

This can be an incredibly hard time and it’s only natural to feel every emotion under the sun. No matter if it was your decision to start the divorce, or if it came out the blue to you and is a complete shock, our family lawyers Glasgow will guide you through everything including what your options are and what your rights are. Divorces have changed a bit of late, where in cases you no longer need to list a reason for the marriage coming to an end. With no fault divorces being much more straightforward, without blame this allows you to start the process without the unpleasantness of listing what went wrong in the marriage. Learn more in our divorce guides section.

What Our Glasgow Clients Say

Rooney Family Law guided me through my divorce with such professionalism and care. Their transparent billing meant no nasty surprises, and they achieved an excellent outcome for my children and finances.

Sarah M., Glasgow

As a business owner going through a high-net-worth divorce, I needed specialists who understood complex finances. The team expertise was invaluable in protecting my assets.

David R., Glasgow

Protecting Your Assets And Finances

During any separation or divorce it’s very important to have a clear picture of all your family finances and assets. We will help you understand your rights and achieve a fair financial settlement outcome. Our aim is to create a fully transparent fee structure for you, and we will keep any overheads to a minimum for you. Your family finances can cover a whole range of assets including money, pensions, savings, investments, ISAs, any business assets and property so it is key to having an expert in your corner who can help and advise you on the best possible conclusion.

Child Custody Agreements

One of the most difficult aspects of a family break-up can be when children are involved, and the overall impact this can have on them. We will help you as a parent to support your child and offer advice on the best way to reach an agreement for the benefit and best interests of the children being met.

There will be many questions when you’re separating or going through a divorce and have children, one of the main questions being who will look after them. As parents it’s your responsibility to keep your child healthy, safe and their overall wellbeing. From the law’s side, that is focussed solely on the protection of the children’s rights and to make sure where possible they can have a relationship with both parents.

We can help set up a child agreement for you, in the past the terms used for this were custody, access, residence or contact. In the ideal world it would be the parents who decide on these agreements together, but when a family breaks up it’s only normal this can then lead to disputes when trying to come to an agreement. If no child agreement can be put into place, then the court can assist to set up an order which decides on who the children will live with and how often they spend time with the other parent. Going through a separation or divorce can be a difficult time for all involved and our experienced experts in this field will ensure everyone important to you is looked after for the best agreement to be put into place. Learn more about contact arrangements and residence orders.

Do I Need A Lawyer To Get Divorced In Scotland?

Many people in Glasgow wonder whether they really need professional legal help for their divorce. While it’s possible to represent yourself, having expert family lawyers Glasgow ensures you don’t miss crucial details that could affect your financial settlement or children’s arrangements.

When you seek legal advice during a divorce, there are many advantages to having a family law expert in your corner. There will be times when witness statements and other evidence will be required when any divorce case is contested or disputed. Our solicitors at Rooney Family Law can draft documents and fill out forms on your behalf, making the entire process as simple as possible. This type of work requires the right legal terms and structure – see our legal guides for more information.

If you are looking for a simplified divorce (fixed fee £550), there are still good reasons to seek advice from a family lawyer. We help ensure all paperwork is legal and binding, covering all financial agreements between parties. Our divorce solicitors draft agreements while dealing with any property as part of the separation. Check our divorce charges for transparent pricing.

Sometimes your relationship with your partner remains amicable, but once legal challenges arise, that relationship can turn sour. Seeking legal advice ensures all agreements are clear and robust. Our family lawyers have the expertise to guide you through this process smoothly

If you want to avoid court disputes, especially when children are involved, we can help manage this through mediation and negotiation. This helps maintain a long-lasting relationship between parents, easing the situation for children. Out-of-court resolutions help keep legal fees down – see our fee structure for details.

At Rooney Family Law, we provide clear and practical advice on all aspects of divorce and separation, always aiming to avoid unnecessary court contests. With experience from simple cases to higher net worth profile cases, we’re well suited for dealing with complex financial solutions to find the best outcome for your family separation.

Specialist Divorce Lawyers Glasgow

Deciding to begin any divorce proceedings can be one of the most difficult decisions in your life you will ever make. As well as the pressure of having children involved in any break-up of the family unit, when a marriage ends then it can be complex to deal with all the assets and debts of a separation. This is heightened even more when there is a disagreement between both parties, it is then so important that both partners understand the full situation, and this is where using the specialist lawyers here at Rooney Family Law can be key to give you all the advice you need throughout the following:

• Divorce for Footballers and Sport Stars
• Divorce for the Self-employed & Business Owners
• Divorce for Famous People & Celebrities
• Divorce for High Net-Worth Clients
• Divorce for those in a Civil Partnership

Learn more about our specialised services in our high net worth divorce section and comprehensive guides.

Divorce & Family Law Services

In Scotland, in order to obtain a divorce, the marriage has to have broken down and this could be as a result of one of the following grounds:

• Unreasonable behaviour
• Adultery
• Separation for over one year (If both parties agree)
• Separation for over two years (consent is not necessary)

There are different types of divorce that now don’t require stating reasons for separation. Learn more on our service pages below or by talking with us about your case. We can advise you on the best solution for your needs.

The quickest and cheapest type is a Simplified Divorce (£550 fixed fee) – you need to have been separated for over a year according to Scottish Government guidelines, with no children under 16. All financial matters must be resolved, as no financial claim can be made. An undefended Ordinary Divorce (£1,550 fixed fee) with children under 16 but no financial claims can be dealt with by a local sheriff court.

The process is more straightforward if parties reach agreement about children’s welfare and finances. If agreement can’t be reached, cases may go through mediation before being decided by courts. See our transparent pricing for all services.

Get in touch to discuss any family law issue via our message chat or 0800 779 7848. For more information, explore our legal service pages:

Family Lawyers Across Glasgow

We act for clients throughout Glasgow and the surrounding area, covering the city centre and the north, south, east and west of the city. Wherever you are in Glasgow, our specialist family law team can help.

We have two Glasgow offices: our city centre office at Ground Floor, 24 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4BG, and our Southside office at Spiersbridge House, 1 Spiersbridge Way, Thornliebank, Glasgow G46 8NG.

Visiting Our Glasgow Office

Our city centre office at 24 Blythswood Square is straightforward to reach. There is on-street metered parking on Blythswood Square, with a multi-storey car park nearby on Sauchiehall Street. We are a five-minute walk from Charing Cross station, with frequent bus routes along Sauchiehall Street and subway and rail connections across the city.

What to Bring to Your First Consultation

Your first consultation is free and confidential. To make the most of it, it helps to bring:

• Your marriage certificate, if available
• Basic financial information, including income and savings details
• Any court papers you have received
• Property ownership documents
• A short list of your main concerns and what you would like to achieve

If you do not have all of these to hand, please do not worry. We can begin with whatever you have.

Family Law Solicitors in Glasgow

As accredited family law specialists, our Glasgow solicitors advise on far more than divorce. Whether the issue is the arrangements for your children, a financial settlement, a cohabitation dispute, a protective order or an adoption, you are dealing with a firm that practises family law and nothing else. That single focus is what sets a specialist family law solicitor in Glasgow apart from a general high-street practice.

Our family law services in Glasgow include:

• Divorce and dissolution of civil partnership
• Arrangements for children — residence, contact and parental responsibilities
• Financial provision and division of matrimonial property
• Cohabitation and separation for unmarried couples
• Protective orders, interdicts and non-harassment orders
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Adoption and step-parent adoption

We act for clients across Glasgow and the wider west of Scotland from our Glasgow City Centre and Southside offices, and every matter is handled by a specialist. A free fifteen-minute initial consultation lets you talk through your options before you commit to anything.