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Our legal practice in London is headed by Dexter Bonner. Dexter is the Head of our Family Department at National Legal Service.
"I found the staff at National Legal Service to be kind, caring and compassionate. They have always answered questions promptly and within a way that was easy for me to understand."
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There are 10 teams specialising in family and care proceedings. The teams offer legal aid where it is available (and subject to client’s being eligible) otherwise the team offers competitive fixed fees and private rates for all areas of specialism. All senior and supervising solicitors are accredited specialists, supporting by skilled lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants enabling a dedicated legal team to guide and support you in your case with us.
Dexter Bonner – Head of Family
Malini Domah – Supervising Solicitor
(Kieran Periera) – Supervisor
(Beverley Morgan) – Deputy Supervising Solicitor
Asma Begum – Senior Supervising Solicitor
Thakmina Begum – Senior Supervising Solicitor
Laura Burrows – Senior Supervising Solicitor
Krishna Bhooi – Senior Supervising Solicitor
Gemma Mascarenhas – Supervising Solicitor
Mary-Ann Wanjiku – Supervising Solicitor
Sheena Donlon – Head of Care
Tish Reel – Supervising Solicitor
Our centrally located office, which sits within easy walking distance of Fenchurch Street Station, makes our family lawyers accessible to all in the city.
Our London Office
Specialist Family Law Firm in London
"I don’t know what I would have done without The National Legal Service’s help. Within only 9 days from first speaking with a solicitor the order was granted."
Matters of family law are often distressing for those involved as they typically relate to issues such as divorce and separation, custody of children, domestic violence and emergency protection orders.
Having a legal representative who understands the nuances of this emotive, complicated arena of law to provide accurate guidance, advocacy and support can remove some of the strain from proceedings. We are multi-cultural and multi-lingual and our diverse team likewise represents a very diverse client base, of all genders, nationalities and walks of life.
The solicitors who make up our legal team in London are not just experienced professionals committed to dealing with your case with professionalism, empathy and prudence. They are also respected within their field and belong to accredited organisations including Resolution, Family Panel and Law Society Children. This expertise means that if social services are involved with your family and are threatening to remove your child(ren) from your care and/or you have a dispute about child arrangements with your ex partner; whatever the nature of your family law dispute, one of our specialist solicitors will be able to offer you exceptional legal advice and client care. Each of our teams are supported by qualified solicitors, trainees, paralegals and caseworkers meaning we have the ability to act urgently and efficiently if you have to be represented with very short notice.
National Legal Service is the UK’s largest provider of legal aid for domestic abuse victims and we undertake both legal aid and private client work. We will carry out a preliminary assessment to advise you if you are likely to be eligible for free legal advice and representation.
Do not wait to get legal advice as early intervention will often see a reduced number of issues that you need to then deal with in a formal setting, such as a court.
Book an initial consultation and contact National Legal Service in London on 020 3601 5051.
London Family Law Specialisms
Care Orders
Clear advice on care orders, court proceedings and the steps parents or family members may take during the process.
Child Arrangements
Support with child-focused arrangements for where a child lives, spends time and maintains contact after separation or disagreement.
Civil Partnership Dissolution
Guidance through civil partnership dissolution, including the process, financial arrangements and practical issues that may need careful resolution.
Coercive Control
Legal support for coercive control, including protective options, child arrangements and safety-focused steps where abuse is a concern.
Cohabitation
Advice for unmarried couples on rights, property, finances and cohabitation agreements before, during or after a relationship breakdown.
Consent Orders
Help understanding consent orders that can make agreed financial or child arrangements legally binding following separation or divorce.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders - DAPO
Advice on Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in pilot areas and whether another protective order may be more appropriate.
Discharge Care
Guidance on applying to discharge a care order when circumstances have changed, including the court process and evidence.
Divorce & Annulment
Clear guidance on divorce or annulment, the court process and the related financial or child arrangements issues involved.
Divorce Finances
Support with financial settlements after divorce, including property, pensions, income, debts and options for reaching a binding agreement.
Domestic Abuse
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse, including protective orders, child arrangements, housing concerns and legal aid options available.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is commonly used, but domestic abuse is the broader legal term for support and protective options.
Emergency Custody Order
Urgent advice where a child’s safety is at risk and the court may need to consider protection urgently.
Financial Remedy Order
Advice on financial remedy proceedings, including property, pensions, income and fair arrangements after divorce or civil partnership dissolution.
Forced Marriages
Safety-focused legal support for people at risk of forced marriage, including protective orders and practical next steps available.
International Child Relocation
Advice on international child relocation where a parent plans to move abroad or a child may be moved.
Legal Aid
Information about legal aid for family law matters, including eligibility, evidence requirements and the funding process where available.
Non-Molestation Orders
Advice on non-molestation orders that can place legal restrictions where harassment, threats, intimidation or abuse are ongoing.
Occupation Orders
Guidance on occupation orders where there are concerns about living in the family home or exclusion from it.
Parental Responsibility
Advice about parental responsibility, including what it means and how parents or carers may obtain or exercise it.
Pension Sharing Orders
Guidance on pension sharing orders, which can divide pension assets as part of a financial settlement after divorce.
Prenuptial Agreements
Advice on prenuptial agreements for couples who want to record financial intentions before marriage or civil partnership begins.
Prohibited Steps Order
Advice on prohibited steps orders where a parent needs the court to prevent specific action affecting a child.
Property Disputes
Understand property ownership, financial contributions and options available when unmarried couples separate and cannot agree.
Separation Agreements
Advice on separation agreements that record financial and practical arrangements when a relationship ends without immediate divorce proceedings.
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We know that no two cases are ever the same and we are dedicated to guiding you through the legal process with tailored solutions which work for you. Fill out the form below to request your consultation today.