Relationship Breakdown
Our well respected divorce solicitors work out of offices in Dorset and Wiltshire and can offer expert legal assistance if you’re considering divorce or separation.
Divorce or separation is a major life change. Our specialist divorce solicitors understand the stress it can bring and are here to guide you through every step.
If your relationship has broken down, getting early legal advice helps you understand your options—especially when children, your home, or finances are involved. Whatever you decide, it’s natural to have questions. Farnfields’ experienced team will explain the process clearly and keep your best interests at the centre of every decision.
Although separation or divorce can feel isolating, you don’t have to go through it alone. With Farnfields, you’ll have a supportive expert by your side, helping the process run as smoothly and quickly as possible so you can focus on the future.
We offer a free initial chat to discuss your options and will explain the costs and timescales involved upfront so you always know what to expect. Click here for information about these appointments.
If you have already instructed a solicitor, we can offer mediation services to you and your partner. We cannot offer mediation if you have instructed us to act for you regarding relationship breakdown.
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As children return to school in Dorset and Wiltshire this September, parents experiencing relationship difficulties may decide to separate or seek help resolving arrangements. Family mediation can help separating parents reach practical agreements about children, finances, property and pensions without relying solely on court proceedings. Eligible parents may also be able to access up to
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As financial pressures continue to shape how couples separate, more divorcing spouses are turning to the courts to resolve financial disputes, particularly where pensions are concerned and what happens to pensions in divorce. Recent Ministry of Justice figures show financial remedy applications in the family courts reached their highest level in 15 years in 2025,
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