Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 10 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce or separation. We work with a select group of clients who need our immediate attention and require a swift service. We have worked with bankers, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, professionals and couples who have substantial assets or income to protect.
As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists for busy individuals who have reached a difficult juncture in their life. We aim to reduce conflict and costs by attempting to resolve issues through mediation or collaboration at the first instance. However, if a more robust approach is required then we are very much equipped to deal with your case to ensure that you achieve the best outcome.
As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists for busy individuals who have reached a difficult juncture in their life. We aim to reduce conflict and costs by attempting to resolve issues through mediation or collaboration at the first instance. However, if a more robust approach is required then we are very much equipped to deal with your case to ensure that you achieve the best outcome.
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Over the last 10 years, Shortlands has been instructed in over (10000) cases. Founded in 2004 by Principal Shabana Walayat, Shortlands is recognized for representing high net worth individuals in the UK and abroad, with a special focus on complex cases where children and wealth need to be protected.
If you are considering a divorce or separation from your partner, Shortlands family lawyers are trained in achieving. Resolving the children's care arrangements are the most dramatic part of a separation or divorce and vary from case. We fully understand that after a divorce or separation you wish to ensure that you and any children are well protected.
If you are considering a divorce or separation from your partner, Shortlands family lawyers are trained in achieving the best result quickly and with as little confrontation as possible. We work with you to identify the fact that you need to rely upon and apply only those terms that work best for you.
There is only ground for divorce in the UK, which is that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. You will need to have proof that your spouse/civil partner has committed adultery or ensure that they will agree to a divorce based on this reason. The place of adultery and the date when it was committed, or when you became of the same, will need to be included when detailing this fact on the divorce petition.
Amicable divorce and separation cases take approximately 4-5 months to resolve. If your case involves children or financial concerns, it can sometimes take longer. We recommend discussing your case at our no obligation initial consultation where we can advise you on timescales and costs. If your case becomes confrontational, Shortlands will work with a team of experts to ensure that it is fully prepared before presenting it in court.
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As Kule On
Jan 06, 2022
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I am immensely grateful to this firm and specifically Wentworth Gurney who quickly grasped the complexity of my probate/multiple marriages case, advice accordingly and wrote a powerful letter for my case. The letter, packed with case laws, formed the foundations of my case. I highly recommend the firm, in particular Wentworth, who advised me well and worked hard for my case.
Mocha Dragqueen
May 01, 2021
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Geraldine Ward
Apr 26, 2021
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Before working with Wentworth I had no legal knowledge and believed that I had lost before I had even begun. Wentworth helped me understand the legal processes and allowed me to feel confident about my situation, he advised me with knowledge to the smallest of details in order for me to have the ability to make my own informed decisions. I feel he has gone above and beyond to help me. I highly recommend him. I also am very grateful to shortlands and all who have helped me. Thank you Geraldine.
Geraldine Odigie
Jul 29, 2019
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A massive thank you to Alastair and Wentworth from Shortlands Law Firm for a great 👍🏼 job well done 👍🏼 in regards to my case of unfair dismissal from my place of work. Alastair and Wentworth worked together as a great 👍🏼 team on my case to make sure that I got the outcome of my case dealt with very well and we didn’t need to go to court at the end. I was very happy 😃 😆 and glad 😁😅 with the way Alastair and Wentworth handled my case work and how Alastair including a conciliator who made negotiations with my previous job to make a full settlement agreement without
Muhammad Aman Raffi
May 31, 2019
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Shabana and the Shortlands team managed my case really well and in a professional manner, kept me updated which I really appreciated. Quick turnaround, calm and deliver highest quality standard service. Don't look anywhere else because the team definitely knows what they are doing and I would recommend to all my friends and family.
Iodides
Nov 26, 2018
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