Business Details
Expert Family Law Solicitors in the UK
Austin Kemp is a leading national family law firm with 37 offices across England, dedicated to providing specialist legal advice in divorce, financial settlements, child law, and unmarried couples' matters. With over 200 years of combined experience, our team of expert solicitors delivers a relentless 92% success rate by focusing on strategic, client-centred solutions. We pride ourselves on being independent, not owned by private equity, and specialising exclusively in family law. Our approach combines deep expertise with a commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges, ensuring transparency, empathy, and tailored support.We work with high-net-worth individuals, international cases, and complex asset divisions, offering services such as mediation, arbitration, and forensic accountancy. Our client-first philosophy ensures we adapt our service delivery to individual needs, maintaining constant communication and managing caseloads to prioritise client outcomes. Recognised in the Legal 500, we combine national reach with local accessibility, ensuring clients receive both specialist focus and practical, cost-effective legal representation.
Services
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
International Relocation
Asset Tracing
Mediation
High Net Worth Divorce
Child Maintenance
Cohabitation Agreements
Highlights and features
- We have a relentless 92% success rate in family law cases
- We are the only independent national family law firm in the UK
- Our solicitors specialise exclusively in family law with 200+ years combined experience
- We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- We provide tailored legal strategies for high-net-worth and international cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
92% success rate
National presence with 37 offices
Specialist family law focus
Transparent fee structures
Expertise in international cases
Services
Divorce Solicitors
Our specialist divorce solicitors provide expert legal advice on all aspects of divorce proceedings, including contested divorces, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. We handle complex cases involving business assets, international elements, and high-net-worth individuals. Our team focuses on achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or court representation when necessary.
Financial Settlements
We specialise in financial settlements during divorce, including property division, pension sharing, and spousal maintenance. Our solicitors handle complex financial arrangements involving businesses, international assets, and high-value portfolios. We provide strategic advice to protect your financial interests while ensuring fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation when required.
Child Custody
Our child law experts advise on custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child maintenance. We prioritise children's welfare in all cases, handling complex situations involving international relocation, disputed paternity, and special needs requirements. We work to create sustainable parenting plans that serve the child's best interests.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect assets before and during marriage. Our solicitors ensure agreements meet legal requirements while addressing individual circumstances, including international assets and complex financial portfolios, providing clarity and protection for both parties.
International Relocation
Our specialists handle international child relocation cases, advising on legal requirements for moving abroad with children. We represent clients in contested cases involving jurisdiction disputes, abduction risks, and enforcement of cross-border custody orders, ensuring compliance with international family law conventions.
People
Austin Kemp
Founding Partner
With over 30 years' experience in family law, Austin Kemp leads our national team of specialists. Recognised in the Legal 500, he focuses on complex divorces, international cases, and high-net-worth asset division, maintaining our firm's 92% success rate.
Sarah Johnson
Head of Divorce
Sarah Johnson heads our divorce department with 25 years' expertise in contested divorces and financial settlements. She specialises in business asset division and has handled numerous landmark cases involving complex financial structures and international jurisdictions.
Michael Chen
Child Law Director
Michael Chen leads our child law practice, focusing on international relocation cases and complex custody disputes. With 20 years' experience, he has successfully represented clients in numerous cross-border child abduction cases and high-profile custody battles.
Emma Wilson
Financial Settlements Partner
Emma Wilson specialises in financial settlements for high-net-worth individuals, with particular expertise in pension division and business asset protection. She has negotiated multi-million pound settlements and advises on prenuptial agreements for prominent clients.
David Patel
International Law Specialist
David Patel heads our international family law team, handling cross-border divorces, recognition of foreign marriages, and enforcement of international custody orders. He has extensive experience in complex jurisdictional disputes and international child abduction cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Austin Kemp specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law, including divorce, financial settlements, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and international family law matters.
How experienced is Austin Kemp's legal team?
Our solicitors have over 200 years of combined experience specialising solely in family law, with a proven track record in complex and high-net-worth cases.
What makes Austin Kemp different from other law firms?
We are the only independent national family law firm in the UK, not owned by private equity, with a relentless 92% success rate in family law cases.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we specialise in international family law matters including relocation, cross-border divorces, and enforcement of foreign orders.
What payment options are available?
We offer transparent fee structures with online payment options, and can discuss alternative funding arrangements for suitable cases.
