Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in London
Established in 2012, Creighton & Partners Solicitors Limited has grown from a niche practice specialising in children's care proceedings to a comprehensive family law firm serving clients across England, Wales, and internationally. Our team of solicitors, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, brings decades of combined experience in handling complex family matters including child protection, parental abduction, divorce, and financial disputes. With offices in central London, south London, and Staines, we represent a diverse clientele ranging from individuals and families to local authorities and international entities.Our practice encompasses both public and private law, with particular expertise in high-profile care cases and cross-border legal challenges. We prioritise client support through competitive pricing structures, fixed fees where possible, and legal aid assessments. Recognised for our advocacy skills and compassionate approach, we maintain strong relationships with guardians, courts, and international legal networks to deliver tailored solutions for families in crisis.
Services
Child Care Law
Divorce & Separation
Parental Child Abduction
Child Protection
Adoption Process
Mediation Services
Domestic Abuse Cases
Children Arrangements
Pre-Nups & Post-Nups
Cohabiting Couples Advice
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience specialising exclusively in family law
- Our team represents local authorities, parents, and international clients in complex cases
- We handle cross-border family law matters including parental child abduction
- We offer competitive rates and legal aid assessments for family law cases
- Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No 597505)
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
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Services
Child Care Law
We specialise in representing parents, family members, and local authorities during care proceedings. Our solicitors provide expert legal guidance when social services become involved with families or children are subject to protection plans. With extensive experience in high-profile cases, we help clients navigate pre-proceedings stages like child protection conferences and care proceedings in the family courts.
Divorce & Separation
Our team handles all aspects of relationship breakdown including financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse injunctions. We assist married couples, civil partners, and unmarried couples with contested or amicable separations. With international expertise, we manage cross-border disputes and complex financial arrangements for clients in London and globally.
Parental Child Abduction
We specialise in urgent cases involving unlawful child removal across borders. Our solicitors work with the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit to secure children's return or establish contact arrangements. We represent both applicants seeking repatriation and respondents facing abduction allegations in this highly specialised area of family law.
Mediation Services
We offer MIAM-certified mediators to help families resolve disputes without court proceedings. Our mediation service covers child arrangements, financial settlements, and post-separation communication. This collaborative approach often provides faster, more cost-effective solutions while maintaining family relationships through constructive dialogue.
Adoption Process
We guide clients through all stages of adoption including pre-placement advice, care order considerations, and final adoption orders. Our solicitors represent birth parents, prospective adopters, and local authorities in ensuring legal compliance while prioritising children's welfare throughout the adoption journey.
People
Dawn Wilson
Managing Director
Experienced family law solicitor with over 15 years' specialisation in child protection cases. Leads our London office and oversees complex care proceedings and high-profile abduction cases.
Tracy Chester
Director
Specialist in public law family matters with extensive experience representing local authorities in child protection cases across inner London boroughs.
Douglas Taylor
Director
Recognised expert in international family law with particular focus on cross-border divorce settlements and parental abduction cases involving multiple jurisdictions.
Deborah Marsden
Director
Seasoned practitioner in private family law matters including financial settlements and complex child arrangement disputes for high-net-worth individuals.
Tony McGovern
Director
Specialises in representing vulnerable adults and children in care proceedings with particular expertise in cases involving serious injuries to minors.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in child protection, divorce proceedings, parental abduction, adoption, domestic abuse cases, and financial settlements for both married and unmarried couples.
Do you handle international family law cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience with cross-border family law matters including parental child abduction and international divorce settlements.
What payment options are available?
We offer competitive rates, fixed fees where possible, and can assess eligibility for legal aid to make our services accessible.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent family law matters like child abduction cases and offer same-day consultations when needed.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Number 597505) and registered with Companies House (8456278).
