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Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Newbury
Established as one of Newbury's oldest legal practices, Charles Hoile Solicitors has dedicated itself to addressing the family law needs of local clients for generations. Our firm specialises in guiding families through divorce, separation, and child-related legal matters with a focus on dignity and constructive resolution. We pioneered the use of Resolution Together, a collaborative approach aligning with no-fault divorce procedures, enabling couples to work jointly with a single legal advisor. Our accredited family law specialists provide tailored solutions for child arrangements, prioritising welfare while offering cost-effective arbitration services to expedite dispute resolution.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we combine traditional values with modern legal practices, maintaining transparent fixed-fee structures to eliminate financial uncertainty. With offices near Newbury train station and M4 junction 13, we offer accessible legal support across Berkshire and the South of England, including home visits for vulnerable clients. Our team's expertise extends to emergency court applications for domestic abuse cases and legal aid assessments, ensuring comprehensive support for all family law needs.
Services
Divorce
Separation
Children Issues
Arbitration
Resolution Together
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees for divorce and family law matters.
- Our team pioneered Resolution Together collaborative legal processes.
- We provide emergency court applications for domestic abuse cases.
- Our solicitors hold specialist accreditation in family law.
- We combine 20+ years of arbitration expertise with flexible dispute resolution.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Resolution
- IFLA Children's Arbitrator
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce services with transparent fixed fees, guiding clients through legal processes while minimising emotional stress. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions through negotiation or mediation, with robust court representation when necessary. Services include financial settlements, property division, and emergency protection orders for domestic abuse cases.
Resolution Together
This innovative process enables couples to work jointly with one lawyer for no-fault divorce proceedings. We facilitate cooperative discussions to reach mutually beneficial agreements on financial and child arrangements. The process reduces conflict and costs by avoiding court proceedings, with legal documents prepared once consensus is achieved.
Children Issues
Our accredited specialists advise on child custody, visitation rights, and welfare matters. We create practical solutions for living arrangements, education, and international relocation while safeguarding children's interests. Services include court representation, arbitration, and social services intervention for care proceedings across southern England.
Arbitration
We offer faster, cost-effective arbitration for child-related disputes with binding decisions. Clients choose hearing dates and formats, avoiding court delays. Our arbitrator, with over 20 years' experience, handles cases involving residence, contact, schooling, and medical decisions through formal or remote proceedings.
People
Alexandra Scott-Malden
Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer
Specialist family lawyer with 20+ years' experience, accredited in public law children work and IFLA-certified arbitrator. Focuses on collaborative divorce solutions and complex child arrangement cases.
Emma Macpherson
Consultant Solicitor and Mediator
Experienced legal professional providing mediation services for family disputes, specialising in negotiated settlements and client-focused legal advice for separation matters.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, separation, child arrangement disputes, arbitration, and Resolution Together collaborative processes, with expertise in emergency protection orders and social services interventions.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed fees for divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child-related legal matters to ensure cost certainty for our clients.
Can you handle urgent family law cases?
We provide emergency court applications for domestic abuse cases and urgent child welfare matters, with immediate legal support available.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
Our solicitors hold specialist accreditation in family law, with additional qualifications in collaborative practice and children's arbitration.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we promote non-confrontational approaches through Resolution Together, mediation, and arbitration to resolve family disputes without court proceedings.
Can you assist with international child relocation cases?
Our specialists handle cross-border child arrangement disputes, including relocation applications and international schooling decisions through arbitration or court processes.
