Business Details
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Brighton & East Sussex
Elaine Parkes Solicitors is a dedicated family law practice serving clients across Kent and East Sussex. With offices in Tunbridge Wells, Brighton, and Hastings, we specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and care proceedings. Our team of accredited solicitors combines deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach, prioritising client needs while navigating complex family law matters. As members of Resolution and holders of the Legal Practice Quality Mark, we commit to resolving disputes amicably and ethically. Our services include Legal Aid-eligible cases, mediation, and specialist support for high-conflict separations.With decades of collective experience, we provide tailored advice to protect clients' interests and secure positive outcomes. Our reputation for realistic, client-focused solutions has made us a trusted choice for families facing legal challenges. We operate with transparency, offering clear guidance on processes and costs. By maintaining close ties to local communities, we ensure our advice reflects regional legal nuances while upholding national standards of excellence.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Child Arrangements
Cohabitation Agreements
Legal Aid Cases
Domestic Violence Protection
Prenuptial Agreements
Care Proceedings
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in family law matters
- Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society Children Panel
- We offer Legal Aid-eligible services for eligible clients
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate across three office locations
- Our team includes specialists in complex financial divorce settlements
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children Panel
- Resolution
- Legal Practice Quality Mark
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Our specialist divorce solicitors guide clients through relationship dissolution with sensitivity. We handle financial settlements, property division, and child custody matters while minimising conflict. With expertise in mediation and court representation, we prioritise amicable resolutions while protecting client interests. Our services cover all aspects of divorce proceedings including pension sharing and business asset division.
Child Arrangements
We provide expert guidance on post-separation childcare arrangements. Our solicitors help establish living arrangements, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities. We represent clients in court proceedings while prioritising children's welfare. Our services include drafting parenting plans, modifying existing arrangements, and addressing international relocation cases while maintaining focus on the child's best interests.
Cohabitation Agreements
Our legal team drafts binding agreements for unmarried couples regarding financial arrangements and property ownership. We advise on rights and obligations during relationship breakdowns. Services include creating pre-relationship agreements, resolving property disputes, and negotiating fair settlements while clarifying legal positions for cohabiting partners.
Legal Aid Cases
We assist eligible clients with legally aided family law matters including care proceedings and domestic abuse cases. Our specialists guide clients through the application process while providing expert representation. We handle cases involving social services interventions, child protection, and emergency protection orders while ensuring access to appropriate legal support regardless of financial circumstances.
Domestic Violence Protection
Our solicitors provide urgent legal protection for victims of domestic abuse. We help obtain non-molestation and occupation orders while ensuring client safety. Services include emergency court applications, evidence preparation, and ongoing legal support while working closely with support agencies to provide comprehensive protection solutions.
People
Stephen Long
Solicitor
Stephen specialises in complex divorce cases and financial settlements. With 15 years' experience, he focuses on high-net-worth divorces and business asset division while maintaining a client-centred approach to family law matters.
Simon Brown
Solicitor
Simon handles child arrangement disputes and care proceedings. A Resolution member, he specialises in representing parents during social services interventions and court proceedings while prioritising children's welfare in all legal decisions.
Robert Jempson
Solicitor
Robert focuses on cohabitation agreements and property disputes. He advises unmarried couples on legal protections for shared assets and represents clients in post-breakup financial claims while promoting clear legal frameworks for property ownership.
Evelyn Nevolin
Solicitor
Evelyn specialises in domestic violence cases and emergency protection orders. She provides urgent legal support to victims while working closely with support agencies to ensure comprehensive safety solutions and long-term protection.
Holly Taylor
Solicitor Apprentice
Holly assists with family law cases under senior supervision. She focuses on client support and case preparation while developing expertise in divorce proceedings and child custody matters through hands-on experience.
Questions
What areas do you cover for family law services?
We serve clients across Kent and East Sussex with offices in Tunbridge Wells, Brighton, and Hastings. Our solicitors handle cases throughout these counties including court representation in local family courts.
Can I get Legal Aid for my family law case?
We offer Legal Aid-eligible services for qualifying clients in cases involving domestic violence, child protection, and care proceedings. Our team will assess your eligibility during initial consultations and guide you through the application process.
How do you handle high-conflict divorce cases?
Our solicitors use mediation and negotiation techniques to resolve disputes amicably. For contentious cases, we provide strong court representation while maintaining focus on achieving fair outcomes and protecting client interests.
What should I do if facing domestic violence?
Contact us immediately for urgent legal protection. We can help obtain emergency restraining orders and provide ongoing support while working with local agencies to ensure your safety and legal rights.
How do cohabitation agreements work?
These legally binding contracts outline financial arrangements and property rights for unmarried couples. We recommend creating agreements before purchasing property together to clarify legal positions in case of relationship breakdown.
What makes your child custody services different?
We prioritise children's welfare in all arrangements. Our solicitors create tailored parenting plans, handle court applications, and modify existing orders while ensuring both parents' voices are heard in decision-making processes.
