Business Details
Expert Family Law Solicitors Nationwide
As one of the UK's leading specialist family law firms, Austin Kemp combines national reach with independent expertise to deliver exceptional legal representation. With 37 offices across England and over 200 years of collective experience, our team of dedicated family law professionals provides strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Recognised in the Legal 500 2025, we maintain a relentless 92% success rate by prioritising client outcomes through transparent fee structures and innovative service delivery.Our specialists handle complex domestic and international family law matters, including high-net-worth divorces, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements, while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethics and client confidentiality. Through continuous investment in legal technology like DivorceAI and comprehensive client resources, we empower clients to make informed decisions during challenging times.
Services
Divorce Solicitors
Child Custody
Financial Settlements
International Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
High Net Worth Divorce
Child Maintenance
Mediation Services
Asset Tracing
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- 92% success rate in client outcomes
- Independent national firm with 37 UK offices
- Specialist family law focus since 2025
- Transparent fee structures with cost control
- 200+ years combined legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Divorce Solicitors
Our specialist divorce solicitors provide strategic legal representation for both domestic and international divorce cases. We handle complex asset divisions, spousal maintenance negotiations, and contested divorces with discretion and expertise. Clients benefit from our 92% success rate and tailored approach that prioritises individual circumstances while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout proceedings.
Financial Settlements
We specialise in resolving financial matters during divorce through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Our solicitors protect client interests in property settlements, pension divisions, and business asset allocations. With expertise in tracing hidden assets and handling high-net-worth cases, we ensure fair financial outcomes while minimising conflict and emotional distress.
Child Custody
Our family law experts create child-focused solutions for custody, visitation rights, and maintenance agreements. We handle complex cases involving international relocation, contested access, and special needs provisions. The child's welfare remains central to all recommendations while ensuring realistic, enforceable arrangements that respect parental rights.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities in case of divorce. Our solicitors ensure legal enforceability while addressing unique circumstances like business ownership, inherited assets, and international property holdings. We also advise on postnuptial agreements for existing marriages.
Mediation Services
Our accredited mediators facilitate constructive negotiations to resolve family disputes outside court. This cost-effective approach covers divorce settlements, child custody arrangements, and financial divisions while maintaining amicable relationships. We provide balanced guidance to achieve mutually acceptable solutions without adversarial proceedings.
People
John Austin
Managing Partner
With 25 years' experience in family law, John leads our London office specialising in high-net-worth divorces and international child custody cases. He has handled over 500 complex financial settlements and regularly appears in landmark family law cases.
Emily Kemp
Head of Child Law
Recognised in Legal 500 for excellence in child law, Emily specialises in international child abduction cases and complex custody arrangements. She has represented clients in over 30 cross-border relocation cases and advises courts on child welfare matters.
Questions
How long does a divorce typically take?
The minimum timeframe is 6 months, but complex financial or international cases may take longer depending on court schedules and settlement negotiations.
What factors determine financial settlements?
The court considers asset disclosure, living standards, childcare responsibilities, and future earning potential when determining fair financial divisions.
Can I relocate internationally with my children?
International relocation requires court approval, which prioritises the child's best interests while considering both parents' circumstances.
How are hidden assets traced?
Our forensic accountants use asset freezing injunctions and disclosure orders to identify and secure undisclosed assets during divorce proceedings.
Do I need a solicitor for divorce?
While not mandatory, legal representation significantly improves outcomes, especially for complex financial cases or contested divorces.
What financing options exist for legal fees?
We offer litigation lending, payment plans, and Sears Tooth agreements to help clients manage legal costs effectively.
