Children matters
Disputes about arrangements for children and related applications.
Areas of law / Family law
Family law barristers
A clear next step in a family dispute. Family proceedings can involve personal decisions and difficult conversations. Give us a brief outline of the issue and the help you need, without including unnecessary sensitive details in your first message.
Advice, drafting and representation
What can you enquire about?
We will look for an independent barrister with relevant experience. Acceptance depends on availability, conflict checks and whether the proposed work is suitable for Public Access.
Separation and finances
Advice and representation concerning financial arrangements following relationship breakdown.
Protective orders
Enquiries about protective applications and responses to existing proceedings.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Tell us the type of proceedings, any upcoming hearing and whether orders are already in place. Keep relevant orders, applications and a short chronology ready for counsel.
For your first message, a short outline is enough. Please do not send original documents or unnecessary sensitive information.
Matching and fees
Agree the work before you instruct.
Tell us whether you need a consultation, written advice, document drafting or representation. We use that outline to seek an appropriate barrister and clarify the proposed instruction.
Ask for a quote covering preparation, the agreed work and any hearing attendance. The amount depends on complexity, document volume, urgency and counsel’s experience. Confirm VAT, any additional charges and the total payable in writing before proceeding.
The scope of work and responsibility for procedural tasks should be clear. A solicitor may still be needed. Read more about fees.
Common questions
Family law enquiries
Can I ask for representation at one hearing?
Yes. Tell us the hearing type, date and what documents are available. Counsel will need to assess preparation time and whether a limited instruction is suitable.
Should I send all my family documents straight away?
Start with a short outline and dates. We can then explain what information is needed for the matching process and how documents should be provided.
Discuss your family law enquiry.
Call 020 3411 2512 or send a short outline through our contact page. The WhatsApp button is also available if you prefer to message.
An enquiry is not legal advice and does not create a barrister–client relationship or protect a deadline. Direct Access Barristers is an introduction and administration service. Legal services are provided separately by the independent barrister you instruct.
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