Your Trusted and Compassionate Family Law Partner — Here for All of Life’s Challenges
Backed by a distinguished reputation and extensive legal experience built up over many years, our trusted, friendly, and compassionate team, headed by Claire Christie, takes the time to truly understand your unique situation and recognise the effect such experiences have.
Here to help you facilitate a smooth separation with mutually agreeable solutions and clear and effective advice, we look to employ alternative methods of dispute resolution where possible rather than simply going to court.
We also look to assist couples as they solidify their relationship through such avenues as pre-nuptial agreements.
We are East Lothian’s largest family law practice with offices in North Berwick, Haddington, Tranent, and Dunbar. However, we can help you wherever you are in Scotland.
Trust us to support you with whatever challenges you are facing and let us work together and secure a brighter future.
At Garden Stirling Burnet, our Family Law solicitors are specialists in a range of areas, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to your needs:
Divorce and Legal Separation
Navigating divorce and separation can be overwhelming and requires a careful balance of legal expertise and compassion. We understand the emotions and conflicts that can arise, and our team is here to provide you with personalised and considered guidance every step of the way, ensuring you receive the best possible outcome for your future.
Resolving Divorce and Separation Disputes
When disputes arise because of divorce or separation, our team are highly experienced in alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation or Collaborative Law, to foster an amicable solution. By choosing this path, you can minimise conflict and stress and reach a swift conclusion.
Child Legal Arrangements
Protecting the wellbeing of your child or children during a family breakdown is paramount. We focus on prioritising the best interests of the child and achieving a fair and balanced resolution whether that be concerning child custody arrangements, child support, co-parenting, or visitation rights. Our trusted team will work tirelessly with you to safeguard your children’s future.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Take a proactive step to secure your future with a prenuptial (drawn up before marriage) or postnuptial (drawn up after marriage) agreement. Regardless of the complexity, our meticulous approach and attention to detail will ensure that we address your unique needs and concerns. You will be left with peace of mind and increased confidence regarding your financial wellbeing, no matter what unfolds.
Cohabitation and Unmarried Couples
If you are a cohabiting or unmarried couple, it is important to understand the legal aspects should you ever go your separate ways, particularly as these differ from those who are married or in a civil partnership. We can help you to navigate these and draw up a legally binding Cohabitation Agreement that will protect your rights and avoid any uncertainty, giving you a strong foundation as you go forward in your relationship.
Civil Partnerships
Whether you are looking for advice around registering a civil partnership, or perhaps you’re looking to legally end a civil partnership, our expert family lawyers are here to help you. We work in a supportive and clear way, helping you to understand all your rights and responsibilities.
Separation Agreements
Should you and your partner go your separate ways, then crafting a Separation Agreement can help you safeguard your assets, manage child arrangements, and protect your rights. Despite the potential difficulties that may arise, our extensive experience allows us to resolve disputes effectively with empathy and understanding, reaching a solution you are happy with.
Our Family Law Team, Led by Claire Christie
Claire Christie runs our Family Law department as an accredited solicitor. Claire has 18 years of specialist family law experience and has managed many high-value separation cases. She’s a trained collaborative lawyer and recognised as a “practitioner of note” by the Legal 500.
“We want to provide quality, value for money family law advice for the people of East Lothian and the surrounding regions. It is important that our clients leave us feeling they had a positive experience at what is often a very difficult time in their lives.”
— Claire Christie (press release)
Being part of the larger Garden Stirling Burnet firm, we can seamlessly help you when our services cross-over into your other private client needs, such as will-writing, executry, and power of attorney.
Contact our East Lothian Family Law Solicitors today
Whatever challenge you are facing, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Garden Stirling Burnet, our specialist Family Law Solicitors are here to not only provide you with clear and effective legal advice and guidance, but to listen to you and offer a supportive and compassionate approach. We recognise the emotional nature and complexity of these matters.
Take the first step towards a happier future and contact our team today in confidence on 01620 824996.
