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Divorce and financial separation can feel overwhelming. We approach your case with empathy, respect, and a commitment to your long-term financial stability, ensuring you feel supported, informed and in control every step of the way.
Specialist expertise in family financial matters
Empowering Women to Secure Their Financial Future
Divorce and dissolution are more than a legal process, they are a financial turning point that shapes the rest of your life. Many women worry about the family home, pensions, business interests, their children, and how they will rebuild after separation.
Our specialist family law service is designed to empower you with knowledge, financial clarity, and strong legal protection, so you can move forward with confidence.
Empathetic Support for Your New Beginning
“The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. Our family law team combines legal excellence with genuine compassion and understanding, empowering women to secure their financial future, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and strength.”
Emma Hopkins-Jones
Partner
Why Women Choose Us
Our mission is simple: to help women secure the future they deserve.
- Specialist expertise in family financial matters
- A women-centred, empowering approach
- Deep understanding of pensions, assets & disclosure
- Specialists in domestic abuse, including coercive control and financial abuse
- Sensitive support
- Strong negotiation skills — and litigation where necessary
- Flexible appointments online or in person
- Free monthly workshops to support and empower you
How We Help You:
Financial Settlements
We support you through the full financial settlement process, including:
- Property and the family home
- Savings, investments, and business interests
- Pensions and long-term security
- Maintenance
- Fair division of assets
- Arrangements for your children
Our role is to help you achieve a settlement that supports your needs and reflects your contributions, both financial and non-financial.
How We Help You:
Pensions & Long-Term Security
Women often lose out on pension wealth during divorce — sometimes without realising it.
We help you identify, value and negotiate pensions – often one of the most significant sources of long-term income. We ensure pensions are:
- Properly valued
- Included in negotiations
- Shared fairly
- Understood in the context of your long-term financial future
Your financial security in later life matters as much as your financial stability today.
Protecting Women from Financial Abuse
If your spouse controls the money or restricts your access to information, you are not alone. We regularly support women experiencing:
- Coercive and controlling behaviour
- Financial abuse and control
- Hidden assets
- Refusal to disclose financial information
We help you take back control with legal tools that ensure transparency and fairness.
Equality Matters
Career breaks and childcare responsibilities can affect your financial position. The law in England & Wales recognises this on divorce.
We help ensure:
- Your future earning capacity is considered
- Your contributions to family life are valued
- Your children’s financial stability is protected
What If I’m Not Married?
Cohabitants don’t currently have the same legal rights and responsibilities when a relationship breaks down. We understand that this disproportionately affects women, who often take on the majority of caring responsibilities, in particular for children.
We advise women on:
- Their rights on separation
- Property claims
- Financial protection
- Cohabitation agreements
- Child-related financial claims
Our aim is to give you clarity and security so you can make informed decisions about your future.
Putting Your Children’s Needs First
When a relationship ends, one of the biggest concerns for women who have children is how separation will affect their children. We understand how emotionally challenging this can be, and we’re here to support you in making arrangements that protect your children’s wellbeing and your own peace of mind.
Our approach focuses on empowerment, stability, and informed decision-making, ensuring you understand your rights and options under the law in England & Wales.
Understanding Child Arrangements
Child arrangements cover:
- Where your children will live
- When and how they spend time with each parent
- Schooling, healthcare, holidays and decision-making
- Practical routines that support their daily lives
The law focuses entirely on the child’s best interests, and we help you navigate the process with calm, clarity and confidence.
Clear, Compassionate Legal Guidance
Straightforward explanations
Clear options and likely outcomes
Practical strategies for financial protection
A safe, supportive environment to make decisions
More Than Legal Advice – Support for the Whole Journey
Your separation or divorce is not just a legal process; it’s a life transition. That’s why we host free monthly workshops designed to empower you at every stage. From demystifying pensions to exploring the benefits of working with a divorce coach, each session gives you practical tools to move forward with confidence.
Held both in our offices and online, these workshops offer a safe, welcoming space to learn from experienced professionals and connect with others who truly understand what you're going through. It’s support, guidance, and community - all in one place.
Empowering Woman
Frequently Asked Questions
What financial rights do women have during divorce?
The law aims for fairness based on needs, contributions, resources, and childcare responsibilities. Women are often entitled to more than they realise.
Do pensions have to be shared?
Yes — in most cases pensions form part of the marital assets. We ensure they are properly valued and considered.
What if he refuses to disclose financial information?
Courts can compel full disclosure, and there are strict consequences for hiding assets.
Do I need a legally binding settlement?
Yes. A Consent Order protects your financial future and prevents future claims.
That’s why we believe in offering more than legal services – we offer understanding, empowerment and long-term security.
“The family team at Ridley and Hall have a lot of experience of dealing with women in divorce who need help with understanding the financial arrangements that exist within the marriage, and help to see what their future looks like. It is great to see the transformation that this work has, with women finally being able to see their future with clarity, and to make decisions with all the information that they need.”
Vicky Medd
Executive Partner
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Read ArticleTake Control of Your Financial FutureWe believe every woman deserves clarity, choice, and confidence during divorce. With the right support, you can secure a settlement that protects your future and empowers you to move forward. Book your consultation today.Legal Notice: Information on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice tailored to your circumstances, please contact us directly.
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