Family Law

If you are facing the prospect of a separation, divorce or need to have children matters resolved, or are about to embark on a new relationship, our team of family law lawyers are here to help with both legal advice and practical support on the best way forward for you and your family.

Between them, our team has extensive experience to guide you through any concerns or uncertainty you may have. We can help you with:- 

• Divorce
• Children issues – including contract, residence and maintenance
• Pre-marital Agreements
• Advice to cohabiting (unmarried) couples
• Civil partnership breakdown and other issues concerning same sex relationships
• Financial settlements including Separation Agreements and Declarations of Trust
• Injunctions – including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders

Over many years the team has built a strong reputation representing clients in all aspects of family law. The team is headed by Steven Payne who, over a 30 year career, has earned a formidable reputation in his field. As an accredited Resolution specialist, Steven advices on complex and high value divorce and financial settlements. He brings a pragmatic and straightforward approach to resolving his client’s problems.

Joanna Moore, a partner and senior solicitor in the team, is also a Resolution member. She brings her considerable experience gained practicing family law for almost two decades together with an empathetic approach to settling disputes in a constructive manner.

Barrie Mason is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, having over 40 years broad experience in the legal profession. Client’s find his expertise and calm and capable manner reassuring.

Neil McNab, who specialised in family law on qualification as a solicitor in 2009 brings enthusiasm for conducting cases in court to achieve practical and sensible outcomes for the benefit of his clients.

All of the team offer an excellent service and quality advice, given in a sympathetic and understanding manner to enable you to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Many cases are resolved conventionally through solicitor lead negotiation or through the court process if necessary. Other forms of dispute resolution such as mediation, are recommended when appropriate.

From our offices in Chelmsford, we are able to help clients throughout Essex and beyond. We also have clients in North and East London who are increasingly aware that being only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station, allows us to offer top quality service but at a fraction of the cost of a London firm. We routinely conduct cases in the London Courts and local or London Counsel are instructed to represent our client’s needs, where appropriate.

We offer an initial free consultation to discuss your requirements, the options available and the likely costs involved.

Please phone 01245 228106 for a free initial consultation or email family@gepp.co.uk.