Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers in Hemel Hempstead

Hepburn Delaney is a firm of experienced family law solicitors conveniently located in Hemel Hempstead, serving the local community in addition to clients throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.  Our intention has always been to provide a niche, bespoke service to clients seeking advice on a broad range of family matters and we remain committed to this approach.

• Child arrangements
• Parental rights and responsibilities 
• Child protection
• Adoption 
• Co-habitation agreements
• Pre and Post Nups
• Divorce and separation
• Injunctions  
• Financial remedy
• Later life planning
• Wills and Probate
• Powers of Attorney  
• Asset Protection

Hepburn Delaney was established in 2013 by Jane Hepburn and Rebecca Delaney who had worked together for several years before deciding to set up a specialist family law practice.  After 5 successful years, Jane Hepburn took the decision to retire from full time practice in 2018.  We are privileged that she continues to work with and support Hepburn Delaney in a consultancy role.

At the heart of our business is our pledge to provide quality services at reasonable prices. We feel that social conscience and ethical practices are vital. We are therefore one of the few firms who continue to commit to Legal Aid where eligible.

Each client is given a bespoke pricing package and we offer fixed fees for some services.  We are always happy to have a no obligation initial conversation with you if you are unsure in what direction you need to proceed and offer a cost-effective initial fixed fee appointment which means you can receive full legal advice before deciding what to do next.

We also offer online legal advice

•  Matrimonial – legal support through your divorce can be delivered by the team at Hepburn Delaney online/video call and over the telephone.
•  Wills and Probate – For Wills and Probate, we have an array of systems and procedures in place to enable the signing of documents and taking of instructions online and over the telephone.
•  Lasting powers of attorney – An LPA document as it is commonly called is an important legal document which allows you to appoint a person that you trust to with decision-making, or to make decisions on your behalf. As with wills and probate, we are able to effectively support with LPA online or over the telephone.
•  Family mediation – Family medication is a voluntary, neutral way of resolving disputes that may arise before, during or after separation. Reaching an agreement during mediation helps to avoid a lengthy and costly court process. Delivering family mediation online is a practical way to manage dispute resolution as it means that individuals do not have to meet in person

Many of the team members that you see on Our Team page have been with us from day one and they remain integral to our professional and friendly ethos.  Our Family Solicitors have also experienced Advocates which means they can represent you in Court where necessary.

We also write blogs on Family Law subjects offering practical advice and information such as how to manage children’s arrangement orders during lockdown, child custody rights, divorce and children and protecting your children in your Will.

We focus on efficiency and streamlining – managing the daily running of the firm in a cost-effective manner which ultimately results in competitive and affordable fees. To achieve this, we invest in our people as well as up to date technology to ensure that we can offer the best possible service.  We run a paperless system and continue to look for ways to provide legal advice in a modern, user-friendly manner.

Whether our clients need advice on relationship breakdown, protection of assets, arrangements for children or life-planning, we are here to provide expertise and reassurance.  We are proud of our team, their knowledge and hard work, and everything that Hepburn Delaney has achieved.

If you are looking for specialist, individually tailored legal advice online from a team of professional lawyers, contact us today.

Email [email protected] or call 01442 218090 for more information.

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• Divorce & Separation
• Children Issues
• Pre/post Nups
• Forced Marriages
• Child Abduction
• Grandparents Rights

Resolution: We follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to problems. We work to provide solutions that consider the needs of the whole family, particularly the best interests of children.

Resolution specialist: recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise.

Law Society Children Law: a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings. The accreditation covers all types of children law work and is recognised by the Legal Aid Agency.

STEP: members help families plan for their futures, from drafting a will to advising on issues concerning international families, protection of the vulnerable, family businesses and philanthropic giving. Full STEP members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications and experience.

Family Mediation Council: Family mediation is a process where an independent, trained professional helps you and your ex make agreements about vital issues such as parenting arrangements, money and property.

Specialist Quality Mark (SQM): The SQM is primarily an organisational standard, designed to help ensure that Legal Services Providers are well run and provide excellent client care.

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1hr with a Solicitor. You will be able to discuss your matter and receive full legal advice. Then receive a follow letter detailing the advice and next steps. In this meeting the Solicitor will be able to give an estimate on the cost to conclude your matter.

The price for this is £240 including VAT.

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