When you instruct a family law barrister through Barrister Connect, you gain access to specialist legal advice, robust courtroom representation, and expert document drafting: all without the additional cost of a solicitor acting as an intermediary.
Our barristers have years of experience across the full spectrum of private and public family law proceedings. Whether you are facing a complex custody dispute or navigating the financial side of a divorce, we can connect you with the right specialist.
You will always receive a clear, itemised quote before any work begins. There are no hidden costs and no obligation to proceed after receiving your quote. Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and the experience of the barrister selected.
A one-to-one conference with a specialist family law barrister. Clear, practical advice about your situation, your options, and the likely outcome of any proceedings.
Starting fromPreparation of court documents, witness statements, position statements, consent orders, and other correspondence. Drafted to the required court standard.
Starting fromFull advocacy at your family court hearing, including interim hearings, financial remedy hearings, child arrangement hearings, and final hearings.
Starting fromFor a full breakdown of fees, visit our barrister fees page. Barrister Connect does not accept legal aid-funded cases and does not operate on a no-win-no-fee basis.
Direct access is an arrangement that allows members of the public to instruct a barrister directly, without needing a solicitor to act as an intermediary. A direct access family barrister can advise you on your legal position, represent you at a court hearing, and draft documents on your behalf. You can find out more about how direct access works on our how it works page.
Yes. Under the direct access scheme you can instruct a family law barrister without a solicitor. The barrister handles legal advice, document drafting, and court advocacy. You take responsibility for certain administrative steps such as filing documents with the court. If a solicitor is needed at any stage, that can still be arranged alongside your direct access instruction.
Costs vary depending on the nature and complexity of your case. Expert legal advice starts from £250 plus VAT. Document drafting starts from £300 plus VAT. Court representation starts from £850 plus VAT. You will always receive a clear, itemised quote before any work begins, and there is no charge to submit an initial enquiry.
No. Many people instruct a barrister for early advice, document drafting, or help preparing for negotiations, without being involved in court proceedings at all. In some cases, getting advice at the right stage can help resolve matters before court action becomes necessary.
Our family law barristers assist with a wide range of proceedings, including:
Solicitors typically manage all aspects of a case including correspondence and administration. Direct access barristers focus on specialist legal advice, document drafting, and court advocacy. Under direct access, you work directly with the barrister, which can offer greater transparency, flexibility, and often a lower overall cost.
Yes. A direct access family law barrister can represent you at all types of family court hearings, including interim hearings, final hearings, financial remedy hearings, and urgent applications. If you are representing yourself as a litigant in person, a barrister can be instructed specifically to handle advocacy at your hearing.
Yes. Many litigants in person instruct a barrister for legal advice, document drafting, or court representation, while remaining in overall control of their case. This allows you to access specialist legal expertise without committing to full ongoing representation.
Our team will match you with the right family law barrister for your case. There is no charge to make an enquiry.
Get a free quote 01823 589 333We are committed to giving every client access to specialist legal expertise at a price they can plan for.
Coming directly to us removes the layer of cost normally associated with using a solicitor as an intermediary, making specialist legal representation more accessible.
Our barristers are specialists in family law. You will always receive straightforward, professional advice from someone with real experience of the proceedings you are facing.
Our quotes are clear and itemised, with no hidden costs. We are happy to work with you on the scope of instruction to help you stay within your budget.
We handle the matching and administration so you can focus on your case. Our team explains everything clearly and keeps you informed at every stage.
With over 150 barristers on our panel, we can match you with someone who has specific experience in your type of case, whether that is a financial remedy, a child arrangements dispute, or an urgent protective order.
We match you with the right barrister quickly. Our team handles the process so that your case is being dealt with efficiently while you focus on what matters.
Submit your details and our team will come back to you with a clear, fixed-fee quote for the help you need. There is no charge to enquire and no obligation to proceed.
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