southgate solicitors

01/09/2026

Our end of summer triple birthday celebrations for our legal assistant Louisa, paralegal Aya and associate solicitor Ceylan! 😀

Happy birthdays to you all! 🎉

18/08/2026

A man can raise a child, be named on the birth certificate, and believe he is the father, but the law may not recognise automatic parental responsibility if he is not the biological parent.
https://southgate.co.uk/court-clarifies-parental-responsibility-for-fathers-named-on-birth-certificates

11/08/2026

A five-year attempt to restore father-daughter contact has ended after the Family Court ruled that forcing contact would likely cause more harm than good.
https://southgate.co.uk/court-ends-fathers-fight-for-contact-with-daughter-who-refused-to-see-him

07/08/2026

Property, pensions, savings and maintenance can all be decided through financial remedy proceedings.
See how the process works: https://southgate.co.uk/what-are-financial-remedy-proceedings-in-the-uk

Welcome to southgate solicitors, your trusted family law expert firm dedicated to providing expert legal services tailored to your needs. From divorce and child custody to domestic abuse and financial matters, our experienced solicitors offer compassionate support and comprehensive assistance.

06/08/2026

Think your finances are settled because the divorce is final? They may not be.
Find out how to protect yourself from future claims: https://southgate.co.uk/can-my-ex-claim-money-years-after-divorce

05/08/2026

Are your financial ties really over after divorce? Not always.
Find out how a clean break order can protect both parties: https://southgate.co.uk/what-is-a-clean-break-order-and-why-is-it-important

05/08/2026

Two years ago, Aleeza joined us as a paralegal. Since then she's moved up to become a trainee solicitor - and honestly, watching that transition has been one of the quiet highlights of our recent years at southgate solicitors 🎉

She described the jump from paralegal to trainee as still feeling surreal. From where I'm sitting, it makes complete sense. She's worked for it, and she's earned it 🙌🏻

What I appreciate most about Aleeza is that she got what southgate solicitors is about from the very beginning - the culture, the people, the way we do things differently. Not everyone does. She did, and she leaned into it.

Two years in, she's part of the fabric of this team. We're proud of the work she has done and continues doing, and we're glad she's doing it here 🔥

Here's what she has to say about her time so far:

"Wow...two years at southgate solicitors have flown by!

As always, I'm incredibly grateful to be here and for the progress I've made. Going from paralegal to trainee solicitor still feels surreal.

The southgate team have become like a second family to me. It's probably the least conventional and most relaxed law firm anyone will ever work at, and I love it!

A special shout-out to Hasan for the endless generosity and all the little things he does that keep me going. Although... I can't entirely thank him for all the lunches as they've definitely contributed to me gaining a few pounds!

Jokes aside, I genuinely love working here and can't wait to see what the future holds at southgate solicitors. Here's to many more years of learning, growing, and making memories with such an amazing team." 💙

04/08/2026

Waiting for probate can make an already difficult time even harder. Our latest article explains common causes of delay and how to reduce them.
https://southgate.co.uk/probate-delays-remain-a-concern-planning-ahead-can-help-avoid-problems

31/07/2026

Divorce settlements are based on fairness, not punishment. But in some cases, serious misconduct can affect the outcome.
Read more: https://southgate.co.uk/can-bad-behaviour-affect-a-divorce-settlement-in-the-uk

30/07/2026

Dishonest financial disclosure can seriously affect a divorce settlement.
Find out how hidden income, assets and maintenance disputes are handled: https://southgate.co.uk/husband-lied-in-divorce-proceedings-court-orders-monthly-payments

Welcome to southgate solicitors, your trusted family law expert firm dedicated to providing expert legal services tailored to your needs. From divorce and child custody to domestic abuse and financial matters, our experienced solicitors offer compassionate support and comprehensive assistance.