Family Law

Philip Barnsley – Partner and Head of Family Law at Higgs & Sons Solicitors.

I think that getting expert legal advice early on in family matters is absolutely essential. However, this advice also has to be realistic, practical and grounded in the economic realities of any given situation – and probably more so in light of Covid-19 than ever before.

I offer all of my contacts and clients time to discuss their situation, find out more about their goals and aims, and provide crucial information and guidance early on in their case.

I can help if:

• You are separating or divorcing and have questions about any element of the process, legal issues or strategic approach.

• You are struggling to spend time with your children as a result of a previous separation or divorce and want to understand your legal options and how best to approach this.

• You are paying maintenance to your former spouse and want to understand whether you are able to reduce or end this as a consequence of changing circumstances.

• You want to pass on wealth to future generations and are looking to protect this from being lost as a result of a subsequent divorce involving your children or grandchildren.

Bio:

Philip Barnsley is a qualified solicitor who has been over 20 years’ experience working solely in the field of family law at Higgs & Sons. He has been head of the family team at Higgs for over 10 years and has built a strong, innovative and successful team during that time. Philip has particular experience in advising directors and family members involved in owner managed businesses and small to medium enterprises in all aspects of family law issues. He is an active member of Resolution, the family justice organisation committed to dealing with cases in a constructive and non-confrontational way, for the benefit of the families involved.

Philip has previously been a member of the Birmingham Law Society Family Law Committee, and stood as the Chair of Resolution in the West Midlands between 2010 and 2013, after which he was elected to both the National and Executive Committees in 2014. During his term, he secured the National Conference for Birmingham in 2016 and was also instrumental in re-writing the Code of Practice for members. In addition, Philip wrote a White Paper on the future of Pre Nuptial Agreements in the UK following the Supreme Court decision in Radmacher in 2010.

Contact details:

Email : philip.barnsley@higgsandsons.co.uk

Website : www.higgsandsons.co.uk