Divorce & Family Law Solicitors in Grantham

If you are looking for divorce and family law solicitors in Grantham, Belderbos Solicitors offers a specialist team that practises exclusively in family law. We can help people across Grantham, South Kesteven and the wider Lincolnshire area with divorce and separation, children matters, financial settlements and domestic abuse. Our nearest staffed office is in Oakham, around 21 miles from Grantham, with our Leicester office also available. Take the first step with a free, no-obligation discovery call before you commit to anything.

Family matters are rarely just legal problems. They are personal, often painful, and they affect the people you care about most. Our role is to give you clear, practical advice, take the pressure off where we can, and help you reach a settlement that protects your future and your children's wellbeing.

Why choose Belderbos for family law in Grantham?

Many Grantham and Lincolnshire firms handle family work alongside conveyancing, wills, personal injury and other matters. We are different. Family law is the only thing we do, and that focus is what we bring to people in Grantham.

• Family law is all we do. Every solicitor here works in divorce, children and finance matters day in, day out, so you benefit from genuine specialist knowledge rather than a generalist who covers family work occasionally.
• Resolution members. Our team includes solicitors with Resolution accreditations as Specialists, a Collaborative Family Lawyer and a Mediator. Resolution's code commits us to a constructive, non-confrontational approach that lowers conflict and cost.
• Resolution-first, out of court where possible. Court is sometimes necessary, but it is rarely the best first step. We look to settle matters through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or arbitration wherever that is right for you, keeping decisions in your hands rather than a judge's.
• Child-focused and empathetic. Where children are involved, their welfare guides everything we do. We give calm, honest advice and avoid escalating tension between parents.
• A nearby staffed office. Our Oakham office is fully staffed and around 21 miles from Grantham, so specialist help is within easy reach, and much of our work is also done by phone and video.
• A free discovery call. Before you commit to anything, you can speak to us at no cost and with no obligation to understand your options and what happens next.

Ready to talk it through? Book your free discovery call or call us on 01572 490660.

Our Grantham team

Belderbos runs a single family law team across both offices, so wherever you live around Grantham you have the whole team behind you. If you are based in Grantham, our Oakham office is the nearest staffed base.

• James Belderbos – Director and Founder. James founded Belderbos Solicitors with a straightforward aim: to give clients specialist family law advice without the impersonal service that can come from larger practices. He leads the firm's resolution-first, client-centred approach.
• Sophie Ball – Family Law Solicitor. Sophie is a family law specialist whose approach centres on reducing conflict and finding workable solutions for clients dealing with divorce, financial matters and arrangements for children.
• Emma Potter – Family Law Solicitor. Emma brings a careful, client-focused approach to cases involving divorce, financial matters and child arrangements, guiding clients clearly through each stage.

You can read more about our approach and values on our Why choose Belderbos page, or see what clients say about us on our testimonials page.

Our family law services in Grantham

Whatever has brought you here, we can help. Below is a summary of the family law services we provide to people in Grantham and the surrounding area.

Divorce and separation

We guide you through the no-fault divorce process from start to finish, explaining each stage and keeping things as straightforward and low-conflict as possible. Learn more about divorce and separation.

Children matters

From where your children live to how time is shared and how decisions about their upbringing are made, we help you reach child-focused arrangements and apply for Child Arrangements Orders where needed. See our children and child arrangements service.

Financial settlements

Dividing property, pensions, savings and other assets fairly is often the most important part of a separation. We advise on settlements and consent orders that reflect your needs and circumstances. See financial settlements.

Domestic abuse

If you or your children are at risk, we can act quickly to seek protective orders such as non-molestation and occupation orders. Find out about our domestic abuse support.

Nuptial agreements

Whether you are planning to marry or are already married, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can set out how assets would be handled if the relationship ends. Explore nuptial agreements.

Cohabitation and separation

Unmarried couples do not have the same automatic rights as married couples. We advise on cohabitation agreements and on resolving property and financial disputes when an unmarried relationship ends. See cohabitation and separation.

Out-of-court solutions

Most family disputes can be resolved without a contested court hearing. We offer a full range of out-of-court solutions, including family mediation, collaborative law, family arbitration and lawyer-led negotiation. See our out-of-court solutions overview.

Court proceedings

When agreement genuinely cannot be reached, we represent you firmly and clearly through court proceedings, while always looking for opportunities to settle.

Serving Grantham, South Kesteven and the surrounding areas

Belderbos is here for people right across Grantham and the wider South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire. As well as Grantham itself, we can assist people in Bourne, Stamford, Sleaford, Spalding, Market Deeping and the villages of the Vale of Belvoir and Kesteven countryside.

If you are in the Grantham area, our Oakham office is the nearest, sitting around 21 miles away on Church Street in the centre of Oakham. Our Leicester office is also available by appointment. We can also handle much of your matter by phone, email and video, so distance need never be a barrier.

Local resources in Grantham

Alongside the advice we provide, it can help to know where to turn locally.

• Nottingham County Court and Family Court. Grantham no longer has its own court. According to the GOV.UK court finder, Nottingham County Court and Family Court handles cases for the Grantham postcode area. You can confirm this and find contact details on the Nottingham County Court finder page. Lincoln County Court and Family Court may also handle certain matters; you can check on the Lincoln County Court finder page. We manage court paperwork and hearings on your behalf, so you rarely need to deal with the court directly.
• Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire. For free, independent guidance on benefits, debt, housing and related issues, Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire provides a local service in Grantham. They are a useful first port of call for practical, non-legal questions.

Please note that we are unable to offer legal aid.

How to reach our family solicitors in Grantham

Our nearest office to Grantham is in Oakham, around 21 miles away. Here is how to reach us from Grantham.

By car. The most direct drive from Grantham to Oakham runs south-west on the A607 towards Melton Mowbray, then joins the A606 for the final stretch into Oakham. Allow around 35 to 40 minutes. Our Oakham office is at 20A Church Street, with a pay-and-display car park opposite and further town-centre parking within easy walking distance.

By train. Grantham sits on the East Coast Main Line, while Oakham is on the Birmingham to Peterborough and Stansted line, so there is no direct rail link between the two towns. The most practical option is to drive or, for those who prefer not to drive, to arrange a remote appointment by phone or video.

By phone or video. Direct public transport between Grantham and Oakham is limited, so we can handle much of your matter remotely instead. Telephone and video appointments are just as effective as face-to-face meetings for advice, document review and most stages of a family law matter, and we are very happy to work this way if it suits you.

Plan your journey. You can plan your exact route to our Oakham office, by car or train, using the directions on our Oakham office page.

Accessibility

We want meeting us to be straightforward for everyone. Our Oakham office is our main staffed office, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our Leicester office is available by appointment and is not permanently staffed, so please arrange a time with us before visiting. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, or if a phone or video appointment would be easier than travelling to Oakham, please let us know when you book and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.

Frequently asked questions about family law in Grantham

How much does a family solicitor cost in Grantham?

Costs vary depending on the type of matter, its complexity and the approach taken, so there is no single figure that fits every case. We believe in being open about fees from the outset, and we will explain how our pricing works and give you a clear sense of likely costs during your free discovery call, before you commit to anything.

Do I need a solicitor for divorce?

You can apply for a no-fault divorce yourself, and the application itself is largely administrative. However, the divorce does not deal with money or children. Most people benefit from advice on a financial settlement and a consent order, and on arrangements for any children, where getting things right matters a great deal. We can take on as much or as little of this as you need.

Which family court deals with divorce and children cases for Grantham?

Grantham's own court has closed, so local family cases are dealt with elsewhere. According to the GOV.UK court finder, Nottingham County Court and Family Court handles cases for the Grantham postcode area, though it is worth confirming this for your specific postcode. We manage all court paperwork and any hearings on your behalf, so this is rarely something you need to deal with directly.

How long does a no-fault divorce take in the UK?

Since the no-fault rules came in, the minimum time from application to final order is around 26 weeks. This includes a 20-week reflection period before the conditional order and a further six weeks and one day before the final order. In practice many cases take around seven to eight months, and longer if finances are still being resolved, which we usually recommend settling before the final order is made.

What are Child Arrangements Orders?

A Child Arrangements Order is the court order that sets out who a child lives with and how they spend time with each parent. It has replaced the older terms "custody" and "access". The child's welfare is always the court's paramount concern. Wherever possible we help parents agree arrangements between themselves, often with the help of mediation, so that a contested court order is not needed.

Can I get a free consultation with a family solicitor in Grantham?

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation discovery call of up to around 30 minutes, by phone or video, so you can tell us what is happening and we can outline your options and next steps. It is a chance to see whether we are the right fit for you, with no pressure to go any further.

Book your free discovery call

If you are dealing with divorce, separation, children matters or any other family law issue in Grantham, we are here to help. Your free, no-obligation discovery call is a relaxed, confidential conversation with a specialist family solicitor about your situation and your options, with no pressure to take things further.

Call us on 01572 490660, email admin@belderbossolicitors.co.uk, or book your free discovery call online at a time that suits you. Whether you are in Grantham, Bourne, Sleaford or anywhere across South Kesteven, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.