Divorce & Family Law Solicitors in Wigston

If your relationship is breaking down, the decisions ahead can feel overwhelming, and you do not have to make them on your own. Belderbos Solicitors is a specialist family-law-only firm serving Wigston and the surrounding Leicestershire area, advising on divorce and separation, children matters, financial settlements and domestic abuse.

We are not a general high-street practice that does a bit of everything. Family law is all we do, and we bring that focus to every client in Wigston Magna, South Wigston, Wigston Fields and the wider Borough of Oadby and Wigston.

Wherever you are right now, whether certain about a divorce, still weighing things up, or simply wanting to understand where you stand, our solicitors will give you calm, practical direction. We start with a free, no-obligation discovery call so you can talk things through with a specialist before deciding anything. From our Leicester office, just a few miles north, we are easy to reach from Wigston by car, bus or train.

Why choose Belderbos for family law in Wigston?

Choosing the right solicitor matters when family and finances are at stake. Here is what sets our team apart for clients in Wigston:

Family law is all we do. We are a specialist family-law-only firm, not a general practice juggling conveyancing, wills and commercial work alongside divorce. That focus means deeper expertise and undivided attention on your case.
Resolution-accredited. Our solicitors are members of Resolution and hold its accreditations, including Specialist, Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator. We follow Resolution's code of practice, working constructively to reduce conflict rather than inflame it.
Resolution-first, out of court where possible. We aim to settle matters through agreement: mediation, collaborative law, family arbitration and lawyer-led negotiation, keeping you out of court wherever it is sensible to do so, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when your interests require it.
Empathetic and child-focused. We know a separation affects the whole family. Our advice is human, jargon-free and centred on your future and, where children are involved, on their welfare.
A free, no-obligation discovery call. Before you commit to anything, we offer a free initial discovery call to understand your situation and explain your options clearly.
Two local offices, transparent costs. With offices in Leicester and Oakham, and pricing discussed openly at your free discovery call, you will always know where you stand.

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

Our Wigston team

Belderbos runs one experienced family law team across both offices, so Wigston clients have the firm's full expertise behind them. For most people in Wigston, our Leicester office on Market Street is the nearest, with the Oakham office also available.

James Belderbos – Director and Founder. A collaboratively trained family lawyer with broad experience across the full range of family matters, James founded the firm with a clear purpose: specialist, family-only advice that keeps the family's future at the centre of every decision.
Sophie Ball – Family Law Solicitor. Sophie advises across the full range of family matters, from divorce and financial settlements to arrangements for children, with a focus on reducing conflict and finding constructive resolutions.
Nick Robertshaw – Family Law Solicitor. Resolution-accredited and known for clear, straightforward advice, Nick brings extensive experience and a steady, reassuring approach to even the most difficult cases.
Emma Potter – Family Law Solicitor. Emma works with clients on divorce, separation and children matters with a client-focused, supportive approach and genuine care for the people behind each case.

You will deal with a named solicitor who knows your case throughout. 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 Wigston

We advise Wigston clients across the full spectrum of family law. Whatever your situation, there is a clear next step and a specialist to guide you through it.

Divorce and separation

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

Children matters

Sorting out where children live and how they spend time with each parent, including Child Arrangements Orders and relocation. See our children and child arrangements service.

Financial settlements

Dividing property, pensions, savings and other assets fairly, and securing a binding consent order. Read about financial settlements.

Domestic abuse

Urgent protective measures including non-molestation orders and occupation orders, handled sensitively and quickly. Find out about domestic abuse.

Nuptial agreements

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements to set out how assets would be dealt with. See nuptial agreements.

Cohabitation and separation

Advice and agreements for unmarried couples, who do not have the same automatic legal protections as married couples. See cohabitation and separation.

Out-of-court solutions

Where it suits your circumstances, we resolve matters away from court through mediation, collaborative law, family arbitration and lawyer-led negotiation. See our full range of out-of-court solutions.

Court proceedings

When agreement is not possible, we represent you firmly and clearly through court proceedings.

Serving Wigston, Leicestershire and the surrounding areas

Wigston, also known as Wigston Magna, sits a few miles south of Leicester and is the largest town in the Borough of Oadby and Wigston. We are proud to support families across the town and the surrounding area.

From our Leicester office we regularly act for clients throughout the area, including South Wigston and Wigston Fields, Oadby, Glen Parva and Blaby, Countesthorpe and Kilby, and Aylestone and the southern edge of Leicester.

For most Wigston clients the Leicester office on Market Street is the closest, and our Oakham office in Rutland is also available if it is more convenient for you. You will find full details for both, plus all the ways to get in touch, on our contact page. Distance is rarely a barrier in any case: many clients are happy to handle matters by phone and video, with face-to-face appointments arranged when they help.

Local resources in Wigston

Alongside specialist legal advice, it can help to know where to turn locally:

Leicester County Court and Family Court is the family court that serves the Wigston area, dealing with contested children and financial matters when a case needs a judge. While most divorce applications are now made online through the national digital service, you can find the court's details on the UK court finder.
Citizens Advice Leicestershire provides free, confidential general guidance on issues that often arise during a separation, including benefits, housing and debt, and can help you understand your wider options before or alongside taking legal advice.

These services are a useful starting point, but for advice specific to your family and your circumstances, speaking to a specialist solicitor will give you the clearest picture.

How to reach our family solicitors in Wigston

Our nearest office to Wigston is in Leicester, at 38 Market Street, Leicester, LE1 6DP: right in the heart of the city, a short and easy trip from Wigston.

By car. The Leicester office is roughly three to four miles from Wigston, around 15 minutes by car outside peak times. The most direct route is north along the A5199 (Welford Road), or via the A50, into central Leicester. There is no dedicated office car park, but several city-centre car parks are within a short walk of Market Street.
By train. Wigston is one of the few towns in the area with its own rail link: South Wigston railway station sits on the Birmingham to Leicester CrossCountry line, with direct trains reaching Leicester station in around six minutes. From Leicester station the Market Street office is roughly a ten-minute walk.
By bus. Frequent Arriva services (including routes 47 and 48) run from Wigston and South Wigston along Welford Road into Leicester city centre, dropping you a short walk from the office.
Plan your journey. Whether you are driving, taking the train or catching the bus, a quick check on Google Maps or National Rail before you set off will give you live times for the day of your appointment.

Please note the Leicester office is by appointment only, so do get in touch to arrange a time before travelling.

Accessibility

We want meeting us to be straightforward for everyone. Our Leicester office is by appointment only and is not permanently staffed, while our Oakham office in Rutland is our main staffed location. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please let us know before your appointment and we will do everything we can to accommodate you, including arranging your discovery call or meeting by telephone or video where that is easier for you.

Frequently asked questions about family law in Wigston

Costs depend on the type of matter and how it is resolved: an amicable agreement reached through mediation will usually cost far less than a contested court case. We believe in transparency, so we will discuss likely costs openly with you at your free discovery call, with no obligation to go any further.

There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor for the divorce itself, and the no-fault process is designed to be straightforward. However, the finances connected to a divorce are not dealt with automatically, and getting the financial settlement and any arrangements for children right is where specialist advice really protects you, so most people benefit from a solicitor’s guidance, especially where property, pensions or children are involved.

Under the no-fault divorce law, there is a minimum timeframe of about 26 weeks. This includes a 20-week reflection period after the application before you can apply for the conditional order, then a further six weeks and one day before the final order. In practice many divorces take around seven to eight months, and longer if the finances take time to settle. We usually advise finalising the financial settlement before applying for the final order.

A Child Arrangements Order is the court order that sets out who a child lives with and how they spend time with each parent, replacing the older terms “custody” and “access”. The child’s welfare is always the court’s paramount concern. Many families in Wigston are able to agree arrangements without a court order at all, often with the help of mediation, and we will always look at the least adversarial route first.

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation discovery call so you can talk through your situation with a specialist and understand your options before deciding whether to take things further. It usually lasts up to 30 minutes and can be by phone or video, so there is no need to travel.

Mediation uses an independent, trained mediator to help you and your former partner reach your own agreement. It is typically quicker, less costly and far less stressful than litigation, and you stay in control of the outcome. Going to court means a judge makes the decision for you. A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is usually required before most family court applications, so mediation is often the first step in any event. We will help you choose the route that genuinely fits your circumstances.

Book your free discovery call

If you are facing a separation, a dispute about your children, or any other family law issue in Wigston, the hardest part is often simply making the first move. Our free discovery call is a relaxed, confidential conversation with no obligation, no commitment and no jargon: just clear guidance on where you stand and what your options are.

To book, call us on 01572 490660, email admin@belderbossolicitors.co.uk, or book online via our discovery call page. Whether you are in Wigston, South Wigston, Oadby or anywhere across the Borough of Oadby and Wigston, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.