Hire a Direct Access Family Barrister.
Within 24 hours.
Family Court is one of the hardest things you'll go through. We will establish whether Direct Access is right for you, find you a Barrister at a price you can manage, and give you a fixed fee in writing before you commit.
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Three steps from enquiry to representation.
A short form, a conversation with Joe, then a fixed fee in writing before you commit.
Every family law enquiry comes to me first.
I read every enquiry that comes through this page personally. Then I call you back with a considered view: whether Direct Access is right for your matter, which Barrister is the right fit, and a fixed fee in writing. No call centre, no junior intake team. Direct Access isn't right for every matter, and if it is not suitable for you, I will tell you on that first call and point you somewhere that can help.
From the first phone conversation where your calm voice, well, calmed me down, I knew everything was going to be alright. I am really glad you were there with me today, I really appreciate how you dealt with things and resolved things without the need for a full hearing. I would definitely recommend you!
The traditional route versus instructing directly.
Same Barrister, same qualifications, same regulation. The only thing missing is a layer you might not need.
I was hesitant to go to a direct Barrister again after being burned. But the best money I ever spent is hiring Aryan, he is direct, tells it how it is but yet calming and assuring. He has gone above and beyond in my case. If I had friends who needed a family Barrister I'd instantly recommend Aryan.
Pay your Barrister in 3 interest-free instalments. With Klarna.
Legal fees shouldn't depend on whether you can pay everything up front. We're the only direct-access platform in England & Wales offering Klarna at checkout, so you can instruct a specialist when you need one, not when you can afford the lump sum.
- No interest. No fees.Pay the same total whether you pay up front or split it.
- Soft credit check onlyDoesn't affect your credit score. Eligibility confirmed in seconds at checkout.
- Available on every fixed-fee serviceFrom a £500 initial advice consultation through to full hearing representation.
I instructed Samantha with less than 2 weeks till the hearing on a case that has been going on for more than 5 years. I was impressed by Samantha's professionalism and attention to detail. Samantha was able to secure victory on a case that felt hopeless on paper. Highly recommend.
Your private case portal.
Once you instruct, you get a private portal that tracks every date, document, message, and deadline in one place. Built specifically for family law. Designed to make sure nothing slips through the cracks when it matters most.
- Court dates and deadlines, automated
- Direct messaging with your Barrister
- Bank-grade encryption, GDPR compliant
What we handle in family law.
What's brought you here? Pick the closest match and we'll start from there. If none of these is quite right, the form covers other family matters too.
I was put in the very capable and experienced hands of Samantha Phumaphi, a Barrister who steered me through a very difficult time with patience and understanding, securing a very welcome outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone going through a horrendous family situation.
Arlene represented me in my divorce proceedings. In this short time of representation, Arlene provided clarity and the utmost professionalism. I have seldom seen such a committed and dedicated person to a task. Arlene's eye for detail and determination to succeed in my case was truly remarkable.
I instructed Sarah and wow she went above and beyond for me, anything I was unsure of she reassured me and explained everything crossed that every 'T' dotted every 'I'.
Time matters in family law. The sooner you tell us what's happening, the sooner we can help.
Get your free fixed-fee quoteWhat people ask before they get in touch.
Direct questions, direct answers.
Still have questions? Call 0800 302 9921 or get your free fixed-fee quote and we'll go through them, no pressure, no obligation.
Have a family matter you need handled properly?
Tell us what's happening. If Direct Access fits, you'll have a specialist Barrister identified and a fixed fee in writing within 24 hours. If it doesn't, we'll tell you what the better route is.