Good Divorce Week: How Hughes Paddison Puts Families First

Relationships, divorce, separation and family matters are often highly emotional, and disputes can escalate quickly. At Hughes Paddison, our experienced Family Law team helps clients navigate these challenges with clarity, care and professionalism.

We are proud to have the largest family law team in Gloucestershire, with sixteen dedicated professionals who have accumulated over 120 years of experience covering every aspect of family law. Under the leadership of Senior Equity Directors Jennifer Allen and Jane Brothwood, our Family Team combine ability with an empathetic approach, ensuring our clients are supported through every stage of a separation or divorce.

Resolution Membership: Our Commitment to Constructive Practice

Four members of our team are proud Resolution members, including:

• Jane Brothwood – Senior Equity Director
• Jennifer Allen – Senior Equity Director
• Julie Bennett – Director
• Marcus Crawley – Associate

Resolution is a national community of family justice professionals committed to constructive, non-confrontational approaches. All members follow a strict Code of Practice, which guides their day-to-day work and ensures that the needs of the whole family are considered.

Being a Resolution member means we:

• Reduce or manage conflict and confrontation, avoiding inflammatory language.
• Support and encourage families to put the best interests of any children first.
• Act with honesty, integrity and objectivity.
• Help clients understand the potential long-term financial and emotional consequences of decisions.
• Listen and treat everyone with respect and without judgment.
• Use our knowledge and experience to guide clients through their options.
• Continually develop our skills and apply the Resolution Guides to Good Practice

Even for team members who are not full Resolution members, this approach underpins how we work, ensuring all clients receive help from a supportive and fair process.

The Breadth of Our Expertise

Our Family Law team covers:

• Divorce and separation.
• Financial claims, including pensions and businesses.
• Protection of assets on separation
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Matters relating to children, including advising parents, grandparents and others with Parental Responsibility
• Domestic abuse and protective orders

Hughes Paddison can also help with all related matters. Our Private Client team can help with updating Wills, our Property team with transferring property, and our Corporate and Commercial team can advise on restructuring family businesses.

Supporting Clients Every Step of the Way

We know that when a relationship breaks down, particularly with children involved, it can be stressful and upsetting. Our team provides clear, unbiased advice, keeping clients informed at every stage. Our goal is to achieve practical, fair solutions while minimising trauma. Here, Jennifer Allen sums up our Family Team’s approach,
 

“Family disputes are never easy. Our team focuses on constructive, practical solutions that put the needs of the children first, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence for the benefit of their children and family.”
— Jennifer Allen, Senior Equity Director

We offer a free 30-minute introductory appointment for new clients, giving you the opportunity to discuss your situation and understand your options.

With Hughes Paddison, you can be assured of professional, empathetic, and Resolution-focused support – helping you navigate family issues with confidence and clarity.