Family & Marital Law Solicitor in London
Family law matters are among the most personally demanding that anyone faces. Whether you are going through a divorce, trying to reach a fair financial settlement, or working through arrangements for your children, the decisions made now will shape your life and theirs for years to come.
Marsl Sharifi offers family law advice to individuals in London and across England and Wales. His approach is calm, clear, and practical — focused on helping you understand your options, protecting your interests, and reaching sensible outcomes without unnecessary conflict.
Family law is a secondary practice area for Marsl alongside his primary immigration work, which means he is selective about the clients he takes on — but where he does take on a family law matter, you receive the same personal, direct approach that defines his practice: Marsl handles your case himself.
Marsl's starting point is always to explore whether agreement — ideally through negotiation or mediation — can be reached without the cost and stress of contested proceedings. Where that is not possible, he will represent your interests firmly through the courts. He is honest about costs and realistic about outcomes. He will not encourage litigation where it is unlikely to improve your position, and he will tell you when a proposed settlement is fair even if you feel aggrieved.
Our family law services
Divorce
Calm, personal guidance through the no-fault divorce process — from application to Final Order, with connected financial settlement advice.
Financial Settlement
Expert advice on dividing property, savings, pensions, and debts after separation — and drafting binding consent orders.
Child Arrangements
Child-focused advice on where children live and how they spend time with each parent — from negotiated agreements to contested court proceedings.
Family law — common questions
Quick answers to questions clients often ask before getting started.
Do I need a solicitor for a divorce?Show answer
You are not legally required to instruct a solicitor, but having one ensures the paperwork is filed correctly, your rights are protected, and any financial matters are properly dealt with. Mistakes in divorce proceedings can be costly and difficult to rectify.
What is the difference between a divorce and a separation?Show answer
A divorce legally ends a marriage. A legal separation (formal separation agreement) does not end the marriage but can regulate financial and other arrangements between spouses who are living apart.
How long does a divorce take in England and Wales?Show answer
Under the current no-fault divorce process, the minimum timeframe is approximately six months from application to the Final Order, though this depends on how promptly both parties engage.
Can I sort out finances and children at the same time as the divorce?Show answer
Yes, and in practice the financial and child arrangements are usually dealt with in parallel with or following the divorce proceedings.
Do you handle matters outside London?Show answer
Family law in England and Wales is a single jurisdiction. Marsl can advise and act for clients across England and Wales, though his primary base is London.
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