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Weightmans

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands

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Our national team of family law solicitors are here to help you. Whether you need support with a family dispute or a complex divorce, we’ll look to resolve it sensitively, yet robustly, through constructive communication. Where appropriate and necessary we will advise you in litigation and will always help you to search for solutions which reduce conflict and costs.

Our experts are located in both England & Wales and Scotland. Scotland has a different set of legislative acts governing family law cases both in respect of divorce, cohabitation claims and children cases, and is governed by different procedures and rules.

Ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, our team stands out for excellence in family law. As accredited specialists with Resolution and the Law Society of Scotland, we are committed to resolving disputes with compassion and professionalism.

With extensive experience in handling complex cases, you can trust us to navigate even the most challenging legal matters with skill and precision.

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Family/Matrimonial - West Midlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Weightmans has an experienced team in Birmingham that handles complex financial and children-related disputes related to divorce and separation. The group is well placed to assist with international aspects of relationship breakdowns and knowledgeable with regard to cases involving trusts, family businesses and overseas assets. The members also demonstrate expertise in drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The team provides alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation and collaborative law proceedings.

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Strengths

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  • They are particularly good at always ensuring the client's interests are at the centre of all litigation decisions. They are also very good at working as a team with counsel.

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  • The lawyers at Weightmans are calm, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and friendly but professional at all times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tania Derrett-Smith
    Tania Derrett-Smith

    Tania Derrett-Smith

    Tania Derrett-Smith is well versed in both financial remedy proceedings and children matters. She frequently advises on cases that have complex cross-border aspects.

    • Tania isn't troubled by anything. She has been there and done that; she cuts through all the noise.

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    • She has a deep understanding of the law and combines this with sound practical advice to clients.

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    • Tania absolutely understood me and my expectations. She always guided me in the right direction for the situation.

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  • Rupa Parekh
    Rupa Parekh

    Rupa Parekh

    Rupa Parekh demonstrates strong family law expertise. She advises clients, including high net worth individuals, on financial remedies, nuptial agreements and child arrangements.

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