Specialist Police Divorce Lawyers
Police Divorce and Family Law Specialists
The McAlister Family Law team has a long-standing history with, and unrivalled reputation for, acting in police divorce cases and has represented hundreds of police officers and personnel. Managing Partner Amanda McAlister was the very first family lawyer to recognise that there was a huge shortage of lawyers with expert knowledge on police divorce and pensions.
The McAlister Family Law team has worked with the police for more than 25 years, continuing to do valuable work for the police federations, police support groups, and charities.
McAlister Family Law is now the only niche child and family law firm offering services to police officers and personnel.
Fighting for Fairness in All That We Do
Our years of experience have taught us that police officers can often get a raw deal unless specialist advice is taken. We often hear other professionals talk about the police’s “golden handshake” referring to a commutation on retirement.
What they fail to understand is that in police pension schemes, considerable contributions are deducted from the police officer’s salary.
Providing the Very Best Legal Expertise
Many firms describe themselves as police family law specialists, but few have the combined experience of the experts at McAlister Family Law.
Our team comprises solicitors who are on prestigious panels such as the Law Society Advance Children and Family Law panel, as well as having several accreditations in more specialist areas.
We have breadth and depth in advising on pensions and divorce and challenging the decisions of the child maintenance service.
Judicial separation is never easy, but our team has the knowledge needed to offer financial advice when managing pensions on divorce, pension sharing orders, agreeing to childcare arrangements, and more.
Making Our Clients and Children at the Centre of What We Do
We are results-driven and deliver on our promises. We know that shift patterns, work demands, and the general pressure of the job can take their toll. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Your case will be handled by a qualified solicitor who is a police family law expert and understands the unique proceedings for divorce within the police force.
Our specialist team of solicitors is available at all times and we will use the form of communication that is most convenient for you:
- Face-to-face
- Skype calls
- Facetime
Police Divorce and Separation Experts
It is paramount that following a separation early advice is sought as obtaining the best result for you could be time-critical. In addition to our general services, the McAlister Family Law team has specific expertise in:
Advising as to the Options in Relation to Police Pensions and Divorce
How your pension benefits are to be treated following a separation or divorce will depend on the value of the other assets that you own and the length of the marriage.
Whilst this can be a highly complicated area of the law our team are the most experienced police divorce lawyers in the UK and will provide the best-in-class advice as to the right strategy required to deliver the result that you are seeking with a public sector pension scheme.
Advising How Pre- and Post-Pension Accrual Will Be Considered Following a Divorce
If you were paying into your police pension before marriage or following separation then it may be possible for us to argue that this pension accrual should be kept out of the financial settlement, and therefore be exempt from pension sharing.
Our team the most experienced specialist family lawyers in the UK when it comes to police pension rights and will provide expert advice as to the right strategy required to deliver the result that you are seeking.
Police Child Law Experts
Agreeing on child contact following a divorce or separation can prove challenging in the simplest of cases however, a police officer’s requirement to work shifts can often be used as a barrier to contact by a hostile parent.
In addition to our general services, our specialist police child law team have specific expertise in:
Agreeing on a Shared Care Arrangement Where One or Both Police Officers Work Shifts
Working shifts should not be a bar to a child enjoying shared care with both parents. In fact, many shift patterns facilitate contact allowing parents to be involved in school pickups/drop-offs and also care during school holidays.
Our team of expert child law lawyers can assist in negotiating a plan that works for your child/children enabling them to have a full relationship with both parents.
Advising on How Domestic Violence Threats or Incidents Can Impact Child Contact
We often come across cases where there has been an allegation of domestic violence, and this is being used to prevent contact with a child. When allegations are made against a police officer this can have serious repercussions not only on child arrangements but also on work.
Our team of police child law experts deals with such cases on a regular basis and will advise on the right strategy to move forward to a brighter outcome.
Get in Touch with Our Expert Lawyers in Police Divorce
If you’re unsure where to begin with your divorce proceedings, we can help. Our experts have years of experience in police divorce so no matter what your situation is, our team is here to help.
To speak with one of our lawyers, call us on 0333 202 6433 or email us at [email protected].
