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Our expertise and experience cover a wide range of legal concerns, including financial settlements, child custody, international divorce, domestic violence and abuse, nuptial and cohabitation agreements, inheritance, trusts and probate.We are best placed to help you navigate the complexities of your unique situation. We will provide clear advice and options so you can make an informed decision. This is why we are the premier family lawyer in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.Please see our service pages for further information on specific issues.
“I instructed Punam to make a financial relief application under Part III Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984. Punam is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. I would not hesitate to instruct her again on any legal matter. Thank you for all your support.”
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This is what our clients say about us
Punam is an excellent family lawyer. She gives good sensible advice on divorce and child matters at what is often a particularly distressing time. I would not hesitate to recommend her for the most complex matters; her legal knowledge combined with her ability to see the bigger picture are invaluable.
Rob Alloway
I instructed Punam to make a financial relief application under Part III Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984. Punam is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. I would not hesitate to instruct her again on any legal matter. Thank you for all your support.
Aline Michele
Divorce is a very harrowing, stressful and personal event Punam was warm and approachable but super efficient and succinct with it. Genuinely staggered at how smooth a process she made it. I wholeheartedly recommend Punam after a very positive experience myself.
Sam Cowan
Punam is an experienced and tenacious lawyer offering warm, compassionate and intelligent advice on a wide variety of family matters. She has acted for us for over a decade both in the city and in her own practice on divorce proceedings and complex family and child matters. We would not hesitate to recommend her.
Sue Evans
Blanchards supported my difficult and complex legal proceedings. They navigated every detail with high competence and provided confidence and reassurance at every step. Was most grateful for the human touch of doing the right thing at all times, and for their comforting professionalism even when times were very tough. Fully recommend and thank you.
Steve James
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Please read our blogs on our work and practice. Like you, many client have come to us because the blogs are informative and designed to help you understand what you can do to resolve your situation.
Is a Civil Partnership Right for You?
Civil partnerships were introduced in 2005 for same‑sex couples, but since 2019 they’ve been open to everyone. Many people still assume they’re only for same‑sex partners. Yet the law now treats…
Pets on Divorce and Separation: Does UK Law Need to Change?
As Family Law currently stands, pets are considered as chattels. This means they are personal possessions, just like your car, a sofa or a watch. The English law is yet to recognise our pets as…
Divorce & Separation,Latest News
Artificial Intelligence in Family Law: A Helpful Tool- But Not a Substitute For Advice
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) predict what will happen to you on the breakdown of a marriage? With more people turning to AI tools for legal information, it is important to understand both the…
When does Complete Confidentiality & Privacy apply to Family Law Hearings? An Analysis of the (private) Financial Dispute Resolution hearing
If you are involved in family law proceedings, you can expect the process to remain private, and you have a right to expect that the documents you provide will be kept confidential.…
The Pension Sharing Order – A Cautionary Tale
The recent case of AP v TP (Pension Enforcement) [2025] demonstrates the need to ensure that even after the court have approved a financial consent order concerning pensions after divorce and have…
When Family Feuds Go Nuclear: Even a Beckham Has Legal Options
When family drama goes nuclear, even a Beckham might need the law on his side. If Brooklyn Beckham were in England and genuinely felt threatened, harassed, or controlled, he’d have more options than…
Divorce & Separation,Latest News
This Valentine’s Day, Protect More Than Your Heart: Common Law Marriage Myths You Shouldn’t Swipe Right On
Pop culture loves to play fast and loose with the law. Think about the iconic Legally Blonde scene, where Elle Woods invokes the idea of a ‘common law marriage’ to claim rights over a pet, with…
Relationship Break Down: The Emotional Impact on Parents and Children
The end of a relationship can bring intense emotional upheaval for everyone involved. This effect is not limited to the person who feels left behind. It can be just as profound for the person who…
FDR vs pFDR Hearings: Understanding the Differences and Benefits
What is an FDR hearing? A Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing is typically the second stage of the court’s financial remedy process. Its primary purpose is to create a meaningful opportunity…
Parental Alienation
Many parents feel frustrated with an estranged partner from time to time. The other parent may tell the child unpleasant stories about you, focus on your perceived faults, or encourage the…
Mediation & Collaborative Law,Latest News
How Parenting Plans Created in Mediation Actually Work in Real Life
When parents separate, one of the biggest worries is often the same: “But how will this actually work day to day for the children?” Parenting plans created in Mediation aren’t about rigid rules. In…
Mediation & Collaborative Law,Latest News
I’m Nervous About Mediation
It is natural to feel nervous about seeing your former partner in a joint mediation session. This is the case whether it is online or face to face. If there has been an abusive relationship,…
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