We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family’s net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost.
Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that our top divorce lawyers deliver the greatest outcome for you and your family. If you think you may need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.
Lincoln County Court is located within the centre of Lincoln on High St, close to the Brayford Pool. If you are planning on arriving by rail, Lincoln station is a 10-minute walk away from the courthouse. For those planning on driving, the closest parking can be found on Chaplin St.
We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000
In an increasingly cross-culturaland globalsociety, the complexities around divorce proceedings in England and Wales can be magnified. There are particular considerations around Islamic law and its intersection with the law of this country, surrounding both the recognition of these marriages under both English and Islamic law, with each having their own provisions for marriage and divorce.
Unlike ceremonies that conform to the Church of England, Judaism or Society of Friends, Islamic weddings performed in this country are not recognised here if there is not a separate civil ceremony. A2018 Independent reviewinto sharia lawhoweverfound that Muslim couples often fail to register their religious marriage. Normally the marriage involves the signing of the Nikah (a marriage contract). Without a civil wedding ceremony, the marriage is not recognised in this country and if the marriage breaks down, the couple will have limited options in relation to how the English courts can assist since it is regarded as a non-marriage. This will depend on whether there are:
Children (allowing for a claim under Schedule 1 of the Children Act)
Owned property (allowing for a claim uder the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996)
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“Britain's top divorce lawyer” Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to make prenuptial agreements legally enforceable in England and Wales.
The founder and President of Vardags, Ayesha specialises in high-net-worth divorce, often with an international or celebrity element. Ayesha, described as “The Diva of Divorce” (TIME Magazine), has a reputation for hard-hitting litigation, commercial savvy, fearlessness, and strategic intellectual vision. This, coupled with a no-nonsense style, and a passion for her cases informed by her own experience of divorce, has won her an ultra-high-net-worth, high-profile client base second to none, made up of clients who expect the very best.
Gareth Curtis is a Partner at Vardags, advising on the full spectrum of family law issues, with particular experience in financial remedy cases as well as financial claims made on behalf of children in Schedule 1 proceedings.
A Legal 500 Leading Partner with a “fine legal brain”, Gareth specialises in HNW and UHNW cases involving complex legal and financial issues, including businesses, trust arrangements and offshore structures. Gareth also has in-depth knowledge of:
- Freezing injunctions
- Maintenance pending suit actions
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
- Separation agreements
- Domestic abuse
Lucy is experienced in advising on all matters arising out of divorce and separation, and is experienced in the complex issues that arise with high net worth clients, with a particular focus on private children matters. She has built a reputation as a rising star, both within the firm and from peers in her field. Lucy is also heavily involved in the development of junior lawyers at the firm and is the Deputy Training Principal for the firm nationally.
Annemarie regularly acts for business men and women, high earning self-employed consultants, professionals, sports personalities and their families.
Annemarie’s particular specialism is in the resolution of financial matters on divorce, and the resolution of financial matters between unmarried couples and parents. Her cases typically include those with high-value and complex financial issues, including the valuation of business assets, property, pensions and trusts. Her experience includes advising on cases involving nuptial agreements and those with an international element.
Hannah is an Associate at Vardags. Although Hannah works on all aspects of family law, she has a particular interest in complex financial disputes, trusts, artwork, valuation disputes and pre and post-nuptial agreements. She is also a collaboratively trained lawyer, having completed the Collaborative Practice training programme with Resolution, a community of family professionals committed to helping families and individuals resolve issues constructively.







