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We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the familys 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.

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What our top divorce lawyers and family law solicitors serving Wycombe can offer you

Vardags team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Wycombe. We understand that navigating a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged period for you and your family. Our goal is to guide you through this process with compassion and expertise, securing the most favourable outcome for you.

Our award-winning family lawyers for Wycombe specialise in:

The importance of acting first

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, dont delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.

VARDAGS Wycombe

WhatsApp:  07385 025158
YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT:
High Wycombe County Court and Family Court
The Law Courts
Ground Floor
Easton Street
High Wycombe
HP11 1LR
0118 9801800

DIRECTIONS

High Wycombe County Court and Family Court is situated just off the A 40. If you are arriving by car, you will likely enter the city from the M40. Leave the motorway at junction 14 onto Marlow Hill and turn into Wycombe Swan car park which is a short walk from the court. Alternatively, if you are arriving by rail, the court is a short walk South from the station. 

MEET OUR Wycombe TEAM

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAINS TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.
The Telegraph
“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...

Simon McKirgan

Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
Simon McKirgan Senior Partner Divorce Lawyer Vardags
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD.
Legal 500
Simon McKirgan is Senior Partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, with experience in representing individuals or their spouses/partners from...

David Lister

Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family
David Lister
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE
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David is a Senior Partner at Vardags, and as of November 2025, is the Head of London Family. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession...

Robert Hines

Partner - Divorce & Family
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
ROB IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD LAWYER. HE HAS A HUGE BRAIN AND THUS WITH A MORE TECHNICAL CASE HE IS...
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Robert Hines is a Partner at Vardags, advising on all aspects of family law particularly cases involving contentious or strategic planning elements. Robert has...

Hannah Best

Associate
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
HANNAH IS A WONDERFUL RISING JUNIOR STAR WHO IS INCREDIBLY WELL-LIKED AND BOUND TO GO FAR.
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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,...

Lucy Bolton

Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family
Lucy Williams  Vardags Partner Divorce & Family
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL
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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...

Other members of our team that may be involved in your case

Alex McCready

Partner - Head of Reputation and Privacy
Alex McCready Vardags Partner Head of Reputation & Privaacy
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
ALEX IS THE DEFINITIVE REPUTATION AND PRIVACY LAWYER.
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Our Head of Reputation and Privacy, Alex McCready, can assist clients during their case where there are issues of reputation and privacy, particularly for high net worth or...

Katharine Danby

Partner — Head of Financial Forensics
Katherine Danby Vardags Partner Head of Financial Forensics
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
KATHARINE ACTED AS AN INVALUABLE BROKER BETWEEN ME AND MY LAWYER, HELPING TO CUT THROUGH ANY JARGON...
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In cases involving complicated financial structures and arrangements, our Head of Financial Forensics, Katharine Anderson, can offer support to the family law team on your...

Caroline Graham

Corporate Consultant
Caroline Graham Vardags Corporate Consultant
Wycombe Serves clients in Wycombe and the surrounding areas
CAROLINE TRAINED AS A SOLICITOR AT A TOP-TEN FIRM IN THE CITY AND JOINED VARDAGS IN 2020.
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If there is a business that is part of the marital assets under consideration, our Corporate Consultant, Caroline Graham, can provide assistance in relation to technical...
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Family Law Fact: First Directions Appointment (FDA)

What is the First Appointment?

The First Directions Appointment is commonly referred to as the First Appointment or FDA. This is the first hearing that takes place during the court financial proceedings part of a divorce. It constitutes a general house-keeping hearing to work out and agree the next steps required to prepare a case for financial settlement, with a timetable of deadlines for each step to be met.

As such, the hearing aims to put the parties in a position where they can confidently, in an informed manner, negotiate at the second hearing stage, by which point all issues, assets and liabilities should have been disclosed and identified. This second hearing is called the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing (FDR).

It is important to note here the courts duty, at every stage during proceedings, to consider whether alternative dispute resolution is more appropriate. Where deemed more appropriate, the court can adjourn proceedings, so that this avenue can be set up and explored.

Documentation required for the First Appointment

A number of documents are prepared separately by each party in advance of the First Appointment, referred to collectively as First Appointment Documents. These comprise of:

A Questionnaire

A few weeks before the First Appointment takes place, both parties file a Form E (a statement detailing their assets and income). The questionnaire is essentially a response to the disclosure received, whereby each party produces a list of questions, including any relevant requests for further information and/or documentation.

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