Top divorce lawyers serving Chesterfield ======================================== Vardags is a top divorce and family law firm working exclusively on high value cases, serving clients in Chesterfield and across [Derbyshire](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derbyshire). Our President Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as "[Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag)" and the "Diva of Divorce". We specialise in large and complex divorce cases. These often feature private companies, property empires, trusts, and international/hidden assets. We also serve the surrounding areas, including [Sheffield](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sheffield), [Mansfield](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mansfield) and [Sutton-in-Ashfield](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sutton-in-ashfield). ![Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/images/staff/ayesha-vardag.jpg)Ayesha Vardag Founder & President "Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer" "Diva of Divorce For The Super Rich" "Rolls Royce service from start to finish" [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact/consultation) 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. Request discreet follow-up We aim to get back to you within 10 minutes. Please tick this box if you are also happy to be contacted by **WhatsApp** What our top divorce lawyers and family law solicitors serving Chesterfield can offer you ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vardags' team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Chesterfield. 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 Chesterfield specialise in: - Handling complex [high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth divorces](https://vardags.com/law-guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-high-net-worth-and-ultra-high-net-worth-divorces) that involve substantial financial settlements. - Managing sensitive divorce cases, including those involving [celebrities](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/celebrities-divorce), [sportspeople](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/divorce-lawyers-footballers-sportspeople), [royalty](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/divorce-lawyers-royalty-aristocracy), [entrepreneurs](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/entrepreneurs-divorce), and [business executives](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/entrepreneurs-divorce). - Resolving disputes over the custody and residence of [children](https://vardags.com/guide/children). - [Pre-nuptial agreements](https://vardags.com/law-guide/basic-principles/prenuptial-agreements) to safeguard your financial future and protecting your assets during a divorce. - Conducting [forensic financial investigations](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/katharine-danby), tracing hidden assets and providing accurate spousal valuations. - Dissolving [civil partnerships](https://vardags.com/law-guide/basic-principles/guide-to-civil-partnerships). - Preserving the [reputation and privacy](https://vardags.com/guide/reputation-and-privacy) of our clients throughout the divorce process and beyond. - Advising on [property law](https://vardags.com/services/property), assisting our clients with the purchase, sale, and mortgaging of luxury homes in Chesterfield. 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, don't delay. [Contact Vardags](https://vardags.com/contact) before your spouse does. VARDAGS Chesterfield -------------------- Tel: [020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390) WhatsApp: 07385025158 YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT: Chesterfield County Court County Court and Family Court hearing centre Tapton Lane Chesterfield S41 7TW 01332 362000 [Open in maps ](https://goo.gl/maps/oPCekz23svPJhXn59) ### DIRECTIONS Chesterfield County Court is located next to the A61, in the city centre. If you are driving to the court along the A61, turn into Brewery Street and onto Durrant Road where you will find Durrant Road car park which is two minutes from the court. If arriving by rail, the court is 0.2 miles from the court. ### MEET OUR Chesterfield TEAM ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President Serves clients in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas "AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN'S 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... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/ayesha-vardag "SELECT") ### [Gareth Curtis](https://vardags.com/solicitors/gareth-curtis "Gareth Curtis") Partner - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas "GARETH CURTIS HAS AN EXCELLENT CLIENT MANNER COMBINED WITH AN INCISIVE INTELLIGENCE. HE IS..." Legal 500 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... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/gareth-curtis) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/gareth-curtis "SELECT") ### [Lucy Bolton](https://vardags.com/solicitors/lucy-bolton "Lucy Bolton") Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas "LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL" Legal 500 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... 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Legal 500 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,... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/hannah-best) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/hannah-best "SELECT") Other members of our team that may be involved in your case ----------------------------------------------------------- ### [Katharine Danby](https://vardags.com/solicitors/katharine-danby "Katharine Danby") Partner — Head of Financial Forensics Serves clients in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas "KATHARINE ACTED AS AN INVALUABLE BROKER BETWEEN ME AND MY LAWYER, HELPING TO CUT THROUGH ANY JARGON..." Client 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... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/katharine-danby) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/katharine-danby "SELECT") ### [Caroline Graham](https://vardags.com/solicitors/caroline-graham "Caroline Graham") Corporate Consultant Serves clients in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas "SIMPLY THE BEST" Legal 500 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... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/caroline-graham) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/caroline-graham "SELECT") What our clients say -------------------- Knowledgeable, respectful and empathetic service and team. Michelle Ravden I could write an essay on these amazing people, but I would simply say, if someone is taking undue advantage of you and trying to destroy your life, look no further. Rahul Verma I would, without hesitation, recommend Vardags if you want a highly professional and compassionate legal team to get you to the outcome you desire. J Rourke They have definitely lived up to their name of being a top divorce and family law firm. S. Gasparini When choosing a Solicitor it was a very nervous and challenging time in my life however with Amie I hit the JACKPOT!! her work ethic and her keen eye for detail is second to none, the hours she must put in is unbelievable and her... knowledge about the law and how she really gets to know you and your case and what is needed is amazing. Matt Ballard Vardags provided excellent support to my case, which had a complicated international, cross-jurisdiction component. Within the team, Maria Fiorito was also excellent and very supportive, and was able to effectively liaise with... the Italian team of lawyers. I would recommend both Vardags and Maria Fiorito for your case. BR Brunello Rosa Related News ------------ [Transcript: Emma Gill discusses Covid custody battles on The Andrew Pierce Show](https://vardags.com/family-law/transcript-emma-gill-discusses-covid-custody-battles-andrew-pierce "Transcript: Emma Gill discusses Covid custody battles on The Andrew Pierce Show") [Emma Gill discusses whether divorces can ever be amicable on BBC WM](https://vardags.com/posts/emma-gill-discusses-amicable-divorces-on-bbc-wm "Emma Gill discusses whether divorces can ever be amicable on BBC WM") [Emma Gill explores the creative ways divorcing couples are getting in touch](https://vardags.com/posts/emma-gill-explores-the-creative-ways-divorcing-couples-are-getting-in-touch "Emma Gill explores the creative ways divorcing couples are getting in touch") [Property and divorce: Emma Gill speaks to the World at One](https://vardags.com/posts/property-and-divorce-emma-gill-speaks-to-the-world-at-one "Property and divorce: Emma Gill speaks to the World at One") [Emma Gill joins BBC Breakfast sofas to discuss divorce law](https://vardags.com/posts/emma-gill-bbc-breakfast-divorce "Emma Gill joins BBC Breakfast sofas to discuss divorce law") WE ARE READY TO HELP -------------------- 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 [ Telephone 020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390 "Call") Phone lines are open 24 hours WhatsApp 07385025158 Scan QR to open WhatsApp Alternatively, Family Law Fact: The Ultimate Guide to 'Special Contributions' in Divorce ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Beating the normal 50:50 split Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, often accompanied by numerous financial concerns. When deciding on how to approach the question of splitting assets, the Courts starting point under English law is that the assets are split evenly between the parties the infamous 50:50 split. However, there are various factors and arguments that can be brought before the Court that can tip the scales in favour of one party and depart from this split. Vardags specialist family law team are highly-skilled and experienced in successfully arguing such points in front of judges in the Supreme Court and below. #### **How are assets divided upon divorce?** **How are assets divided upon divorce?** The Court is responsible for determining a fair division of matrimonial assets and has a wide discretion in making such a determination meaning it is vital in such cases to instruct experienced and expert lawyers, especially where there is no agreement between the parties. In order to be able to determine a fair division, the Court takes into account multiple factors when approaching financial remedy proceedings. 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