Every family is unique

Experts in tailoring advice for your family

Our ethos – every family is different.  Every client is a person not a file.  You will have access to over 25 years of experience in family law to achieve the best outcome for you and your family. We have access to experts to help you financially and emotionally and Amanda is a member of Resolution. We work as a team with you to reach your goals.  We offer a reduced rate first meeting.

  • Divorce
  • Judicial separation
  • Separation agreements
  • Financial disputes arising out of divorce – maintenance orders, lump sum orders, property orders, pension orders, including claims involving intervenors.
  • Pre-nuptial agreements
  • Obtaining permission to move address with a child, including taking a child out of England and Wales
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Children disputes – including obtaining child arrangements orders
  • Collaborative law
  • Complex financial matters arising out of divorce proceedings –  including applying for orders for maintenance, lump sums and property orders.  We are also able to deal with applications involving intervenors, pension sharing orders, assets outside England and Wales, matters involving business assets and trusts.

  • An alternative to court proceedings.  Working with you and your ex-partner and their lawyer to achieve an agreement in a series of meetings.

  • Cohabitation Agreements and Pre-nuptial Agreements are not just for the rich and famous.  There is no such thing as a common law spouse.  There are no automatic rights against a partner for people who live together at the end of the relationship, other than for child maintenance.  A Pre-nuptial Agreement provides what happens in the event a marriage comes to an end.

  • We understand that children are the focus of the family.  We can help with child arrangements orders, specific issue and prohibited steps orders.  We are also able to advise regarding removing a child from England and Wales on either a permanent or temporary basis, perhaps to go on holiday.  We also provide advise on moving  children from their usual address within England and Wales.

    We pride ourselves on client care

    The Family Team

    Amanda Holland

    • I have been a family lawyer for over 25 years and was nominated and shortlisted for the Law Society, Legal Executive of the Year in 2015.  I have worked in some of the top Legal 500 family teams in the West Midlands.   I have been described as “practical and pragmatic in giving advice, but tough when needs to be”.

      I am able to advise on all aspects of family law (except care proceedings) including financial matters and child arrangements.  I deal with complex financial matters including pension sharing orders and intervenors protecting their interests in family assets in divorce proceedings.

      I take pride in working as a team with clients.  The end of a relationship is traumatic and it is important to be able to offer advice and support, but also to be able to signpost to other professionals such as counsellors where necessary.  I have therefore built a network of experts to help and support beyond giving legal advice.    The end of a relationship does not mean the end of a family and I am a member of Resolution and follow Resolution’s Code of Practice.  I am proud to be a  Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

      I am a collaborative practitioner and member of the West Midlands Collaborative Family Law Group.

    Ashley James
    Sutton Coldfield

    96 Boldmere Road
    Sutton Coldfield
    B73 5UB

    office@ajsolicitors.com

    Ashley James
    Solihull

    Zenith House
    Highlands Road
    Solihull
    B90 4PD BY APPOINMENT ONLY

    0121 702 1580

    office@ajsolicitors.com

    because we care

    What our Clients Say

    I recently instructed Amanda Holland at Ashley James to help with a divorce matter, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. She was friendly, very down to earth and helped me prepare a consent order without overselling to me or adding any stress. I would highly recommend Amanda and Ashley James. Thanks again Amanda

    Andrew Walcott - Google Review

    “Once again thanks for all your help and advice in this matter, I will definitely be singing your praises to anyone that needs a good solicitor.”

    Mr M - Family law Matter

    “Also thank you for your kind words and support you have given me over the past few months.”

    Mrs T - Family law Matter

    Thank you so much for you help and support on both my divorce matters. You have been so helpful in times of extreme stress with this matter., I appreciate your time and effort. I would highly recommend you to anyone if they are in need of a solicitor, and if I need one in the near future, I will not hesitate to contact you. 

    Ms M - Divorce Matter

    “I cannot express in words my gratitude, you are not only an amazing solicitor but a human being with so much compassion

    Ms D - Family law Matter