Sital Somaiya
Principal Solicitor & Founder
LLB (Hons), Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales
Sital Somaiya founded Signature Law in 2020 with a simple goal: give people in East London and Essex clear, honest legal advice at the moments that matter most. She qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales and has spent her career representing individuals and families through divorce, financial settlement work, private children proceedings, domestic abuse cases and public law children matters. Sital is the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA), and she sits behind every case the family team runs.
Areas of practice
- Divorce & separation
- Financial settlements
- Children Act proceedings
- Domestic abuse & non-molestation orders
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Recent articles by Sital
Make Your Prenup Hold in England and Wales Before 2026 Reform
Make a prenuptial agreement in England and Wales that courts will respect now and after 2026 reform. Follow Radmacher safeguards.
UK Mesher Order: When It Can Tie Up Your Equity for a Decade
UK Mesher Order: case law and statute, drafting clear sale triggers, mortgage liability, tax on sale, and how to get legal help.
20 Week Wait When to Apply for a Conditional Order in England & Wales
Exact steps for applying for a conditional order in England and Wales. Learn the 20 week issue date rule, the 6 weeks and 1 day final-order wait, and…
Precise C100 Wording That Speeds Specific Issue Orders for UK Parents
Practitioner led guide for UK parents on specific issue orders: draft precise C100 wording, prepare targeted evidence, attend MIAM and reduce delays.
UK surrogacy law: six week rule, parental orders, solicitor checklist
Practical UK surrogacy law brief for intended parents: six week consent rule, parental order steps, lawful expenses and a solicitor checklist.
Protect your share: 8 steps for a TOLATA claim in England and Wales
Practical TOLATA claim checklist for unmarried co-owners in England and Wales. What evidence to gather, pre-action steps to follow, and realistic…
Urgent: when UK parents must get legal advice for Section 47 enquiries
Plain English guide for UK parents: what to do during a Section 47 enquiry, the 45 working day timeline, and when to get legal advice.
Seal your UK divorce: consent order Form D81 checklist and red flags
Turn your UK divorce settlement into a sealed, enforceable consent order. Step by step checklist, Form D81 tips, red flags and fees from £400.
Clean break order: what it does and how to get one
A clean break order provides financial finality in divorce, preventing future claims. Discover how this can protect your assets.
Matrimonial home rights: what they mean and how to protect yours
Learn about matrimonial home rights, how to protect yours, and ensure your right to stay in the family home remains secure.
How to draft a commercial lease: checklist for business owners
Learn how to draft a commercial lease effectively with our detailed checklist, ensuring clarity and avoiding surprises for business owners.
What is a child arrangement order: essential guide for parents
Learn what a Child Arrangement Order is and how it helps parents decide living and contact arrangements for their children. Get informed now!
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