The 17 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Chesterfield & Nearby
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Rebecca Calden-Storr
Stowe Family Law
Derbyshire
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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Recognised as a first-class advocate and family law expert, Rebecca brings over 20 years’ experience and extensive knowledge to her role as Managing Partner at this highly regarded family law firm. Successfully handling a wide ranging caseload, she is regularly instructed on matters arising from a relationship breakdown, including...
Recognised as a first-class advocate and family law expert, Rebecca brings over 20 years’ experience and extensive knowledge to her role as Managing Partner at this highly regarded family law firm. Successfully handling a wide ranging caseload, she is regularly instructed on matters arising from a relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, cohabitation, financial settlements, disputes relating to children, and cases with an international element. Her expertise in children law matters is second-to-none, often involving complex and challenging issues, including parental alienation, allegations of psychological and physical abuse and disputes on child arrangements, relocation, and child maintenance. With a strong background in litigation, Rebecca has an excellent track record in securing favourable outcomes for her clients through the court process but is equally skilled in negotiating settlements directly with the other party’s solicitor using long-term, swift and cost-effective alternatives to the traditional court route. Her compassion and understanding of the difficulties faced by families during relationship breakdown enables her to build trusted relationships with her clients, offering outstanding legal and practical advice in a constructive and pragmatic way. Play the law firm’s video. | View the solicitor’s key information.
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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
Derbyshire
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum...
Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.
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Jonathan Corbishley
Family Law Group
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.1 score
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58 reviews
Initially working in several public sector roles, including at the Home Office, Jonathan's desire to work with people and to have a positive impact on their lives led to a change of career and he qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Now working exclusively in family law, he has...
Initially working in several public sector roles, including at the Home Office, Jonathan’s desire to work with people and to have a positive impact on their lives led to a change of career and he qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Now working exclusively in family law, he has experience in all matters with a focus on resolving the issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship, including financial disputes and arrangements for children. Jonathan is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme specialising in private law children and domestic violence as well as a committed member of Resolution. Widely appreciated by his clients and colleagues, he provides pragmatic and child focused advice and has a keen interest in alternative dispute resolution so that matters can be dealt with outside of court. Jonathan is currently training to be a mediator.
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Thank you for all the work you have done for me and would highly recommend
Kept informed, reassured and expertly represented
Gave me great advice and acted professionally throughout
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David Prince
Prince Family Law
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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3.8 score
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10 reviews
Described as “an extraordinary solicitor” with an exceptional depth of knowledge, analytical skills and a pragmatic approach in complex money cases, David established his own specialist family law firm in 2005 and is regarded as a leading expert in his field. He specialises in high-net-worth and complex financial cases...
Described as “an extraordinary solicitor” with an exceptional depth of knowledge, analytical skills and a pragmatic approach in complex money cases, David established his own specialist family law firm in 2005 and is regarded as a leading expert in his field. He specialises in high-net-worth and complex financial cases and regularly acts in divorces involving substantial assets. David has an impressive reputation of being able to grasp the detail of the most complex cases and find the best possible solutions for his clients. Sought after for his exceptional litigation skills but also his expertise at resolving cases with constructive negotiation, David’s clients are made up of personal referrals both from his own clients and those he has acted against.
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Very professional
Would highly recommend them
Keep up the amazing work
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Bradie Pell
Graysons
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.5 score
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12 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Bradie can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship – from divorce, separation, financial disputes, injunctions and children matters, to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and separation and cohabitation agreements. Bradie is particularly sought after for...
Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Bradie can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship – from divorce, separation, financial disputes, injunctions and children matters, to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and separation and cohabitation agreements. Bradie is particularly sought after for her expertise in complex and high-net-worth divorce, including business issues, pensions and international considerations. She is a member of Resolution and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her knowledge and experience in the field of family law. Bradie received the ‘Next Generation Partner’ accolade from the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 in 2023, which describes her team as offering “brilliant client care and are very passionate about client welfare”.
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Julia Gibbons
Buchanan & Co
Chesterfield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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3.8 score
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36 reviews
A highly focused and dedicated solicitor with vast experience in family law, Julia is Managing Director of this Chesterfield based firm, as well as heading up the Family Law department. She offers astute advice relating to divorce and financial disputes, separation, and a variety of matters relating to children....
A highly focused and dedicated solicitor with vast experience in family law, Julia is Managing Director of this Chesterfield based firm, as well as heading up the Family Law department. She offers astute advice relating to divorce and financial disputes, separation, and a variety of matters relating to children. Julia also heads up the Probate department but is able to provide assistance in relation to wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and trusts.
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Very professional service, pleasant and friendly staff
Extremely friendly
Very professional and welcoming
Kelly Parks
Banner Jones
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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81 reviews
Director and Head of the Family Law team who have been described as “extremely competent, always well prepared, very skilled advocates and always prepared to fight for their clients’ case”, Kelly has been practising exclusively in family law for over two decades. She specialises in all areas including complex...
Director and Head of the Family Law team who have been described as “extremely competent, always well prepared, very skilled advocates and always prepared to fight for their clients’ case”, Kelly has been practising exclusively in family law for over two decades. She specialises in all areas including complex divorce and separation, resolution of complex financial issues and pension sharing, civil partnership dissolution, children law issues and contact orders and cohabitation agreements. Known for her expertise in financial settlements, she takes pride in achieving the best outcome for her clients, working alongside the wealth management team to ensure that her clients’ pensions and investments are properly considered. Listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, Kelly is well known in the field for her practical, tactical, and compassionate approach to her cases.
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Fast response, communicative, helpful
Great service
Great advice
Julie Skill
Elliot Mather
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.3 score
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101 reviews
Starting her legal career as a paralegal and then qualifying as a solicitor, Julie heads up the Family Law team at this large, well established law firm. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding clients through divorce and separation,...
Starting her legal career as a paralegal and then qualifying as a solicitor, Julie heads up the Family Law team at this large, well established law firm. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding clients through divorce and separation, family finances, child arrangements, and domestic abuse as well as advising on wealth protection matters in relation to pre-nuptial agreements. Julie is experienced in complex financial disputes often involving lump sum settlements, property adjustment orders, pension sharing and attachment orders as well as maintenance (both for a spouse and children). A member of Resolution with an accredited specialism in the areas of financial provision, private law children work and domestic abuse, and a family mediator, Julie is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible.
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Gave me hope when things simply got too much
Can honestly say I could not have done it without her
She was incredibly strong and fair
Catherine Wenborn
Vines Legal Limited
Chesterfield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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16 reviews
Managing Director and Principal Solicitor at this award-winning niche family law practice established in 2009, Catherine brings over 24 years of expertise to her varied caseload. Leading a strong team of solicitors, she is committed to alleviating the stress of family separation and easing the pain of the journey,...
Managing Director and Principal Solicitor at this award-winning niche family law practice established in 2009, Catherine brings over 24 years of expertise to her varied caseload. Leading a strong team of solicitors, she is committed to alleviating the stress of family separation and easing the pain of the journey, advising on divorce, separation, financial disputes, domestic violence cases and childcare issues. Catherine also provides advice on cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, annulments and separation agreements. Offering a bespoke, compassionate service, the aim is to deal with matters in a sensitive, constructive and cost-effective way, and where necessary, Catherine will adopt a robust approach to cases in order to ensure that the best interests of her clients are protected.
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Great legal service
Dealt with my legal issues promptly and very professionally
Understands the client's needs
Sharon McKie
Taylor Bracewell
Central Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.4 score
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45 reviews
Priding herself on her ability to connect with her clients on all levels and develop good working relationships, Sharon is an intelligent and dedicated family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 26 years' experience under her belt. Heading up the Family Department, she advises on a wide range of...
Priding herself on her ability to connect with her clients on all levels and develop good working relationships, Sharon is an intelligent and dedicated family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 26 years’ experience under her belt. Heading up the Family Department, she advises on a wide range of family matters, with particular expertise in resolving complex financial disputes for married and cohabiting couples. Her work also involves advising clients on wealth protection matters including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, businesses and asset preservation. Sharon adopts a constructive and practical approach to her work whilst ensuring her clients’ interests are protected and can conduct her own advocacy in court as required.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Clare Morgan
Foys Solicitors
Worksop
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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3.7 score
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58 reviews
Offering sensible, practical advice on family law matters for the last 20 years, Clare has a sympathetic understanding of her clients’ needs and is committed to supporting them during times of emotional upset and stress. She has considerable experience in a broad range of family matters including divorce, separation,...
Offering sensible, practical advice on family law matters for the last 20 years, Clare has a sympathetic understanding of her clients’ needs and is committed to supporting them during times of emotional upset and stress. She has considerable experience in a broad range of family matters including divorce, separation, financial arrangements and cases involving children. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Clare is able to represent children and adults in care proceedings. She is a longstanding member of Resolution and a collaborative lawyer and offers a client-focused and conciliatory approach in order to achieve the best outcomes for her clients, ensuring that every step of the legal process is understood. Clare also holds an accredited specialism in the areas of advocacy, financial provision and private children law.
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First Class Service
Gave clear advice
Excellent
Rebecca Wimble
Jackson Quinn
Worksop
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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3.7 score
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20 reviews
Rebecca is a highly capable family lawyer and divorce solicitor who prides herself on building relationships with her clients and is focused on resolving their cases with their best interests at the forefront of her decision making. She handles all family law matters including divorce and separation issues, financial...
Rebecca is a highly capable family lawyer and divorce solicitor who prides herself on building relationships with her clients and is focused on resolving their cases with their best interests at the forefront of her decision making. She handles all family law matters including divorce and separation issues, financial disputes, domestic violence cases, and both private and public law children cases. Rebecca is also a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and prides herself on her sensitivity, diligence and empathy in often challenging, complex cases.
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Friendly and helpful
Amazing solicitors
Very understanding
Simon Fairweather
Ilett & Clark Solicitors
Worksop
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.0 score
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37 reviews
With a passion for resolving family disputes constructively and amicably, Simon was one of the first solicitors to qualify as a collaborative lawyer, and believes that this approach can drastically reduce the pain and stress of a relationship breakdown. He is a Director and Head of the Family Department...
With a passion for resolving family disputes constructively and amicably, Simon was one of the first solicitors to qualify as a collaborative lawyer, and believes that this approach can drastically reduce the pain and stress of a relationship breakdown. He is a Director and Head of the Family Department and has amassed considerable experience in representing a range of clients in divorce and legal separation matters. Simon is also a committed member of Resolution.
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Simon was incredibly helpful
Nothing too much trouble
Excellent service
Donna Tilbrook
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Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.1 score
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141 reviews
Well respected in the field of family law, Donna is the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and is committed to ensuring that clients receive professional, efficient, expert legal advice and service. With vast experience in all matters relating to family and relationships, she has been involved in a number of...
Well respected in the field of family law, Donna is the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and is committed to ensuring that clients receive professional, efficient, expert legal advice and service. With vast experience in all matters relating to family and relationships, she has been involved in a number of reported cases – all of which demand deep legal expertise and precision. A member of the International Child Abduction Panel, Donna is appointed through the Central Authority to represent left behind parents in child abduction cases. She also takes instructions from the respondents to proceedings, and has acted for guardians in children and international child abduction cases. Donna is also a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and is tasked with making critical decisions on how to help vulnerable children and young people. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Swift, responsive & cooperative, customer focus feel - highly recommend
Highly efficient staff
Always had a fantastic service
Michaela Evans
Taylor Emmet
Central Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.6 score
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565 reviews
A family law specialist since 1990, Michaela promotes a collaborative approach to resolving family disputes and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements. Partner and Head of Family Law, she deals mainly with matters arising from a family breakdown, particularly...
A family law specialist since 1990, Michaela promotes a collaborative approach to resolving family disputes and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements. Partner and Head of Family Law, she deals mainly with matters arising from a family breakdown, particularly those relating to finances and arrangements for children following separation or divorce. A committed member of Resolution, an accredited specialist and a trained collaborative lawyer, Michaela believes in a constructive resolution of family disputes and recognises the many benefits of the collaborative process for her clients and their families. Noted in The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, she is described as a lawyer with “a highly compelling combination of a wealth of experience, an impressive level of intellectual rigour, attention to detail, and outstanding negotiation skills”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Can not fault anything, communication excellent
They were amazing, their response to emails were expeditious
All staff were very helpful and understanding throughout
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Helena Downing
Banner Jones
Central Sheffield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.5 score
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34 reviews
With an enviable reputation in the field of family law and consistently recognised as a 'Recommended Lawyer' in The Legal 500, Helena is one of the most respected family solicitors in the Chesterfield area, with of her caseload now focusing on child care law. She represents parents and/or families...
With an enviable reputation in the field of family law and consistently recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, Helena is one of the most respected family solicitors in the Chesterfield area, with of her caseload now focusing on child care law. She represents parents and/or families in complex cases, often involving non accidental injuries, neglect and international jurisdiction issues, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is also able to represent children in such matters. Helena is also a Children’s Panel Assessor, a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children and a Resolution accredited specialist in children law. Praised for handling cases “with sensitivity and commendable wisdom”, she prides herself on giving clear, straightforward and robust advice as sympathetically as possible. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Highly recommend!
Kept me informed every step of the way
Response time was excellent
Angela Lally
Rucklidge Law
Worksop
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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5.0 score
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2 reviews
An exceptionally talented family solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, Angela accepts instructions in all areas of family law, with the last decade specialising in matrimonial finances, particularly disputes between couples regarding the division of assets on divorce, allowing her to build a niche caseload. With experience as a...
An exceptionally talented family solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, Angela accepts instructions in all areas of family law, with the last decade specialising in matrimonial finances, particularly disputes between couples regarding the division of assets on divorce, allowing her to build a niche caseload. With experience as a Partner and previously, Head of a busy Family Law Department, Angela has the gravitas and tenacity to quickly get to the core of her clients’ issues and recommend the necessary course of action. Although Angela is based in South Yorkshire, she is able to represent clients nationwide.
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Made this a very simple and speedy process
Extremely grateful to her for her help, she extended a helping hand to me
She always helps and tries to find a solution in every situation
Sean Bennett
Norrie Waite & Slater
Sheffield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.5 score
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70 reviews
Known for his empathy and good legal mind, Sean is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 35 years' experience of family law work. His cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce and separation, children issues, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes and injunctions....
Known for his empathy and good legal mind, Sean is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 35 years’ experience of family law work. His cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce and separation, children issues, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes and injunctions. Offering clear and precise advice, Sean aims to help his clients look at all options available to them whilst providing practical solutions and has a firm approach when negotiating settlements or representing both privately paying and legally aided clients in court. He is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Sean is really lovely, helpful professional, won my case twice
So grateful for everything they have done for our family
Fantastic people, so helpful in every way, will recommend them
Alyson Siddall
Howells
Central Sheffield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.3 score
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252 reviews
Approaching her cases with empathy and common sense, Alyson has worked in family and matrimonial law for over 30 years, specialising in the areas of divorce and financial remedy, financial advice in cohabitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private children proceedings. A member of Resolution, a collaborative lawyer...
Approaching her cases with empathy and common sense, Alyson has worked in family and matrimonial law for over 30 years, specialising in the areas of divorce and financial remedy, financial advice in cohabitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private children proceedings. A member of Resolution, a collaborative lawyer and family mediator, Alyson is able to assist separating clients and couples by encouraging discussion and dialogue in a non-confrontational and cost-effective way to reach the best possible outcome for them and their children. She is also a Partner and Head of the Family Law department. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Went above and beyond for me
Strongly recommend
Received very good advice, and my matter was dealt with professionally
Demelza Wrigley
Bell & Buxton
Central Sheffield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.2 score
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40 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Department, Demelza is an award-winning family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has a reputation for tackling complex cases, often involving financial settlements, international issues and same-sex relationships. Representing clients from across the UK, including international and non-domiciled clients, she provides advice on all...
Partner and Head of the Family Department, Demelza is an award-winning family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has a reputation for tackling complex cases, often involving financial settlements, international issues and same-sex relationships. Representing clients from across the UK, including international and non-domiciled clients, she provides advice on all aspects of separation and divorce and its implications, including finances, children issues, and proceedings, injunctions and domestic abuse and disputes between unmarried couples. Her work also includes advising on and drafting pre-marital agreements. Collaboratively trained, an accredited member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Demelza is committed to working with her clients to reach constructive solutions and agreements wherever possible. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Friendly professional service
Really helpful, knowledgeable and down to earth
The solicitor we dealt with was particularly helpful
Michelle Cooper
Acclaimed Family Law
Central Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.7 score
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35 reviews
With vast experience under her belt as a Partner and Head of Family Departments at numerous law firms, Michelle set up her own specialist family law firm which has received a number of accolades including 'Family Law Team of the Year' and 'Leading Firm' in The Legal 500 directory....
With vast experience under her belt as a Partner and Head of Family Departments at numerous law firms, Michelle set up her own specialist family law firm which has received a number of accolades including ‘Family Law Team of the Year’ and ‘Leading Firm’ in The Legal 500 directory. Offering a bespoke service and exceptional advice and representation, she has quickly earned her reputation as a go-to divorce solicitor and family lawyer for all matters relating to relationship breakdown, divorce, children and financial disputes between couples. She regularly acts for high-net-worth clients and those in the media spotlight, including those in the sporting and music industries, often recommended by other clients, former judges and barristers for her astute judgement and tenacious grasp of the details of a case. Building an excellent reputation in the Chesterfield area, she also acts for clients both nationwide and internationally. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Their counsel is always positive and constructive
Amazing service and amazing results
They took care of everything and in a timely manner too
Richard Buckley
Lupton Fawcett
Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.3 score
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57 reviews
Richard is an experienced family solicitor, mediator and collaborative lawyer. He specialises in all areas of private family law including divorce, financial matters, nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and a wide range of children matters. Taking a constructive approach to cases, Richard provides clear and detailed advice to help clients...
Richard is an experienced family solicitor, mediator and collaborative lawyer. He specialises in all areas of private family law including divorce, financial matters, nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes and a wide range of children matters. Taking a constructive approach to cases, Richard provides clear and detailed advice to help clients resolve disputes without the need to go to court whenever possible. Where court proceedings become necessary, Richard is an effective and experienced advocate and sympathetically guides clients through the often daunting prospect of court proceedings. In his role as a collaborative lawyer, Richard supports clients in a series of meetings with their ex-partner, and as mediator he provides impartial support to help all parties discuss and resolve any issues. Richard is accredited by the Law Society as an expert in Family Law and also a member of Resolution. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Professional from beginning to end with outstanding results
Great service, really helpful and very prompt
Made the experience trouble free and very satisfactory
Lindsey Canning
Wake Smith
Central Sheffield
Serving Clients in Chesterfield
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chesterfield area.
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4.4 score
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218 reviews
Prompt, professional and exhibiting superior knowledge in the field of family law, Lindsey has been assisting clients for over 26 years. Director in Family & Divorce, she advises on divorce, financial disputes arising from a separation, including pension provision, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, claims for capital provision for children,...
Prompt, professional and exhibiting superior knowledge in the field of family law, Lindsey has been assisting clients for over 26 years. Director in Family & Divorce, she advises on divorce, financial disputes arising from a separation, including pension provision, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, claims for capital provision for children, child arrangements and domestic abuse injunctions. Lindsey is a member of Resolution as well as an accredited specialist on complex lower income financial remedies and domestic abuse, and strives to work with clients to resolve their issues without the need for confrontational court action. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Family Law Glossary
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Advocacy
Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS
CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer
A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer
A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order
A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order
A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.
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