The 12 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Frodsham & Nearby
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Phillip A. Rhodes
Slater Heelis
Cheshire
Serving Clients in Frodsham
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Legal 500 Listed
Known for his professional, tenacious, and no-nonsense approach to cases whilst always acting with consideration, respect and honesty, Philip is a widely sought after family law specialist and a Partner at this reputable full-service law firm. Receiving recognition in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Recommended...
Known for his professional, tenacious, and no-nonsense approach to cases whilst always acting with consideration, respect and honesty, Philip is a widely sought after family law specialist and a Partner at this reputable full-service law firm. Receiving recognition in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ and ranked in Chambers UK, Philip is described as “a strategic thinker, pragmatic, with outstanding legal knowledge”. He expertly represents married and unmarried couples on divorce and separation, financial disputes, civil partnership dissolution, cases involving children, cohabitee disputes, and pre-nuptial agreements. Philip is particularly skilled in complex financial cases, including those with international elements and those involving property, investments, business interests, trusts, and pensions. A longstanding member of Resolution, treasurer on their committee, and an accredited specialist in advanced financial provision and private law children disputes, he aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and the best interests of the children. Philip is also a qualified mediator and offers non–adversarial dispute resolution options to his clients when appropriate. If a case requires more forceful handling to defend his client’s interests, he has the gravitas and experience to drive matters to a successful conclusion.
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Thank you for your steady and very capable handling of my case
He guided me through the minefield of law and applied his strong moral value
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Helen Miller
Stowe Family Law
Cheshire
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest...
Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest advice on the full spectrum of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Diligent, determined, and pre-emptive, Helen has expertise on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation, nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, and arrangements relating to children. A large part of her financial work involves high-net-worth cases, involving family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as those including family trusts, property, pensions, and overseas/off-shore assets. Noted as a recognised practitioner in family law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is known for her firm but fair approach, whilst being fully aware that her clients need not only legal advice, but also emotional support and empathy. Helen is accredited by Resolution in both advanced financial provision and children law, as well as holding advanced accreditation with The Law Society of England & Wales as a family law specialist. Play the law firm’s video.
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They always go over and above for their clients
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Linda Hunter
Rowlinsons Solicitors
Frodsham
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.6 score
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107 reviews
Head of the Family Law Department at this award-winning law firm, Linda brings over 18 years of experience and knowledge to her role as a family solicitor. She specialises in all areas of family law, including private Children Act proceedings, divorce and separation, as well as having a wealth...
Head of the Family Law Department at this award-winning law firm, Linda brings over 18 years of experience and knowledge to her role as a family solicitor. She specialises in all areas of family law, including private Children Act proceedings, divorce and separation, as well as having a wealth of expertise in supporting business owners and high-net-worth individuals with complex financial settlements. An accredited family law specialist with Resolution, as well as a member, a mediator and a qualified collaborative lawyer, Linda will adopt a non-adversarial approach to settling matters for her clients, ensuring that negotiation and compromise are at the heart of any decision making.
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Responsive, professional and honest in their opinions
Excellent, prompt service
The solicitor who dealt with us was very knowledgeable and helpful
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Darlene Storrar
Storrar Cowdry
Chester
Serving Clients in Frodsham
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4.4 score
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49 reviews
Managing Partner at this well-established firm serving the Frodsham area, Darlene is widely lauded as a leading family law practitioner, particularly for her work on high value divorce cases. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with complex company ownership structures and numerous pension assets, as...
Managing Partner at this well-established firm serving the Frodsham area, Darlene is widely lauded as a leading family law practitioner, particularly for her work on high value divorce cases. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with complex company ownership structures and numerous pension assets, as well as wealth protection in the form of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Clients appreciate her clear sighted and pragmatic approach in ensuring that a fair and positive result is achieved.
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Professional service
Highly recommended
Efficient and professional, very helpful staff
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Alex Regan
Oliver & Co
Chester
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4.7 score
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237 reviews
Committed to minimising the acrimony of relationship breakdown and to help families make informed decisions, Alex is a highly respected and accomplished solicitor in the field of family law. Representing clients for over 30 years, she is well versed in matters relating to divorce, civil partnerships, financial and property...
Committed to minimising the acrimony of relationship breakdown and to help families make informed decisions, Alex is a highly respected and accomplished solicitor in the field of family law. Representing clients for over 30 years, she is well versed in matters relating to divorce, civil partnerships, financial and property assets, arrangements for children, international child abduction and domestic violence. Alex is committed to offering exceptional care, tailoring her service to suit the needs and budgets of her clients whilst providing them with the best possible legal advice.
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Great service and really helpful people
Very professional service
From start to finish, I received the best professional service
Michelle Moss
Russell & Russell
Chester
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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3.9 score
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55 reviews
Partner and Head of Family Law, Michelle is a highly competent family lawyer and divorce solicitor who prides herself on building positive relationships with her clients. She has provided advice on the full spectrum of family related issues but now focuses on representing parties in care proceedings and children...
Partner and Head of Family Law, Michelle is a highly competent family lawyer and divorce solicitor who prides herself on building positive relationships with her clients. She has provided advice on the full spectrum of family related issues but now focuses on representing parties in care proceedings and children law matters. Michelle is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, allowing her to provide advice and representation to children, parents and extended family members. She is also a member of Resolution and works closely with her clients to achieve the best outcome as swiftly and amicably as possible.
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Recommend to anyone
Great solicitors
Excellent customer service
Marie Proud
Jolliffes
Chester
Serving Clients in Frodsham
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4.0 score
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42 reviews
Partner and Head of the Divorce and Family Law department, Marie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 22 years of knowledge and expertise. She offers clear, practical and constructive advice to clients and takes into account the fact that every client is unique in terms...
Partner and Head of the Divorce and Family Law department, Marie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 22 years of knowledge and expertise. She offers clear, practical and constructive advice to clients and takes into account the fact that every client is unique in terms of their needs and priorities. Her varied caseload includes divorce and dissolution of marriage, financial disputes on separation, child disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, injunctions and change of name deeds. Marie is highly recommended by her clients who have praised her reassurance and common-sense approach.
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Professional, well-informed and resourceful team
Acted with us in mind
Fantastic service
Helen Davies
DTM Legal
Chester
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.9 score
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11 reviews
An Associate Solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm, Helen advises on all aspects of private family law with particular expertise on financial issues arising for both married and cohabiting couples. Her work also encompasses complex Children Act cases, often including an international element, and wealth protection...
An Associate Solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm, Helen advises on all aspects of private family law with particular expertise on financial issues arising for both married and cohabiting couples. Her work also encompasses complex Children Act cases, often including an international element, and wealth protection matters in the form of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Helen is a member of Resolution, as well as holding specialist accreditations in complex higher income/asset financial remedies and private children law. She is highly recommended by her clients who have praised her reassurance, constructive approach and her ability to see the bigger picture.
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They were very responsive and knowledgeable and I highly recommend them
Great service from the family law team
Elizabeth Hassall
HM3 Legal
Chester
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4.5 score
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95 reviews
Elizabeth is an expert family lawyer and divorce solicitor, and Partner and Head of the Family and Relationships team at this reputable firm. She advises on a range of family related matters and is particularly renowned for her work on the financial aspects arising out of a marriage or...
Elizabeth is an expert family lawyer and divorce solicitor, and Partner and Head of the Family and Relationships team at this reputable firm. She advises on a range of family related matters and is particularly renowned for her work on the financial aspects arising out of a marriage or relationship breakdown, often involving business and complex company and partnership structures. She is also able to provide assistance with children matters, often acting for unmarried parents in Schedule 1 proceedings when financial claims are relevant to their children. Elizabeth’s commercial mind set comes to the fore when working with both clients and their professional advisers on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements in order to protect wealth or allow family members to hand down assets. A member of Resolution, and a collaborative lawyer, Elizabeth has a strong reputation in resolving matters through negotiation and co-operation, but will pursue litigation through the courts with tenacity where necessary. She is one of the select few leading lawyers to be repeatedly recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame as well as being ranked in Chambers & Partners.
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Very approachable
The solicitors at Hillyer were brilliant
Everything was outlined in a clear and professional manner
Richard Barge
Aaron & Partners
Chester
Serving Clients in Frodsham
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4.6 score
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60 reviews
Described as one of the leading family lawyers and divorce solicitors in Shropshire, North Wales and the North West, Richard brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role. Representing a range of clients, including business directors and shareholders, farmers, landowners, professionals or their spouses, he advises on...
Described as one of the leading family lawyers and divorce solicitors in Shropshire, North Wales and the North West, Richard brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role. Representing a range of clients, including business directors and shareholders, farmers, landowners, professionals or their spouses, he advises on all aspects of family law, with a specialism in the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. His work often involves trusts, business assets, self-invested pensions and assets located in the UK and offshore. Richard has also developed a particular niche for drafting and advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. He is also a trained collaborative lawyer and has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining a collaborative law presence in the area. Offering excellent client care, robust and commercial advice and known for his ability to get to the core issues has resulted in a large majority of Richard’s new work coming from former clients or professional referrals.
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Very professional
Handled my awkward case efficiently
Service was excellent
Patricia Robinson
Slater Heelis
Cheshire
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Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years...
Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years of overseeing family law cases. Patricia advises on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as dealing with the arrangements for children both within the court process and via direct solicitor-to-solicitor negotiation. Well known for her successful track record in family cases, Patricia is highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and commended as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500 and is described as having “high-quality work and a relentless commitment to first rate client care”. She is also a longstanding member of Resolution, formerly a regional Chairperson of the organisation, and is a trained collaborative lawyer who is able to offer her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.
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An extremely friendly and professional service from true experts
Patricia is most kind and understanding
I am very grateful to Patricia Robinson and her team at Slater Heelis
Nia Edwards
PSR Solicitors
Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.8 score
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41 reviews
Priding herself on providing a professional service with a friendly and approachable manner, Nia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor whose aim is to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, at the earliest opportunity. Head of the Private Client team, her role encompasses a variety...
Priding herself on providing a professional service with a friendly and approachable manner, Nia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor whose aim is to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, at the earliest opportunity. Head of the Private Client team, her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children. In addition to her family law work, Nia is also able to offer advice and assistance on wills and probate, estate administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Excellent, friendly service from start to finish
So efficient with every call, email and letter
Highly recommend, very helpful & professional
Caroline Cockill-Guy
Butcher & Barlow
Northwich
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.7 score
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22 reviews
A well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, Caroline brings a sympathetic and understanding approach to her clients’ cases and helps ease them through what can be an emotional time. Partner at this well-established firm, she represents clients on a range of matters with a...
A well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, Caroline brings a sympathetic and understanding approach to her clients’ cases and helps ease them through what can be an emotional time. Partner at this well-established firm, she represents clients on a range of matters with a particular specialism in complex financial disputes on divorce, often involving business and company ownership. Caroline is also able to advise on cohabitation disputes, private and public law disputes in relation to children, dissolution of civil partnerships and parental disputes in civil partnerships, domestic abuse cases and pre-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. A member of Resolution and an accredited mediator, she encourages her clients to reach agreement through compromise and negotiation, which helps to avoid conflict and is often a more cost-effective approach. Caroline is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and is described as “a meticulous and thorough practitioner who adopts a methodical approach to her cases”.
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Truthful, professional and forthright manner
Great and friendly solicitors
Gave me the answers before I asked the question
Caroline Swain
BPS Family Law
Stockton Heath
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4.4 score
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22 reviews
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Frodsham area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level...
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Frodsham area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level of knowledge, and known for her tenacious approach, she is instructed by a wide range of clientele, offering expert counsel on all matters relating to family and relationships. Caroline is particularly sought after for her experience on financial issues including applications for financial relief involving complex business structures, multi-national companies, family and charitable trusts, pre and post marriage acquired assets, inheritance and wider family wealth, property portfolios, overseas properties and inter family financial structures. She is also able to deal with applications for maintenance pending suit, enforcement of court orders, variation of court orders and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. With a strong network of exceptional barristers and King’s Counsel, commercial lawyers, accountants and pension experts, she is able to build cases on behalf of her clients, which are hard-hitting from the outset to the conclusion of the proceedings.
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Ensures you understand what can realistically be achieved each step of the way
Can not put in words how much Caroline has helped me in this process
Caroline Swain is a top-notch solicitor
Jayde Meredith
Jones Robertson
Widnes
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Head of the Family Law Department, Jayde is a talented family law solicitor specialising in children law. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children in both public and private law Children Act proceedings, as well as parents and extended family...
Head of the Family Law Department, Jayde is a talented family law solicitor specialising in children law. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children in both public and private law Children Act proceedings, as well as parents and extended family members. Her work has included complex cases involving serious allegations of neglect, domestic abuse, non-accidental injury and sexual abuse. Jayde is also able to represent clients who are victims of domestic abuse in applications for emergency injunctions. Pragmatic in her approach and dedicated to finding a solution to ensure relationships between children and their parents can be promoted, Jayde is devoted to working diligently to achieve the best suitable outcome.
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Nick Hall
Forster Dean
Runcorn
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13 reviews
Nick is an accomplished family law solicitor and has been providing high quality legal advice to individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown for over four decades. Head of the Private Client Team, he is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, and advises on all issues relating...
Nick is an accomplished family law solicitor and has been providing high quality legal advice to individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown for over four decades. Head of the Private Client Team, he is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, and advises on all issues relating to divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes, financial issues, children matters and pre-nuptial agreements. Nick is also able to offer advice and assistance in relation to wills, probate and trusts, as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.
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Sue Delaney
BDH Solicitors
Ellesmere Port
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25 reviews
Co-founder of the firm and an experienced solicitor with a successful track record of over 30 years, Sue is a Director and Head of the Family Team. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme allowing her...
Co-founder of the firm and an experienced solicitor with a successful track record of over 30 years, Sue is a Director and Head of the Family Team. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme allowing her to act on behalf of parents, young people and children of all ages in Children Act cases, often involving care proceedings and adoption. Passionate about Legal Aid and championing the rights of parents and children, she has a strong determination to secure the best possible outcome for her clients and their families. Sue is also a highly skilled mediator.
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Very friendly staff and great service from the whole team
Fantastic firm, helped all they could with a positive outcome on my case
Very good service, used them for years, always great result at the end
Philip Porter
Fiona Bruce Solicitors
Stockton Heath
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.5 score
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137 reviews
Philip brings specialist knowledge and expertise of family law to his role as Managing Partner and Head of the Family & Matrimonial Law team. He has over 28 years’ experience of representing clients in a wide range of matters with a particular specialism in complex and high-net-worth divorces, with...
Philip brings specialist knowledge and expertise of family law to his role as Managing Partner and Head of the Family & Matrimonial Law team. He has over 28 years’ experience of representing clients in a wide range of matters with a particular specialism in complex and high-net-worth divorces, with assets valued at many millions of pounds, including overseas elements and complex business structures. Philip is a member of Resolution and an advanced specialist family solicitor for finance as part of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, an acknowledgement of his strength of practice in this area of law. Philip prefers to settle his cases through negotiation, but where cases have to go to court, he is a determined and experienced litigator.
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Very professional and very helpful
Excellent service
First class service from all departments
Elaine Shell
Jacobs & Co
Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.6 score
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34 reviews
Starting her career as an office junior in 1979 to now being a qualified solicitor in the family department, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role. Passionate about helping individuals and families move forward positively with their lives, she deals with the full spectrum of...
Starting her career as an office junior in 1979 to now being a qualified solicitor in the family department, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role. Passionate about helping individuals and families move forward positively with their lives, she deals with the full spectrum of family matters including divorce, financial disputes, children related cases or injunction issues. In addition to her family law work, Elaine provides assistance in relation to other private client matters including Lasting Powers of Attorney and wills and probate.
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Very good solicitors - Elaine Shell is excellent
Very professional and kindly helped with my situation
Melanie Sumner
Dixon Rigby Keogh
Northwich
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4.8 score
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5 reviews
With over 25 years’ experience in handling family law cases including divorce, ancillary relief, children matters and cohabitation disputes, Melanie brings an intelligent, organised, and supportive approach to her work. Offering her clients a personalised service which considers their best interests throughout, she is committed to compromise and negotiation...
With over 25 years’ experience in handling family law cases including divorce, ancillary relief, children matters and cohabitation disputes, Melanie brings an intelligent, organised, and supportive approach to her work. Offering her clients a personalised service which considers their best interests throughout, she is committed to compromise and negotiation in order to bring about a settlement amicably and speedily without expensive court proceedings. However, if court action is required, she is a persistent and confident litigator and clients will find themselves in very capable hands.
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Susan Howarth
Susan Howarth & Co
Northwich
Serving Clients in Frodsham
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Frodsham area.
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4.5 score
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125 reviews
A highly respected, leading lawyer in the world of family law, Susan established her own firm in 1997 and remains Director and Head of the Family Law team. With 30 years’ experience behind her, her expertise and extensive knowledge enables her to advise and represent clients on divorce, separation,...
A highly respected, leading lawyer in the world of family law, Susan established her own firm in 1997 and remains Director and Head of the Family Law team. With 30 years’ experience behind her, her expertise and extensive knowledge enables her to advise and represent clients on divorce, separation, financial settlements, child arrangements including contact arrangements, residence, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders, domestic abuse cases, civil partnership dissolution and cohabitee disputes. Bringing understanding and compassion to her cases, Susan also has prior experience in the fields of probation, psychiatric, child abuse social work and domestic abuse. She has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 1999 and is the Practice Supervisor for WIQS accreditation.
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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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