The 14 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Gerrards Cross & Nearby
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Finances on Separation
Children Matters
Family Mediation
Cohabitation
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Domestic Abuse
Collaborative Law
Consent Orders
Child Arrangements Order
International Family Law
High Net Worth Divorce
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Anna Ferro
K J Smith Solicitors
Berkshire
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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Assertive, yet sensitive, with a proven track record in all types of family law cases, Anna is a Partner of this reputable specialist family law firm. She is listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and is described as someone who “makes clients feel fully supported, whilst...
Assertive, yet sensitive, with a proven track record in all types of family law cases, Anna is a Partner of this reputable specialist family law firm. She is listed as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and is described as someone who “makes clients feel fully supported, whilst offering clear and direct advice”. Practising exclusively in family law throughout her 30-year career, Anna provides high quality advice and representation in all matters arising from a family breakdown including divorce, separation, related financial matters (often involving large asset bases in the UK and abroad), pre-nuptial and post-nuptial planning, cohabitation and private law children matters. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a member of Resolution and always aims to resolve issues in a proportionate and constructive manner, with the client’s best interests in mind.
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The staff are fantastic and they provide a great service
Very friendly and extremely professional
I am more than happy to refer the services of KJ Smith Solicitors
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Ann Corrigan
Clarity Family Law
Gerrards Cross
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.2 score
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5 reviews
Founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2011, Ann has many years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of family law and is a trained mediator and collaborative law practitioner. Committed to supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements, she provides advice and assistance on divorce,...
Founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2011, Ann has many years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of family law and is a trained mediator and collaborative law practitioner. Committed to supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements, she provides advice and assistance on divorce, separation, civil partnerships, financial agreements, cohabitee disputes, matters relating to children and pre-nuptial agreements. Clients can expect an approachable and empathetic service from Ann, representing their interests with sensible, constructive advice and helping them find the best possible solution. She is also co-author of ‘Ancillary Relief Practice & Precedents’ which has been acclaimed as a “core resource and an essential addition to the library of the ancillary relief practitioner”.
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Fair, honest, friendly
When I needed something it was done very quickly and professionally
Professionalism and more importantly integrity is outstanding
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Sue Andrews
B P Collins
Gerrards Cross
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.4 score
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58 reviews
Holding a strong reputation for her work in family law, Sue has practised in this area for more than 30 years, making her one of the region’s most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors. Partner and heading up the Family team, she can oversee all types of family law...
Holding a strong reputation for her work in family law, Sue has practised in this area for more than 30 years, making her one of the region’s most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors. Partner and heading up the Family team, she can oversee all types of family law matters including high profile divorce – representing a number of sports stars and celebrities, top business people and entrepreneurs – financial cases involving family businesses and multi-million pound assets in the UK and abroad, children disputes and nuptial agreements. A highly regarded family mediator and a member of Resolution, Sue seeks to resolve disputes through negotiation and agreement where possible. She is ranked in Chambers UK and recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.
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Always helpful, professional and calming
A reliable, kind, supportive and efficient team
Excellent, very professional and friendly
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Kelly-Ann Welsh
Curzon Green Solicitors
High Wycombe
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.9 score
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151 reviews
Known for her down-to earth, approachable, and friendly manner, Kelly-Ann has over 10 years' experience advising on all aspects of family law. Her cases involve divorce, separation, cohabitation, domestic violence, and any financial issues that arise from a relationship breakdown including pre-acquired and post-separation assets, spousal maintenance, business assets,...
Known for her down-to earth, approachable, and friendly manner, Kelly-Ann has over 10 years’ experience advising on all aspects of family law. Her cases involve divorce, separation, cohabitation, domestic violence, and any financial issues that arise from a relationship breakdown including pre-acquired and post-separation assets, spousal maintenance, business assets, and pensions. Kelly-Ann can also assist her clients on Children Act matters concerning child arrangements, leave to remove, specific issues such as the child’s education, and applications by grandparents, as well as complex cases including parental alienation, allegations of psychological and physical abuse and where there has been social worker involvement. She is able to represent a variety of individuals from homemakers to business people bringing with her a conciliatory and sensitive style and aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for all her clients. Kelly-Ann is also a member of Resolution.
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All communications & matters were dealt with extremely promptly
Friendly, extremely knowledgeable in the family law field & very quick thinking
Provided a pragmatic, efficient & professional service to process my divorce
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Richard O’Hagan
Brittons Solicitors
Bourne End
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
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3.7 score
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34 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990 and specialising in family law, Richard offers outstanding reassurance and professionalism to his clients in a range of family law matters and dispute prevention and resolution work. With vast experience and a depth of knowledge, he advises on divorce, judicial separation, civil partnership...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990 and specialising in family law, Richard offers outstanding reassurance and professionalism to his clients in a range of family law matters and dispute prevention and resolution work. With vast experience and a depth of knowledge, he advises on divorce, judicial separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues, financial and property disputes between partners, matters relating to children and domestic abuse cases. As a member of Resolution, Richard is keen to conclude cases in a constructive and non-confrontational manner, while maintaining his reputation as a firm but fair negotiator as the need arises.
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Can't fault them at all
They are extremely efficient, very professional
Top solicitors, great people
Cyrus Medora
Kidd Rapinet
Slough
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.5 score
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62 reviews
With a meticulous approach to case preparation, working through the key details and finding a solution for his clients, Cyrus is an accomplished family law solicitor who is also Managing Partner at this reputable firm serving the Gerrards Cross area. He is particularly skilled in handling complex and contentious...
With a meticulous approach to case preparation, working through the key details and finding a solution for his clients, Cyrus is an accomplished family law solicitor who is also Managing Partner at this reputable firm serving the Gerrards Cross area. He is particularly skilled in handling complex and contentious cases ranging from disputes between married or unmarried couples, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, and child arrangements. Cyrus prides himself on being able to connect with his clients and offers bespoke support and care, as well as the benefit of his experience, both personal and legal.
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Very helpful, informative and polite
Couldn't have been more helpful
I appreciate their support and assistance very much
Vanessa Bull-Domican
Blacklaw
Flackwell Heath
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.6 score
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26 reviews
Managing Director of the firm and a talented and dedicated family solicitor, Vanessa has secured a reputation for offering practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions for her clients. She oversees the work of all departments as well as handling a busy caseload of her own, specialising in divorce, separation,...
Managing Director of the firm and a talented and dedicated family solicitor, Vanessa has secured a reputation for offering practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions for her clients. She oversees the work of all departments as well as handling a busy caseload of her own, specialising in divorce, separation, cases relating to children, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Vanessa is also able to provide assistance in relation to wills and probate matters.
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I have gladly referred several friends and family
Made a very stressful situation, much more bearable
Sometimes we find someone worth shouting about, Blacklaw are mine
Denise Bullock
Lennons
Amersham
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.8 score
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88 reviews
Denise is the Head of Family Law at this firm and has over 15 years' experience with a proven background in litigation. Offering a tenacious, yet caring and approachable manner, she is renowned for her high quality advice and exceptional care which clients hold in high regard. Able to...
Denise is the Head of Family Law at this firm and has over 15 years’ experience with a proven background in litigation. Offering a tenacious, yet caring and approachable manner, she is renowned for her high quality advice and exceptional care which clients hold in high regard. Able to provide assistance and representation on a wide range of matters, Denise is particularly sought after for her expertise in high-net-worth and complex financial matters involving pensions, property, business assets, share options and trusts. An active member of Resolution, and a committee member for the Bucks and Berks region, she always adopts a non-confrontational and flexible approach to family matters, but will not flinch at taking a robust stance when necessary, in order to protect her clients’ interests.
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Communication is done in plain terms that is understandable for the layperson
Very professional company, would recommend to anyone
Everyone is `human` and treats you just the same, nothing is too much trouble
Shreeti Rajdev
Vyman
Ruislip
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.6 score
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147 reviews
Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Shreeti has an enviable track record of over 26 years in successfully handling family matters. A Director at this dynamic law practice serving the Gerrards Cross community, she has specialised exclusively in family law and provides advice on all...
Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Shreeti has an enviable track record of over 26 years in successfully handling family matters. A Director at this dynamic law practice serving the Gerrards Cross community, she has specialised exclusively in family law and provides advice on all issues relating to the breakdown of a relationship where parties are (or have been) married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting. Shreeti’s work includes divorce, dissolution of a civil partnership, separation, nullity, financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, applications for declaration of marital status, cohabitation and separation agreements, injunctions, freezing orders, trusts of land claims and child arrangements. In addition to her family law caseload, she also offers pro bono advice at the Harrow Women’s Centre and Harrow Citizens Advice Bureau. Shreeti is a fluent Gujarati speaker.
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Outstanding service
Shreeti is a fountain of knowledge
Incredibly professional
Emma Roberts
Hine Solicitors
Beaconsfield
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.5 score
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69 reviews
Known for her compassion and support during an emotional and stressful time for her clients, Emma has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of family law and is a Partner at this widely regarded law firm. Her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership...
Known for her compassion and support during an emotional and stressful time for her clients, Emma has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of family law and is a Partner at this widely regarded law firm. Her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues, matters relating to children, and injunctions. Emma is particularly skilled in handling complex financial disputes (often involving assets in different jurisdictions) and challenging child cases. She is a member of Resolution and believes in conducting matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way where possible, but will engage in tough negotiation where necessary.
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So glad to have worked with Hines
A friendly and personable approach
Very efficient service and brilliant communication
Harjas Sehra
Justin Law
Slough
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.7 score
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192 reviews
Recognised for his wide range of expertise and knowledge in family law, Harjas is Head of the Family Law and Financial Settlements department and one of the firm’s Partners. His client cases have led him to develop significant expertise with matters involving children, divorce and domestic violence, with his...
Recognised for his wide range of expertise and knowledge in family law, Harjas is Head of the Family Law and Financial Settlements department and one of the firm’s Partners. His client cases have led him to develop significant expertise with matters involving children, divorce and domestic violence, with his true forte lying in high-net-worth matrimonial disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving multi-jurisdictional assets, trusts, pensions and complex asset holding structures. With a keen eye for case detail and often described as a ‘perfectionist’, Harjas is able to offer strategic and creative solutions that enable clients to protect both themselves and their family.
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Their legal team are so friendly, I highly recommend Justin Law
I have found him to be hugely generous with his time, a great local firm
Highly recommended, very good communication and friendly staff
Naim Qureshi
Blaser Mills
High Wycombe
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.6 score
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126 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ and a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, Naim has a strong reputation in the field of family law after practising exclusively in this area for over 20 years. A Senior Associate at this reputable firm serving the Gerrards Cross...
Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ and a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, Naim has a strong reputation in the field of family law after practising exclusively in this area for over 20 years. A Senior Associate at this reputable firm serving the Gerrards Cross community, he undertakes all forms of family law work and is particularly well versed in the resolution of financial claims following marital/relationship breakdown and disputes over children. His work often involves advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Naim is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, a Resolution member and a trained collaborative lawyer and embraces a non-confrontational approach to help reduce the stress and accomplish a more cost-effective solution for his clients.
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Highly professional would recommend Blaser Mills For all legal matters
They were excellent
You can be confident that you will be well looked after
Amanda Melton
IBB Law
Beaconsfield
Serving Clients in Gerrards Cross
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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5.0 score
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68 reviews
Partner and Head of the Private Client Group at this award-winning law firm, Amanda is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with particular expertise in complex financial aspects of divorce and separation for medium to high-net-worth clients. Recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500 and ranked...
Partner and Head of the Private Client Group at this award-winning law firm, Amanda is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer with particular expertise in complex financial aspects of divorce and separation for medium to high-net-worth clients. Recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers & Partners, Amanda is known for her commitment and diligence in each case and her legal expertise in relation to financial and property disputes. In addition she brings expertise in relation to contentious trust and probate disputes, being a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).
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I would happily recommend them
Efficient, thoughtful
Excellent communication
Claire Fitzgerald
Barrett & Thomson
Slough
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Gerrards Cross area.
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4.0 score
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21 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm and Senior Partner and Head of the Family Department, Claire is a trusted family specialist who works closely with her clients to help them resolve their matrimonial and relationship breakdown issues. With a wealth of experience surpassing 38 years, she advises on divorce,...
A longstanding member of the firm and Senior Partner and Head of the Family Department, Claire is a trusted family specialist who works closely with her clients to help them resolve their matrimonial and relationship breakdown issues. With a wealth of experience surpassing 38 years, she advises on divorce, separation and associated financial disputes as well as matters relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 1996 and a Resolution accredited specialist in private child law and domestic abuse, Claire is able to act on behalf of children and parents in both public and private Children Act cases. She also holds membership with Resolution, the Association of Lawyers for Children, and NALGARO.
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Highly professional and would highly recommend to anybody
Excellent, professional and informed service
They do exactly what they say on the tin
Tony Neocleous
Bird & Lovibond
Uxbridge, West London
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4.6 score
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139 reviews
A longstanding member of the team with a career spanning over 25 years, Tony is a Director at this well established law firm. His wealth of experience allows him to cover family issues that include divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children....
A longstanding member of the team with a career spanning over 25 years, Tony is a Director at this well established law firm. His wealth of experience allows him to cover family issues that include divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children. Tony regularly represents clients in high value divorce cases often in matters in which the other party is represented by large London City firms. He is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and lectures pupil barristers at Lincoln’s Inn in London and The Law Society. Known for his friendly, down-to-earth approach, Tony delivers ‘no nonsense’, pragmatic advice and is keen to reach resolutions as swiftly and amicably as possible. He is highly valued by his clients and colleagues alike with a large percentage of his work coming from personal recommendation.
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Tony's professional advice and support resulted in a very favourable outcome
Tony was instrumental in sorting matters out
Great service
Jacqueline Scott
J Scott & Co
Maidenhead
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5.0 score
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9 reviews
Director and founder of the firm, Jacqueline is widely acknowledged as an expert family law solicitor with over three decades of experience. Committed to bringing value to her clients as they move their lives into the future, while reducing cost and acrimony, she advises on a diverse caseload from...
Director and founder of the firm, Jacqueline is widely acknowledged as an expert family law solicitor with over three decades of experience. Committed to bringing value to her clients as they move their lives into the future, while reducing cost and acrimony, she advises on a diverse caseload from straight-forward divorce cases to complex high-net-worth financial disputes and issues relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, Jacqueline blends her common sense and a wealth of family knowledge and expertise to deal with cases swiftly, professionally and sensitively. As well as her family law work, she also advises on wills, probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Family Law Glossary
Legal terms used on this page
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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Legal Specialism
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Depth of Team
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
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