The 14 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Grimsby & Nearby
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Divorce & Separation
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Financial Orders and Maintenance
International Divorce and Child Abduction
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Injunction and Occupational Orders
Unmarried Couple and Cohabitation Disputes
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Joanne Major
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm...
A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm and with the last 25 years of her legal career specialising in family and matrimonial cases, Joanne has built an enviable reputation as a professional who is as tenacious as she is caring, and who offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes. Joanne is one of a small group of family law solicitors in the UK to achieve “Hall of Fame” status in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Directory – the highest ranking possible – for her work and reputation nationally as a divorce and family lawyer of excellence. Offering a trusted guiding hand to her clients, she prides herself on her straight-talking yet calm approach, always going the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate good settlements for her clients are reflected by her wealth of 5 star reviews, making her a very popular choice, often through recommendation from past clients as well as other professionals in the legal sector. With a significant depth of experience in all areas of family breakdown, Joanne’s cases regularly involve disputes over finances such as property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. As part of her role as Managing Director, she also mentors her growing team, recruiting like-minded family lawyers who have the high expectations and drive to thrive in this nationally recognised family law firm.
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Her approach was very professional whilst at the same time being understanding
Superb professionalism at all times. the staff were lovely, made to feel at ease
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John Peacock
Paul Rudd
Grimsby
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.5 score
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90 reviews
Client focused and personable, John is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to his clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of all areas of family law, he represents a range of clients...
Client focused and personable, John is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to his clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of all areas of family law, he represents a range of clients on divorce and the financial consequences of a marriage breakdown, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and matters relating to children. John is praised for his sensitive, constructive approach to his cases which allows him to work closely with families to achieve the best possible outcome for all involved.
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Handled quickly & efficiently
Very good experience and always a phone call away
Professional & yet personal approach
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Deborah Linford
Sills & Betteridge
Grimsby
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.3 score
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6 reviews
Admitted as a solicitor in 2001, Deborah is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, advising on all issues relating to divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, and pre-nuptial agreements. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and a Resolution accredited...
Admitted as a solicitor in 2001, Deborah is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, advising on all issues relating to divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, and pre-nuptial agreements. She is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and a Resolution accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and children law. Known for her caring and approachable manner, Deborah provides support and empathy to her clients as well as pursuing their rights with vigour in order to achieve the best possible outcome. She is also able to provide assistance on immigration cases and is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association.
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Lisa Moore
Bridge McFarland
Grimsby
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.2 score
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56 reviews
Head of the Family Department, Lisa offers a holistic and progressive approach to family law, recognising her clients’ emotional needs as well as their legal requirements and deals with matters relating to divorce, separation, finances and children issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and agreements for cohabiting couples. As a collaborative lawyer...
Head of the Family Department, Lisa offers a holistic and progressive approach to family law, recognising her clients’ emotional needs as well as their legal requirements and deals with matters relating to divorce, separation, finances and children issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and agreements for cohabiting couples. As a collaborative lawyer and a qualified mediator, Lisa promotes a non-confrontational approach to her cases and works to achieve a fair outcome for all parties, within a reasonable timescale and cost.
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Brilliant staff
Helpful & professional staff
Pleasure to work with
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Ben Pepperell
Pepperells Solicitors
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.2 score
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38 reviews
Chief Executive and a family law expert at this dynamic, forward-thinking law firm, Ben has established a strong reputation for offering high quality legal advice and representation alongside a high level of client care. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm over the last 10 years...
Chief Executive and a family law expert at this dynamic, forward-thinking law firm, Ben has established a strong reputation for offering high quality legal advice and representation alongside a high level of client care. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm over the last 10 years and is sought after for his expertise in complex divorce and separation cases, often representing high-net-worth individuals. A mediator and a collaborative lawyer, Ben has a successful track record for resolving matrimonial and family disputes constructively and amicably, avoiding court proceedings where possible. He is also able to provide advice in relation to TOLATA claims, Inheritance Act claims and contentious wills and probate disputes.
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Excellent work
Very good, professional service
Highly recommend
Andrea Cooper
Mason Baggott and Garton
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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3.9 score
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61 reviews
With a reputation for being calm, pragmatic and client-focused and for providing a high level of expertise in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Andrea is an accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor. With over 34 years' experience to call upon, she advises on a range of matters from divorce...
With a reputation for being calm, pragmatic and client-focused and for providing a high level of expertise in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Andrea is an accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor. With over 34 years’ experience to call upon, she advises on a range of matters from divorce and separation, to financial settlements and children cases. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 1999, she has an enviable track record for successfully handling family matters for clients from all walks of life.
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Friendly people
Extremely well prepared
Highly recommended
Tracy Talbot
Symes Bains Broomer
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.3 score
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50 reviews
Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Tracy has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters for over 20 years. An Associate Solicitor, she offers high quality advice on divorce, civil partnerships, separation, cohabitation issues, financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown, domestic violence...
Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Tracy has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters for over 20 years. An Associate Solicitor, she offers high quality advice on divorce, civil partnerships, separation, cohabitation issues, financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown, domestic violence cases and private children matters. Collaboratively trained, Tracy embraces a non-confrontational approach to help reduce the stress and accomplish a more cost-effective solution for her clients.
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I was impressed with the courtesy, unhurried explanation of certain documents
Helpful, understanding and efficient, giving me support and a great service
Sam Carter
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of...
With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.
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Sam’s approach towards matters were always calm, & communicated well
The advice I received was for the best interests of my children
Outstanding professional, very knowledgeable with a sensible outlook
Sharon Carr
BG Solicitors
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.0 score
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19 reviews
A member of the firm since 1999 and now a Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Sharon is a highly regarded family law specialist in the Grimsby area. Representing a range of individuals from all backgrounds and circumstances, she is skilled at deciphering complex legal matters into...
A member of the firm since 1999 and now a Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Sharon is a highly regarded family law specialist in the Grimsby area. Representing a range of individuals from all backgrounds and circumstances, she is skilled at deciphering complex legal matters into simple terms and helping her clients to make well informed decisions in cases involving divorce, judicial separation, cohabitation, civil partnerships and injunction proceedings. Sharon and her team are also experienced in Children Act proceedings including dealing with hearings in both Magistrates and County Court. Known for her understanding and supportive approach, Sharon works hard to find the most suitable solutions for her clients and their families and deals with each case in a professional, efficient and sensitive way.
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Nicola Casey
Hetts Solicitors
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.8 score
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339 reviews
Recognised for her incisive strategic thinking and her empathetic approach to family cases, Nicola is a highly competent divorce solicitor and family lawyer. Head of the firm’s Family Department, she oversees all types of family law matters including divorce, separation, issues relating to children, and the drafting of pre-nuptial...
Recognised for her incisive strategic thinking and her empathetic approach to family cases, Nicola is a highly competent divorce solicitor and family lawyer. Head of the firm’s Family Department, she oversees all types of family law matters including divorce, separation, issues relating to children, and the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Nicola strives hard for her clients, supporting and listening to them during an often anxious and unsettling time, and is a skilled negotiator when required. She is committed to helping her clients take a constructive, less adversarial approach to divorce and family disputes, always aiming for fair and workable solutions.
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Great service, would definitely use again
All queries answered promptly
Professional, efficient, helpful
Annie Mitchell
BRR Law
Scunthorpe
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.7 score
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205 reviews
Handling thousands of family cases during her 30 year career, Annie is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives at this well regarded law firm. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, and both private and public children cases including child arrangements and care...
Handling thousands of family cases during her 30 year career, Annie is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives at this well regarded law firm. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, and both private and public children cases including child arrangements and care proceedings. A member of Resolution, Annie approaches each case in a sensitive and constructive way, seeking to reach an amicable resolution where possible. Where required, she is able to support clients in court proceedings and regularly appears at the local family courts. Annie offers a holistic and progressive approach to family law, recognising her clients’ emotional needs as well as their legal requirements.
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Keen to build a relationship
Impressed with the service and assistance we received on a fairly short notice
Excellent service, very nice people, very helpful
Diane Genders
Diane Genders
Lincoln
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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3.2 score
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17 reviews
Founder of this specialist family law firm, Diane brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge to her family work and is a highly regarded expert in her field. Passionate about supporting families during an emotionally challenging time, she offers advice and representation on a range of matters including...
Founder of this specialist family law firm, Diane brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge to her family work and is a highly regarded expert in her field. Passionate about supporting families during an emotionally challenging time, she offers advice and representation on a range of matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership disputes, cohabitee issues and cases relating to children. Diane’s niche is in complex financial settlements, and she has represented clients in cases involving businesses, pensions, and foreign property. A qualified mediator, she is committed to promoting agreements in family disputes, when appropriate, and encouraging both parties to put the interests of any children at the heart of their decision making.
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Would highly recommend
The perfect amount of empathy
Diane put me straight at ease
Neil Denny
Chattertons Solicitors
Lincoln
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.7 score
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35 reviews
With a strong track record in family law cases that spans over 25 years, Neil is a highly regarded family law specialist serving the Grimsby area. A Partner in the Family team, he acts on behalf of clients dealing with a broad range of situations arising out of a...
With a strong track record in family law cases that spans over 25 years, Neil is a highly regarded family law specialist serving the Grimsby area. A Partner in the Family team, he acts on behalf of clients dealing with a broad range of situations arising out of a relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, same sex relationships, financial claims upon separation involving pensions, businesses and family trusts, and Children Act applications. An experienced collaborative lawyer and author of The Collaborative Law Companion, Neil strongly supports the resolution of issues through negotiation, rather than through the courts.
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Excellent service, really take care of you
Pleasant people, very friendly & helpful
Very efficient throughout with appropriate explanations provided
Nick Aspley
Ringrose Law
Lincoln
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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3.9 score
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48 reviews
Priding himself on his commitment to client care with much of his caseload originating from past client recommendations, Nick is a highly regarded family law expert and Head of the Family Law team. With a three decade track record under his belt, he represents a range of clients on...
Priding himself on his commitment to client care with much of his caseload originating from past client recommendations, Nick is a highly regarded family law expert and Head of the Family Law team. With a three decade track record under his belt, he represents a range of clients on divorce and separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes involving business assets, property abroad and pension claims, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. Adopting a constructive and collaborative approach to his cases, he provides pragmatic and family focused advice to his clients, offering alternative dispute resolution options so that matters can be dealt with outside of court where possible. However, if court proceedings are necessary, he will not hesitate to make an appropriate application to the court, including in cases of urgency and need.
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Excellent service always friendly and they know their stuff - highly recommend
Friendly staff, knowledgeable, helpful, caring, efficient
Georgia Corby
Dale & Co
Lincoln
Serving Clients in Grimsby
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.4 score
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27 reviews
With a calm, compassionate approach to her cases, Georgia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor and heads up the Family Department at this well respected law firm. She can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship – from divorce and separation,...
With a calm, compassionate approach to her cases, Georgia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor and heads up the Family Department at this well respected law firm. She can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship – from divorce and separation, to cases relating to children and financial and property disputes. Georgia is a member of Resolution and strongly 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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Very professional, empathy and understanding
The staff are very approachable and friendly
Totally professional and very helpful and friendly
Lisa Boileau
Wilkin Chapman
Lincoln
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.0 score
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36 reviews
Garnering a reputation for being a proactive, insightful, tenacious and highly capable family lawyer, Lisa is a Partner and Head of the Private Client division at this reputable law firm. She has wide ranging experience across all areas of family and matrimonial law including divorce, judicial separation, domestic violence,...
Garnering a reputation for being a proactive, insightful, tenacious and highly capable family lawyer, Lisa is a Partner and Head of the Private Client division at this reputable law firm. She has wide ranging experience across all areas of family and matrimonial law including divorce, judicial separation, domestic violence, cohabitee property matters and private children proceedings. She is particularly sought after for her expertise and knowledge of complex financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Keen to resolve family disputes using alternative dispute resolution options, Lisa was one of the first legal experts to qualify as a family law arbitrator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and she is also an experienced mediator. Recognised in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, she is described as a “truly formidable performer…whose grasp of detail and ability to find the game changing factors in a case is amazing”.
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Excellent service, knowledgeable, efficient and approachable staff
They got the job done despite endless hurdles, would definitely recommend
Monica Clifton
Faith Williams Law
Lincoln
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Grimsby area.
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4.3 score
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15 reviews
A family law practitioner for 40 years, Monica has a vast wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law. She is committed to securing the best possible outcome for her clients, whether in relation to the beginning of a relationship, its end or issues regarding finances or children....
A family law practitioner for 40 years, Monica has a vast wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law. She is committed to securing the best possible outcome for her clients, whether in relation to the beginning of a relationship, its end or issues regarding finances or children. Monica has amassed a significant amount of experience in high-net-worth cases, which often involve complex issues, and pension arrangements. Committed to resolving her family cases constructively and amicably, Monica is able to offer mediation services, having been qualified since 2012, and takes a conciliatory approach when this is in the best interests of her clients. She is a longstanding member of Resolution and a member of the Family Mediation Council and the Family Mediation Association. Known for being approachable and calm, Monica is a firm favourite amongst her clients.
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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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Award Winning
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Client Focused
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Reported Cases
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Price Band
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Proven History
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Legal Specialism
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
Rising Star
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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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