The 21 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Newport & Nearby
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Stowe Family Law
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Louise Chipchase
Stowe Family Law
South Wales
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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Managing Partner of this highly acclaimed family law firm, Louise is widely acknowledged as an expert family law solicitor with over two decades of experience. Offering thorough, constructive advice on a broad range of family and matrimonial matters, she represents clients on divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, and children law...
Managing Partner of this highly acclaimed family law firm, Louise is widely acknowledged as an expert family law solicitor with over two decades of experience. Offering thorough, constructive advice on a broad range of family and matrimonial matters, she represents clients on divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, and children law cases involving child arrangements, issues about schooling and relocation out of the country. Highly respected by her clients for her wealth of knowledge in financial settlements, she frequently provides assistance in high-net-worth cases, often including substantial and complex business interests, trusts and substantial pensions. Louise is also well versed in wealth protection matters, ensuring that her clients’ financial futures are secure, through well-drafted, robust pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. A committed member of Resolution, Louise can guide clients to settlement, understanding their needs and priorities, and actively resolving issues as swiftly as possible. However, should she need to defend her clients more robustly, she offers the weight of experience and gravitas to comfortably do so. Play the law firm’s video.
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Kay Perrott
Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.0 score
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19 reviews
With an excellent track record in family and children matters, Kay is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well-established legal firm. Her expertise lies in cases involving children, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent...
With an excellent track record in family and children matters, Kay is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well-established legal firm. Her expertise lies in cases involving children, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent both parents and children in court proceedings involving social services and adoption. Kay is able to deal with complex and challenging issues in a calm, focused and when necessary, a robust manner and strives to adopt the approach which will best benefit each individual.
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Jayne Chandler
HPJV Solicitors
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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Joining the firm as a trainee solicitor in 1998, and now Managing Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well respected law firm, Jayne has a strong reputation in the field of family law. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, separation and the...
Joining the firm as a trainee solicitor in 1998, and now Managing Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well respected law firm, Jayne has a strong reputation in the field of family law. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, separation and the associated issues, often involving finances and children. Jayne is also able to provide advice on nuptial agreements, change of name deeds and those wishing to marry abroad. Another area of Jayne’s expertise is the handling of public Children Act proceedings often involving the representation of clients who have had children removed into Local Authority care, as well as regularly providing support for victims of domestic abuse. Jayne is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her skills and expertise in her specialist field.
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Kate Thomas
Harding Evans
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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3.6 score
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144 reviews
Ranked in Chambers & Partners and noted as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, Kate is a talented family solicitor who is described as “extremely capable, proactive and displays an excellent attention to detail”. Partner and the Head of the Family & Matrimonial Department, she has practised exclusively...
Ranked in Chambers & Partners and noted as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, Kate is a talented family solicitor who is described as “extremely capable, proactive and displays an excellent attention to detail”. Partner and the Head of the Family & Matrimonial Department, she has practised exclusively in family law for over 25 years with expertise in all areas, particularly matrimonial, financial remedy proceedings and private law children proceedings. Kate has represented a range of clients in high value, complex and high profile cases including media personalities and sportspeople. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her immense experience and knowledge in her field.
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Nothing is too much trouble which makes dealing with them a pleasure
Always prompt, precise and professional, very helpful and friendly
All staff I have been in contact with were very polite and understanding
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Michael Spoors
Michael Spoors
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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29 reviews
Renowned for his creative approach to problem-solving, in-depth knowledge of case law and strong negotiating skills, Michael is a family law specialist with over 15 years’ experience in advising and representing a broad range of clients. He frequently represents high-net-worth individuals in cases involving highly complex matters including foreign...
Renowned for his creative approach to problem-solving, in-depth knowledge of case law and strong negotiating skills, Michael is a family law specialist with over 15 years’ experience in advising and representing a broad range of clients. He frequently represents high-net-worth individuals in cases involving highly complex matters including foreign assets, private limited companies, trusts and complex disclosure issues. Michael also deals with disputes concerning children, issues surrounding cohabitation and divorce and separation cases. Offering an excellent standard of service with a down-to-earth approach, he is committed to working diligently to achieve the best suitable outcome for his clients.
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Great service
Excellent service
No better people to deal with the most precious matters in our lives
Carly Wilsher
Atkinsons Solicitors
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.8 score
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11 reviews
Described as extremely professional, firm and efficient, Carly is an Associate Solicitor at this well established, niche family law firm. Her experience allows her to cover family issues that include divorce, financial relief cases, cohabitation matters, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children cases involving child arrangements orders,...
Described as extremely professional, firm and efficient, Carly is an Associate Solicitor at this well established, niche family law firm. Her experience allows her to cover family issues that include divorce, financial relief cases, cohabitation matters, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children cases involving child arrangements orders, special guardianship and leave to remove children from the jurisdiction. With a keen eye for detail, she is particularly sought after for her knowledge of financial issues, often involving business assets/income, agricultural and family trust matters. Carly’s aim is to guide clients through what can be a complex and sometimes traumatic time, as smoothly and speedily as possible, putting the interests of her clients first. Carly has also obtained The Law Society advanced accreditation in domestic violence and financial relief.
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Sophie Hughes
Watkins & Gunn
Newport
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.3 score
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21 reviews
With unwavering passion for supporting her clients, a solution-led approach and vast expertise in family law issues, Sophie is a Director and Head of the Family Matters team. She is well versed on divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, and cohabitation disputes with particular expertise in high...
With unwavering passion for supporting her clients, a solution-led approach and vast expertise in family law issues, Sophie is a Director and Head of the Family Matters team. She is well versed on divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, and cohabitation disputes with particular expertise in high value/complex and international cases. With an excellent reputation in her field, Sophie is consistently listed in The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Individual’ and ranked in Chambers UK, being described as “a class act” and a solicitor who “is very practical and understands the complexities and details of cases very well”. Sophie is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Committee, a member of Resolution as well as an accredited specialist, and is also able to provide collaborative law services to her clients.
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Sophie was able to use her wealth of experience and professionalism to help me
Guiding and above all caring about the outcome
Sophie was calm and reassuring
Sandra Horwood
J A Hughes
Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Sandra has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters for over 36 years and her position as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme reflects her expertise in this area of law. Head...
Exceptionally popular with clients for her thorough yet supportive approach, Sandra has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters for over 36 years and her position as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme reflects her expertise in this area of law. Head of the Matrimonial and Family Department, she acts for clients on a range of matters including divorce, children and financial disputes, including both private and Legal Aid work. Sandra is also an experienced and highly regarded collaborative lawyer and uses the process to achieve amicable, well-considered settlements for her clients, avoiding court and saving stress and expense.
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The service we have always received here has been excellent
We always feel confident they have our best interests at heart
Fantastic winning solicitors - fair and just!
Alun Jones
Alun Jones Family Law
Central Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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29 reviews
Founder and Director of this specialist family law firm established in 2005, Alun has been practising exclusively in family law since 1997. Passionate about assisting couples and families to reach amicable, long term agreements following a relationship breakdown, he provides advice and assistance on a range of matters including...
Founder and Director of this specialist family law firm established in 2005, Alun has been practising exclusively in family law since 1997. Passionate about assisting couples and families to reach amicable, long term agreements following a relationship breakdown, he provides advice and assistance on a range of matters including divorce, separation, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, complex financial settlements and disputes regarding children. A member of Resolution and experienced in collaborative law and mediation, Alun is committed to resolving issues without the added pressure and costs associated with court proceedings.
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Provided wise guidance
Extremely grateful for all the work Alun did
I can highly recommend this firm
Lisa Evans
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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A Director at this specialist family law firm, Lisa can expertly navigate any issues relating to family and relationship breakdown. Practising in family law since 1996, she offers advice and assistance on a range of matters with a particular specialism in financial cases, including those of high net worth. Lisa will always support an alternate dispute resolution approach to a client’s case, carefully outlining the options that are available to them, and is an accredited mediator as well as a dedicated member of Resolution. If court proceedings are necessary, Lisa is a keen and confident advocate and will provide representation to her clients to ensure continuity with their case. She is appreciated for her compassion and empathy as well as her robust and forthright approach which gives clients the confidence that they will be represented well.
Matthew Wells
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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4.8 score
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With a solid reputation in the field of family law and a former Head of one of the largest family law teams in South Wales, Matthew brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his role of Director at this highly regarded family law firm. He handles a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding his clients through their divorce and separation, and associated financial and children disputes. Collaboratively trained and an accredited specialist with Resolution, Matthew aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of any children. He is known for achieving sensible and advantageous outcomes for his clients with a down-to-earth, considered approach to his family law cases.
Nia Thomas
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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Specialising in family law for over 13 years with extensive experience in a wide range of diverse and complex matters, Nia is an Associate Director at this reputable specialist family law firm. She is well versed in handling high-net-worth and complex cases, often representing clients in disputes involving businesses, substantial pensions and overseas assets. Nia is also experienced in dealing with disputes in relation to child arrangements, as well as negotiating complex pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Holding Resolution membership for a number of years, Nia is committed to promoting a constructive approach to family issues, aiming to resolve matters through sensible and robust negotiations. Nia is also a confident advocate and can represent her clients’ interests if negotiations are, for any reason, unsuccessful. Clients appreciate Nia’s sensible and productive approach as well as her empathetic style. She is a first language Welsh speaker and is happy to conduct her legal advice and advocacy through the medium of English or Welsh.
Bethany Davies
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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Bethany deals with all aspects of family law and is somewhat a rising star in the region. An Associate Solicitor at this well regarded family law firm, she handles the full range of matters, specifically divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and private children cases. Bethany is also able to provide advice to unmarried couples in relation to property ownership disputes and as well as handle domestic abuse injunction matters. As a member of Resolution, Bethany’s approach to family matters is conciliatory rather than litigious, meaning that she attempts to encourage parties to consider constructive solutions to their issues, rather than resolve matters using the court process. Offering sensible, practical advice, Bethany has a sympathetic understanding of her clients’ needs and is committed to supporting them during times of emotional upset and stress.
Nel Roberts
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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4.8 score
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Dedicated to working hard to protect her clients’ interests, Nel is a friendly and approachable family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this well respected family law firm. She specialises in divorce, separation and associated financial and children disputes for married and unmarried couples and has expertise in negotiating settlements with a focus on minimising costs and maximising the outcome for her clients. Nel blends practical and realistic advice with empathy and compassion to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of a family dispute or relationship breakdown.
Lowri Walters
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
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Lowri is a specialist family law solicitor who prides herself on her practical, no-nonsense approach to family law matters and is committed to offering a clear and supportive service. She advises a range of domestic and international clients on divorce, separation, financial and private children matters, and cohabitee disputes in relation to property ownership. Lowri’s clients appreciate her approachable and sympathetic manner, putting them at ease and providing guidance throughout the whole process. She is also passionate about making a difference in the local community and, in her spare time, is part of the University of South Wales Legal Advice Clinic working with students to provide free legal advice. Lowri is able to converse in Welsh to her clients, if required.
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Grant Stephens
Grant Stephens Family Law
Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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Founder of this specialist award-winning family law firm, Grant has a strong reputation for offering exceptional collaborative family law support to a wide range of clients in South Wales and the south west of England. Throughout his career, he has achieved a great number of successful outcomes, and is...
Founder of this specialist award-winning family law firm, Grant has a strong reputation for offering exceptional collaborative family law support to a wide range of clients in South Wales and the south west of England. Throughout his career, he has achieved a great number of successful outcomes, and is renowned for his expertise in complex divorce and financial matters for high-profile clients, as well as providing advice on nuptial agreements, cases with an international element, inherited wealth, protracted child arrangement disputes and complex business interests. A skilled negotiator and trained collaborative lawyer, Grant is renowned for his determination to achieve an early resolution in each and every case, believing that the court process should be viewed as a last resort. If the court process is unavoidable, he is an accomplished advocate and strives to secure the best outcome for his clients.
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Extremely impressed with the representation I had from them in court
From the first phone call to subsequent court hearings the work was impeccable
Melanie Hamer
Wendy Hopkins Family Law
Central Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.3 score
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57 reviews
Recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and listed as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition, Melanie is a highly experienced family and divorce solicitor and founder of this specialist family law practice. She has considerable experience in high-net-worth divorce cases, pre-nuptial agreements and complex disputes involving...
Recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and listed as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition, Melanie is a highly experienced family and divorce solicitor and founder of this specialist family law practice. She has considerable experience in high-net-worth divorce cases, pre-nuptial agreements and complex disputes involving children and has acted for high profile celebrity clients. A member of Resolution, she is known for her strong client handling and negotiation skills. Melanie regularly provides advice and comment in the press and on radio about topical family law issues and business matters.
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Melanie Hamer who supported me, protected me
She was extremely thorough in her advice
Wendy Hopkins family law helped me through a difficult time
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Chris Barber
Robertsons Solicitors
Central Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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A Director in the Family and Matrimonial team, Chris is an expert no-nonsense, yet personable family lawyer and divorce solicitor with an incredible amount of experience in all elements of family law. Noted for his depth of legal knowledge and his dedication to resolving complex matters swiftly and amicably,...
A Director in the Family and Matrimonial team, Chris is an expert no-nonsense, yet personable family lawyer and divorce solicitor with an incredible amount of experience in all elements of family law. Noted for his depth of legal knowledge and his dedication to resolving complex matters swiftly and amicably, he specialises in financial cases, cohabitee disputes and children matters between both divorcing couples and partners (including those in same sex relationships). Recognised in The Legal 500, Chris is described as “approachable and calming” and clients value his pragmatic and considered manner when handling their cases. He is also a Resolution accredited family law solicitor and a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children.
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Was able to get great advice regarding a settlement agreement
Very happy with the service
A big thank you for all your hard work
Lee Douglas Davies
JNP Legal
Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.3 score
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36 reviews
Lee is the Head of the firm’s family department and he advises on all aspects of family law with a particular emphasis on divorce, separation, and Children Act matters. He advises and represents clients in financial remedy cases in divorce proceedings involving significant assets, overseas property, business interests, investments,...
Lee is the Head of the firm’s family department and he advises on all aspects of family law with a particular emphasis on divorce, separation, and Children Act matters. He advises and represents clients in financial remedy cases in divorce proceedings involving significant assets, overseas property, business interests, investments, and pensions. He also advises clients on cohabitation disputes including applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Additionally, Lee has expertise in complex child arrangement matters before the Family Court involving the living arrangements for children and the time they spend with their parents following the breakdown of family relationships. Lee is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme.
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Did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it
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Service was efficient and conducted in a professional, but friendly manner
Charlotte Willis
Francis & Co
Chepstow
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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20 reviews
Warm, supportive and highly professional, Charlotte is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer who has over 18 years’ experience in family and matrimonial issues. Partner in the Family Law team, she acts for clients on divorce, separation, financial and property issues arising from a relationship breakdown, children matters...
Warm, supportive and highly professional, Charlotte is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer who has over 18 years’ experience in family and matrimonial issues. Partner in the Family Law team, she acts for clients on divorce, separation, financial and property issues arising from a relationship breakdown, children matters including child arrangements, adoption and special guardianship cases. Charlotte is also experienced in conveyancing matters which is often useful when a former matrimonial home is being sold as the result of a separation. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, she aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children.
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Luke Dixon
Martyn Prowel Gartsides
Central Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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137 reviews
Head of the Family Law Department and a trained collaborative lawyer, Luke promotes a collaborative approach to resolving family disputes and has a wealth of experience supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements. He deals with all matters arising out of a relationship breakdown including divorce and separation,...
Head of the Family Law Department and a trained collaborative lawyer, Luke promotes a collaborative approach to resolving family disputes and has a wealth of experience supporting families to reach amicable and fair settlements. He deals with all matters arising out of a relationship breakdown including divorce and separation, children issues and financial disputes. Valued for his warm and professional approach to his cases, Luke prides himself on offering highly specialised advice on what can be a life-changing and stressful situation and ensures that his clients are protected against unnecessary costs.
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Joanna Purnell
Nicol Denvir & Purnell
Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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12 reviews
With an exceptional track record in the field of family law for over 30 years, Joanna is a longstanding Partner and Head of the Private Family Law Department. She offers pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward in matters relating to separation and...
With an exceptional track record in the field of family law for over 30 years, Joanna is a longstanding Partner and Head of the Private Family Law Department. She offers pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward in matters relating to separation and divorce, with a particular emphasis on financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown. A member of Resolution and one of the few trained collaborative lawyers in the Wales area, Joanna is committed to resolving family issues by agreement. where possible, and clients can feel assured that she will aim for a fair and conflict free outcome. Joanna also holds a Resolution accredited specialism in children law, finances and domestic violence and is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.
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Stella Baldwin
Fonseca & Partners
Abergavenny
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.8 score
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9 reviews
An exceptionally talented family solicitor with over 30 years’ experience exclusively in family law, Stella is widely respected for her strong negotiation skills and her ability to offer honest, constructive legal advice in a supportive and friendly manner. Partner and Head of the Family Team, she represents individuals on...
An exceptionally talented family solicitor with over 30 years’ experience exclusively in family law, Stella is widely respected for her strong negotiation skills and her ability to offer honest, constructive legal advice in a supportive and friendly manner. Partner and Head of the Family Team, she represents individuals on a range of matters arising from relationship breakdown and has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme since 2002, demonstrating her level of expertise and competence. Her work includes advising on divorce, complex financial issues, cohabitee disputes, child arrangements and child relocation cases. She is also able to provide assistance in relation to wills, probate and power of attorney applications.
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My family solicitor for at least 15 years - friendly helpful & easy to work with
Professional, friendly and helpful
Charlotte Leyshon
Lux Family Law
North Cardiff
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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Specialising in family law since 2003 and founder of this boutique family law firm, Charlotte is a family law expert and is committed to providing an innovative, exclusive and personalised service to her clients. She has acted on behalf of a range of clients including celebrities, entrepreneurs, business men...
Specialising in family law since 2003 and founder of this boutique family law firm, Charlotte is a family law expert and is committed to providing an innovative, exclusive and personalised service to her clients. She has acted on behalf of a range of clients including celebrities, entrepreneurs, business men and women and city professionals on matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, child arrangements and financial settlements. Her unwavering passion for her clients, her solution-led approach and her empathetic and professional stance on all matters has given Charlotte an enviable reputation within the legal sector.
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Charlotte Squire Davies
Star Legal
Chepstow
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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3.5 score
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4 reviews
Recognised for her ability to build trusting relationships with her clients and for offering practical, thoughtful advice and support, Charlotte has over 16 years’ experience to draw upon in her role as a Partner and family solicitor at this thriving law firm. Specialising in divorce, separation, financial settlement matters...
Recognised for her ability to build trusting relationships with her clients and for offering practical, thoughtful advice and support, Charlotte has over 16 years’ experience to draw upon in her role as a Partner and family solicitor at this thriving law firm. Specialising in divorce, separation, financial settlement matters and child arrangements, she aims to reach a swift and fair conclusion to family issues, enabling her clients and their families to move on to a new chapter. When court proceedings are unavoidable, Charlotte is able to argue her clients’ position robustly and with confidence.
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Friendly, approachable and quick to respond
Certainly use them again
Highly recommend
Mel Bevan-Evans
Bevan-Evans & Capehorn
Chepstow
Serving Clients in Newport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newport area.
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4.3 score
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8 reviews
A specialist family law and divorce solicitor for over 18 years, Mel has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of being co-founder of this highly regarded law firm. She can provide advice on all types of family matters...
A specialist family law and divorce solicitor for over 18 years, Mel has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of being co-founder of this highly regarded law firm. She can provide advice on all types of family matters including divorce and the associated financial negotiations, children matters such as disputes regarding contact and maintenance, marital agreements, and issues between cohabiting couples. Mel is currently President of Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society, and is also President of the Association of South West Law Society.
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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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