The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Otley & Nearby
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Stowe Family Law
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangements
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
Arbitration
Mediation & Collaborative Law
Civil Partnership Dissolution
Foreign Divorce
International Child Abduction
Inheritance Disputes
Asst Tracing & Hidden Assets
Domestic Abuse
Void/Voidable Marriages
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Sarah Barr Young
Stowe Family Law
West Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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A Managing Partner at this widely respected specialist family law firm, Sarah is lauded as a first-class family law expert who adopts a holistic approach to her family law cases. Valued for her empathy and commitment to alleviating the stress of a relationship breakdown, she advises and represents clients...
A Managing Partner at this widely respected specialist family law firm, Sarah is lauded as a first-class family law expert who adopts a holistic approach to her family law cases. Valued for her empathy and commitment to alleviating the stress of a relationship breakdown, she advises and represents clients in the process of divorce, those who have not been married and those who have entered into a civil partnership. Her substantial experience also includes complex financial cases involving substantial income and capital, both in the UK and internationally, as well as a variety of financial, business, and trust structures. Sarah is also regularly instructed in child law matters, cases relating to the international relocation of children, cohabitation issues and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. A Resolution member and recognised as an accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and private children law, Sarah is skilled at providing a non-confrontational approach to solving the problems faced by her clients, always prioritising their interests and objectives first and foremost. Play the law firm’s video.
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A pleasure to deal with at a tricky time
Exceptional advocates
Came via a recommendation and I cannot recommend them more
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
West Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’,...
Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach.
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A fantastic job dealing with everything professionally and quickly
He is thorough, knowledgeable and takes no nonsense
Responsive, considerate and very professional
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Sarah Laughey
Ison Harrison
Ilkley
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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A dedicated family law expert with over 16 years’ experience practising exclusively in this area of law, Sarah is a Director and Head of the Private Family Law team. Her practice involves a wide spectrum of matters from divorce and separation to related financial, children and domestic abuse cases....
A dedicated family law expert with over 16 years’ experience practising exclusively in this area of law, Sarah is a Director and Head of the Private Family Law team. Her practice involves a wide spectrum of matters from divorce and separation to related financial, children and domestic abuse cases. Well versed in financial disputes with varying levels of money available to the parties, she is regularly instructed by high-net-worth individuals who have complicated assets including multiple properties (in the UK and abroad), businesses, shareholdings, and pension policies. Sarah is also skilled in children cases and advises on child arrangement orders, prohibited steps and specific issue orders, as well as parental responsibility and special guardianship cases. She has been a Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse since 2012, as well as a member of Resolution. Although she is able to represent clients in cases through to final hearing, her ultimate aim is to settle them in a fair and reasonable manner, and before extensive litigation has become necessary.
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Katharine Baker
Newstead & Walker
Otley
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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33 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1992, Katharine has built up a strong reputation in dispute resolution in both family and civil litigation and is Head of both the Family department and Dispute Resolution department. Offering a friendly, professional and respectful service, Katharine provides advice on the full range of...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1992, Katharine has built up a strong reputation in dispute resolution in both family and civil litigation and is Head of both the Family department and Dispute Resolution department. Offering a friendly, professional and respectful service, Katharine provides advice on the full range of family matters including acting for clients with sizeable means as well as those with more modest means. She regularly acts for separating non-married parties on cohabitation claims as well as those in dispute over child arrangements, and always aims to reach child focused solutions which put the child’s welfare as priority. Katharine embraces all methods of alternative dispute resolution, being an accredited and trained family mediator herself as well as a trained and practising family collaborative practitioner, and her approach is to reach a settlement in the best way for the particular client. If required, Katharine is able to offer skilled advocacy in all local county (and family) courts for civil cases, family divorces and financial disputes, child arrangements.
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Always had great service, can’t fault
Friendly, caring and they do a great job
Efficient and professional, good clear communication
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Justine Osmotherley
Clarion
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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4.3 score
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46 reviews
Justine has been a specialist matrimonial and family solicitor for over 25 years and heads the Private Client Services team. Dealing with a wide range of clients, typically high-net-worth, she advises on all aspects of divorce and family law with particular expertise in financial disputes and is a Resolution...
Justine has been a specialist matrimonial and family solicitor for over 25 years and heads the Private Client Services team. Dealing with a wide range of clients, typically high-net-worth, she advises on all aspects of divorce and family law with particular expertise in financial disputes and is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial provision and domestic violence. Justine also offers advice and assistance on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Commended in The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Spear’s 500, she is lauded for her straight talking approach, her impressive technical legal skills and the practical support she provides her clients. Justine is also a trained collaborative lawyer. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Clarion have supported us on both long & short journeys - highly recommend
Put my mind at ease and excellent client facilities
Great firm, great people.
Adam Hall
Grahame Stowe Bateson
Bramley
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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39 reviews
Praised for his straightforward, client friendly approach with an eye for detail, Adam represents clients in all areas of family law, with particular expertise in cases relating to children, including disputes over child arrangements, public law proceedings, care and child protection matters. A member of The Law Society’s Children...
Praised for his straightforward, client friendly approach with an eye for detail, Adam represents clients in all areas of family law, with particular expertise in cases relating to children, including disputes over child arrangements, public law proceedings, care and child protection matters. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to represent parents, extended family members and children themselves in cases where the Local Authority are involved. Adam is a confident court advocate and has experience in both the family courts and the High Court and aims to provide clients with consistency from the first appointment in the office through to representation in court. Clients appreciate Adam’s professional, yet down-to-earth manner, putting them at ease and providing guidance throughout the whole process.
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Extremely happy and so was the rest of our family.
Definitely glad we used Grahame Stowe
Very friendly staff
Rachel Spencer Robb
LCF Law
Ilkley
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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4.4 score
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22 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law team who are described in The Legal 500 as "practical and solution-focused", Rachel is a family law specialist held in high regard by her clients and colleagues. She is able to offer advice and representation on all family related issues with particular...
Partner and Head of the Family Law team who are described in The Legal 500 as “practical and solution-focused”, Rachel is a family law specialist held in high regard by her clients and colleagues. She is able to offer advice and representation on all family related issues with particular expertise in the financial aspects of family law involving the protection of wealth and the impact of separation and divorce on businesses, pensions and other client assets. Rachel is also well versed in children matters with a focus on child care arrangements and is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme. A member of Resolution, an accredited mediator and a trained collaborative lawyer, she is keen to conclude cases in a constructive and non-confrontational manner, whilst maintaining her reputation as a firm but fair negotiator as the need arises. Rachel has appeared on BBC Radio as well as local media channels and regularly hosts seminars on the topical legal issues that may have an impact on her clients.
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Received an excellent service
I really appreciate your friendly advice and prompt completion of the work
Customer focused
Sabeena Din
Milson Legal Solicitors
Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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5.0 score
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35 reviews
Practising exclusively in family law for over 20 years, Sabeena is founder of this specialist family law firm which prides itself on its modern approach and commitment to client care. She covers a wide range of services representing the needs of married couples, cohabitees, and parents on all family...
Practising exclusively in family law for over 20 years, Sabeena is founder of this specialist family law firm which prides itself on its modern approach and commitment to client care. She covers a wide range of services representing the needs of married couples, cohabitees, and parents on all family related matters with a specific interest in domestic abuse, child arrangement disputes and forced marriages. Sabeena also has significant knowledge of Asian cultural issues arising from family conflicts and is a popular choice for individuals in the Asian community. As a member of Resolution, she seeks to find non-confrontational ways of settling disputes, prioritising the needs of children where appropriate, and is praised for her personable and professional approach. Sabeena is a fluent speaker of five languages: English, Urdu, Mirpuri, Hindi and Punjabi. View the solicitor’s key information.
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I would highly recommend
Very professional and always there to talk if you need her
Your efforts have had a profound impact on my life
Adrian Clossick
Stewarts
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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4 reviews
Described in Chambers UK as a solicitor who is "a respected figure in the market... offers a deep knowledge of matrimonial finance issues. Sources regard him as very bright, enthusiastic and able", Adrian is Head of the Divorce and Family team and a renowned specialist in matrimonial finance. He...
Described in Chambers UK as a solicitor who is “a respected figure in the market… offers a deep knowledge of matrimonial finance issues. Sources regard him as very bright, enthusiastic and able”, Adrian is Head of the Divorce and Family team and a renowned specialist in matrimonial finance. He provides high quality advice and assistance on cases involving trusts (both on and offshore), commercial and tax issues, family businesses, inherited wealth, international aspects and the tracing of assets. He also has considerable expertise in the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and the treatment of personal injury damages on divorce. Adrian’s work also includes cohabitation claims, including the property rights of unmarried families, as well as disputes relating to children. He is a former Chair of Resolution in the region and remains an active member, as well as an accredited specialist in ancillary relief (HNW), emergency remedies in ancillary relief and cohabitation. Adrian is a trained collaborative lawyer and clients appreciate his ” ability to get straight to the nub of the issue and advise in a very clear and practical way”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Professional from the first minute to the last
Cannot fault in any way
Simply the BEST
Lyn Ayrton
Lake Legal
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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This law firm and this lawyer have been highlighted by the Legal 500 as being 'highly capable'.
Regarded as one of the most effective practitioners in family law in the Otley area, Lyn is a Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Team. She has practised exclusively in family law for over 30 years and has invaluable experience in dealing with complex and high value...
Regarded as one of the most effective practitioners in family law in the Otley area, Lyn is a Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Team. She has practised exclusively in family law for over 30 years and has invaluable experience in dealing with complex and high value financial settlements arising from divorce and separation. Listed in The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’, she is described as “truly excellent” and “superb as a technical lawyer, negotiator and advisor to her clients whom she supports to her utmost whilst always being prepared to deliver bad news”. Passionate about alternative forms of dispute resolution, Lyn is a trained collaborative lawyer and a qualified Family Law Arbitrator, one of only a handful in the Yorkshire region. She is also a member of Resolution, a member of the Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Clients appreciate Lyn’s pragmatic approach and value her sound advice, judgement and experience and she is a regular contributor on radio and in the press, both locally and nationally. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Andrea Dyer
Ward Hadaway
Central Leeds
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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7 reviews
Described as offering “impeccable service”, Andrea has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner in the Family team. Her work covers a broad spectrum of family issues, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting pre-nuptial and...
Described as offering “impeccable service”, Andrea has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner in the Family team. Her work covers a broad spectrum of family issues, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She takes a common sense approach to her cases and is valued for her approachability, empathy and accessibility. As a committed member of Resolution, Andrea always aims to achieve a fair settlement for her clients in a cost effective, non-confrontational and constructive way.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Good law firm
Experienced lawyers
Quality advice
Sara Rutter
Walker Foster
Silsden
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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50 reviews
Head of the Family department with a successful track record in family law cases for over 30 years, Sara is a well regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. Sara also represents parents and...
Head of the Family department with a successful track record in family law cases for over 30 years, Sara is a well regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. Sara also represents parents and extended family members in child arrangement matters. Her work also includes advising on cohabitee agreements, post and pre-nuptial agreements, as well as emergency injunctions and protective orders involving domestic violence. Sara is a member of Resolution and actively promotes the resolution of issues in a constructive way to provide a better outcome for families and their children. She is known for her empathetic, practical and constructive approach to issues, and is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients.
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Very responsive and extremely professional
My experience using Walker Fosters Solicitors has been faultless throughout
They are diligent, thorough and professional
Wendy Campbell
Winston Solicitors
Roundhay, Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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268 reviews
Focused on providing excellent client care and building relationships, Wendy is a well regarded family lawyer with over 20 years experience advising and representing clients in the Otley area. Alongside divorce and separation cases, she has extensive experience of dealing with complicated financial cases involving businesses owned by one...
Focused on providing excellent client care and building relationships, Wendy is a well regarded family lawyer with over 20 years experience advising and representing clients in the Otley area. Alongside divorce and separation cases, she has extensive experience of dealing with complicated financial cases involving businesses owned by one or both of the separating/ divorcing couple. Wendy is well-versed in cases relating to children cases including disagreements regarding contact, living arrangements and where a parent seeks to relocate either within the United Kingdom or abroad. Her practice also includes the preparation of pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Wendy is a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, where the aim is to resolve family issues without involving the court except to file an agreed position.
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Correspondence, professionalism, attention to detail and communication were firs
Their service and support has been invaluable
It was a pleasure to work with someone who has the ‘customer experience’ at
Daniel Sugaré
Sugare & Co
East Leeds
Serving Clients in Otley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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4.8 score
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140 reviews
Appreciated for his friendly and approachable manner, Daniel will always act in the very best interests of his clients and endeavours to obtain the best outcome whether by negotiation or by way of court proceedings. Head of the Family Law Department, he has experience in all areas of family...
Appreciated for his friendly and approachable manner, Daniel will always act in the very best interests of his clients and endeavours to obtain the best outcome whether by negotiation or by way of court proceedings. Head of the Family Law Department, he has experience in all areas of family law including divorce and finance disputes, child arrangement issues, care proceedings, injunctions and disputes between unmarried couples. Clients appreciate Daniel’s professional and effective approach developed over more than 12 years as a family and divorce specialist. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Our family life is much much better as a result
Reliable, easily contactable and your attention to detail is remarkable
Learn about you as a person and make sure they are aware of every detail
Noelle Heath
Morrish Solicitors
Bradford
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18 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm since starting out as a trainee solicitor in 1993, Noelle is now Partner and Head of the Family Law department at this reputable law practice. Undertaking a varied caseload, she works on behalf of members of trade unions, associations and private clients assisting...
A longstanding member of the firm since starting out as a trainee solicitor in 1993, Noelle is now Partner and Head of the Family Law department at this reputable law practice. Undertaking a varied caseload, she works on behalf of members of trade unions, associations and private clients assisting with all matters relating to relationship breakdown. Her work includes divorce, financial proceedings following separation, children related cases, and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. Noelle is a member of Resolution and The Law Society, and endeavours to bring a personal and sympathetic approach to the work she undertakes, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Ann Robinson
Blacks
Central Leeds
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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437 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law team, Ann brings over 30 years’ experience to her role and is a skilled expert in financial cases associated with a relationship breakdown. Her work involves advising in complex cases involving businesses, pensions, and overseas assets, often representing high-net-worth individuals. Ann is...
Partner and Head of the Family Law team, Ann brings over 30 years’ experience to her role and is a skilled expert in financial cases associated with a relationship breakdown. Her work involves advising in complex cases involving businesses, pensions, and overseas assets, often representing high-net-worth individuals. Ann is also able to assist in complicated property disputes involving cohabitees, including claims under TOLATA 1996 and Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, as well as private children matters including child arrangement orders, prohibited steps and specific issue orders, and pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Highly valued for her tailored, comprehensive advice, personable approach, and support during a difficult time, Ann is recognised in The Legal 500 for her “very good client manner”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Really impressed with the service from Blacks - I would absolutely recommend
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Lots of updates and always answer their messages promptly, I can recommend them
Judith Fitzpatrick
RDC Solicitors
Ilkley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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15 reviews
Noted for her friendly, professional and down-to-earth approach, Judith has become very well-regarded as someone who can negotiate practical and lasting solutions, empowering clients to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. A Director and a specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor, she offers practical advice on...
Noted for her friendly, professional and down-to-earth approach, Judith has become very well-regarded as someone who can negotiate practical and lasting solutions, empowering clients to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. A Director and a specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor, she offers practical advice on divorce, separation, financial disputes, cases relating to children, and nuptial agreements. Judith is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a member of Resolution, and follows their code of conduct for adopting a constructive and non-confrontational approach to client negotiations, without the need for court litigation.
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Victoria Harrington
Harrington Family Law
Cleckheaton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Otley area.
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5 reviews
Principal of this specialist family law firm and practising exclusively in this area of law for nearly 30 years, Victoria can advise on the full spectrum of family legal issues, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial issues and children matters. A Resolution accredited specialist in ancillary relief and domestic...
Principal of this specialist family law firm and practising exclusively in this area of law for nearly 30 years, Victoria can advise on the full spectrum of family legal issues, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial issues and children matters. A Resolution accredited specialist in ancillary relief and domestic violence and one of its members, she uses her knowledge and experience to guide clients through the best options available to them with integrity and objectivity. Victoria encourages parties to achieve an early settlement as amicably and constructively as possible, whilst ensuring the interests of the children are kept at the forefront of negotiations.
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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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