The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Potters Bar & Nearby
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Reshma Sunnassee
Stowe Family Law
Hertfordshire
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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Reshma is an expert family law practitioner in both matrimonial finance and children matters and is often instructed on all financial aspects for family law. As a Partner at this specialist family law firm, Reshma regularly oversees matters including divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings, private law children disputes,...
Reshma is an expert family law practitioner in both matrimonial finance and children matters and is often instructed on all financial aspects for family law. As a Partner at this specialist family law firm, Reshma regularly oversees matters including divorce and separation, financial remedy proceedings, private law children disputes, child protection, international family issues, cohabitation agreements and disputes, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and civil partnerships. She expertly combines her wealth of experience in family law together with her ability to take a very sensitive approach to client issues if required. If a case requires a more robust approach with the other side, Reshma also has a record in proactively and tenaciously pursuing matters until a successful resolution is reached for her client. Play the law firm’s video.
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
Hertfordshire
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar 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. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Mark is so approachable, I felt like I was his only client
He is thorough, knowledgeable and takes no nonsense
Extremely knowledgeable, approachable, down to earth and pragmatic
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Daniel Russell
Carlsons Solicitors
Whetstone, Barnet
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.5 score
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44 reviews
An advocate for mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, Daniel is a highly skilled and respected family law specialist who is focused on helping families resolve their problems, finding solutions that will benefit everyone and is renowned for his exceptional client care. Managing Director at this full...
An advocate for mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, Daniel is a highly skilled and respected family law specialist who is focused on helping families resolve their problems, finding solutions that will benefit everyone and is renowned for his exceptional client care. Managing Director at this full service law firm, he represents a broad range of clients on all aspects of family law including divorce, property and financial matters and child arrangements. He has a particular focus on cases involving significant asset pools and issues of legal and commercial complexity. Tenacious, commercially savvy and fearless, Daniel offers strategic direction to his clients from the early stage of the dispute resolution process all the way through to the conclusion of a case, working closely with leading counsel, experts and other professionals to provide a complete litigation service. He routinely litigates in the High Court King’s Bench and Chancery Divisions as well as across the country in the County Court. Daniel can also advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and applications for deputyship.
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Grace Brass
Gisby Harrison Solicitors
Cheshunt
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
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4.6 score
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100 reviews
Practising exclusively in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Grace is one of the firm's Partners and acts on behalf of a range of clients on matters arising from a relationship breakdown. She has significant expertise on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships and the associated financial...
Practising exclusively in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Grace is one of the firm’s Partners and acts on behalf of a range of clients on matters arising from a relationship breakdown. She has significant expertise on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships and the associated financial settlements and disputes involving cohabitation and child arrangements. Grace also deals with complex financial matters including high-net-worth cases and cases with assets abroad. A dedicated member of Resolution, she adopts a non-confrontational approach to her work, but if necessary, she is able to undertake advocacy for her clients within court proceedings from the 1st hearing through to the final hearing.
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Absolutely amazing knowledge and they couldn’t be more helpful
Extremely happy with the service, very thorough and professional
Super friendly and explain everything in terminology that is understandable
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Mark Heselton
Vanderpump & Sykes Solicitors
Enfield
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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3.4 score
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64 reviews
Known for going the extra mile for his clients in order to achieve a positive outcome, Mark is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 35 years’ experience. A Partner at the firm, he offers advice on all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce,...
Known for going the extra mile for his clients in order to achieve a positive outcome, Mark is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 35 years’ experience. A Partner at the firm, he offers advice on all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, financial and property disputes and cases relating to children. As a committed member of Resolution, Mark will encourage a non-confrontational approach to family problems where possible. However, his objective is always to achieve the best outcome for his client.
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Mark Heselton represented me in my divorce and did a fantastic job
Would recommend and use again
I’m extremely satisfied with this firm
Tayo Taylor
MHHP Law
Barnet
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
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4.7 score
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22 reviews
With extensive experience in family law and a diverse skillset, Tayo offers a strategic, intelligent and collaborative outlook to family disputes with a career surpassing 20 years. Representing a range of clients facing relationship breakdown, she advises in relation to divorce, separation, financial remedy matters and children. Her knowledge...
With extensive experience in family law and a diverse skillset, Tayo offers a strategic, intelligent and collaborative outlook to family disputes with a career surpassing 20 years. Representing a range of clients facing relationship breakdown, she advises in relation to divorce, separation, financial remedy matters and children. Her knowledge of child law is second-to-none, dealing with child arrangements orders, prohibited steps orders, specific issue orders, child abduction, and domestic violence cases where children have been made a party to the proceedings. Tayo is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme with a specialism in international child abduction, wardship and private law children. She is also a committed member of Resolution and seeks to resolve matters in a non-confrontational, sensitive and cost-effective manner in accordance with their code of practice.
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Extremely happy with the outcome
Customer service has been outstanding
Would use them again without hesitation
Antoinette Doyle
Martin Shepherd Solicitors
Potters Bar
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4.3 score
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47 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm since 1988 and now Managing Partner, Antoinette is an experienced tactician and negotiator and undertakes all aspects of family work. She advises on judicial separation, divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation agreements, arrangements for children and finances, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, ...
A longstanding member of the firm since 1988 and now Managing Partner, Antoinette is an experienced tactician and negotiator and undertakes all aspects of family work. She advises on judicial separation, divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation agreements, arrangements for children and finances, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic violence and Schedule 1 Children Act applications. A committed member of Resolution, she promotes a non-confrontational and common sense approach to her clients, providing realistic and practical advice from the outset. Empathetic and understanding of how difficult it is to cope emotionally and financially when a relationship has broken down, Antoinette provides much needed guidance and support during the times when it is difficult to think rationally.
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Totally professional from day one
She was extremely supportive
Great service, very friendly as always
Michael Clarke
Singletons Austin Ryder
Enfield
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4.2 score
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10 reviews
Starting his legal career in 1975, Michael is a well regarded family law specialist and Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Representing a range of clients, he deals with all matters including divorce and ancillary relief issues, cohabitee disputes, civil partnership and cases involving children. Michael is also...
Starting his legal career in 1975, Michael is a well regarded family law specialist and Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Representing a range of clients, he deals with all matters including divorce and ancillary relief issues, cohabitee disputes, civil partnership and cases involving children. Michael is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating his expertise in and knowledge in the field of family law.
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Anna-Marie Whelan
Barnes & Partners
Pinner
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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3.4 score
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76 reviews
A highly focused and dedicated solicitor with substantial experience in childcare and family law, Anne-Marie is Head of the Family Law Department. With a career spanning over 20 years, she can support her clients on a number of family law issues including divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial...
A highly focused and dedicated solicitor with substantial experience in childcare and family law, Anne-Marie is Head of the Family Law Department. With a career spanning over 20 years, she can support her clients on a number of family law issues including divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes and cases relating to children. Clients praise Anne-Marie’s ability to sensitively support them throughout the legal process, ensuring that they understand all aspects of their case, explaining options and offering the most effective solutions. Anne-Marie is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.
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Really friendly and helpful
I highly recommend Barnes & Partners
So helpful and professional
Vijaya Sumputh
Curwens Solicitors
Enfield, North London
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.4 score
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149 reviews
Recognised for her commitment to achieving the best results for her clients whilst also preserving vital family relationships, Vijaya is a highly skilled and versatile family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She offers support and advice in relation to divorce, financial disputes on separation/divorce, TOLATA claims, children issues, non-molestation and...
Recognised for her commitment to achieving the best results for her clients whilst also preserving vital family relationships, Vijaya is a highly skilled and versatile family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She offers support and advice in relation to divorce, financial disputes on separation/divorce, TOLATA claims, children issues, non-molestation and occupation orders and child/spousal maintenance. A member of Resolution, Vijaya has formidable negotiating skills and is committed to finding the right solution in every situation, offering empathy and common sense.
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They always responded promptly and gave me total faith in their handling
Great service
I can now look forward to a better life
Tazeen Khaliq
Shepherd Harris and Co
Enfield
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.9 score
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256 reviews
Well regarded by clients for her knowledgeable, professional and responsive approach to her family law work, Tazeen is a committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 30 years' experience. A Director at this long established law firm, she can support individuals on a number of family issues including...
Well regarded by clients for her knowledgeable, professional and responsive approach to her family law work, Tazeen is a committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 30 years’ experience. A Director at this long established law firm, she can support individuals on a number of family issues including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, judicial separation, nullity, cohabitee issues, civil partnerships and the dissolution of same sex marriages, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, private children law and domestic abuse cases. Tazeen is a trained collaborative lawyer, an accredited family mediator and a keen supporter of alternative methods of settlement. She is also a member of Resolution and is committed to following their code of conduct ensuring her clients receive the best outcome using constructive methods of negotiation. Tazeen is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.
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Very knowledgeable & prudent in the way they act in all aspects of the law
The service I received from Tazeen Khaliq was excellent
An efficient and approachable firm of solicitors
Kam Patel
Kayson Solicitors
Waltham Abbey
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.9 score
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57 reviews
Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, Kam is Director and Principal Solicitor at this thriving law firm and leads a team of highly skilled specialist lawyers. She has worked with clients on a wide range of divorce and separation cases, tackling financial and children matters arising from relationship breakdown,...
Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, Kam is Director and Principal Solicitor at this thriving law firm and leads a team of highly skilled specialist lawyers. She has worked with clients on a wide range of divorce and separation cases, tackling financial and children matters arising from relationship breakdown, as well as cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse cases and injunctions. Kam is not only an experienced family solicitor but also a qualified counsellor and is well placed to offer emotional guidance on any personal issues arising from a relationship breakdown. She can also offer specialist legal advice in Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Persian, Urdu and Creole.
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We received a great level of service and they were professional throughout
Would certainly use them again if I ever needed to
We could not recommend Kayson Solicitors enough for all their help and support
Chris Yiannakas
YVA Solicitors
Finchley, Barnet
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.8 score
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234 reviews
Adopting a constructive and practical approach to his work whilst ensuring his clients' interests are protected, Chris is a highly experienced family solicitor with over 36 years of knowledge and expertise to draw upon. He is one of the founding partners and Head of the Private Client Department and...
Adopting a constructive and practical approach to his work whilst ensuring his clients’ interests are protected, Chris is a highly experienced family solicitor with over 36 years of knowledge and expertise to draw upon. He is one of the founding partners and Head of the Private Client Department and offers advice on a range of matters including divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, injunctions and cases relating to children. Chris is a member of Resolution and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and is passionate about resolving disputes in a pragmatic, conciliatory and amicable way. Chris is also able to provide advice on matters relating to wills and probate.
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Outstanding service, team worked really hard to ensure I was satisfied
Great service
Recommend them highly
Samantha Dewis
Galbraith Branley
North Finchley, London
Serving Clients in Potters Bar
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.9 score
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67 reviews
A highly qualified and compassionate family specialist, Samantha has secured a reputation for offering practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions for her clients. Heading up the Family Law Department at this highly regarded law firm, she has practised exclusively in family law for over 35 years and provides advice...
A highly qualified and compassionate family specialist, Samantha has secured a reputation for offering practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions for her clients. Heading up the Family Law Department at this highly regarded law firm, she has practised exclusively in family law for over 35 years and provides advice on matters relating to divorce, separation, financial disputes and cases involving children. Samantha is particularly skilled in representing parents, grandparents and guardians in public law children cases, and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is also able to represent children. Her clients can expect absolute professionalism, representing their interests with the best clear and practical guidance and helping them find the best possible solution.
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Expertly advised from start to end
A solicitor that actually listens to you and is ready to fight your corner
Staff were very friendly
Ipek Bekir
Stapletons Solicitors
Palmers Green, North London
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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5.0 score
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74 reviews
With a breadth and depth of experience in family law and Head of the Family Department, Ipek is a skilled tactician and negotiator and advises on a broad range of family matters including divorce, financial remedy, arrangements for children, cohabitee issues, and domestic abuse cases. She is also able...
With a breadth and depth of experience in family law and Head of the Family Department, Ipek is a skilled tactician and negotiator and advises on a broad range of family matters including divorce, financial remedy, arrangements for children, cohabitee issues, and domestic abuse cases. She is also able to provide assistance with wealth protection matters including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and separation and cohabitation agreements. A member of Resolution, Ipek always aims to reach a settlement in a constructive and non-confrontational manner. Her proactive approach is praised by clients, as is her ability to listen to and treat all parties with respect and without judgement.
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Polite and considerate reception staff, prompt and very efficient service
Pragmatic, efficient and effective
Excellent service from everyone at Stapletons, good communication at all times
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Helen Young
Debenhams Ottaway
St Albans
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4.1 score
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86 reviews
Helen is one of the most sought after divorce and family lawyers in the Potters Bar area and a Partner and Head of this highly reputable Family team. Bringing professionalism, clarity and efficiency to her wide ranging cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, and complex, high...
Helen is one of the most sought after divorce and family lawyers in the Potters Bar area and a Partner and Head of this highly reputable Family team. Bringing professionalism, clarity and efficiency to her wide ranging cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, and complex, high value financial settlements, often involving family businesses and assets held abroad. Her practice also includes advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, living together agreements and issues involving children of separating couples. Noted as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, and ranked in Chambers UK, Helen is highly recommended for her understanding and supportive approach and her ability to help clients move forward. She is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and a collaborative lawyer.
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They were wonderful throughout the process
Service is fantastic
Excellent at what they do!
Olive McCarthy
Taylor Walton
St Albans
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4.6 score
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79 reviews
Described in The Legal 500 as "an outstanding matrimonial lawyer, with enormous tenacity, and is incredibly meticulous", Olive is a recognised and widely respected family law solicitor. A Senior Partner in the Family Department at this reputable law firm, she advises married and unmarried couples in medium to high-net-worth...
Described in The Legal 500 as “an outstanding matrimonial lawyer, with enormous tenacity, and is incredibly meticulous”, Olive is a recognised and widely respected family law solicitor. A Senior Partner in the Family Department at this reputable law firm, she advises married and unmarried couples in medium to high-net-worth cases with a particular specialism in Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) cases. Olive is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution, and is able to offer collaborative law services and family law arbitration. She believes in taking a positive and proactive approach to resolving disputes and boasts a wealth of experience in helping clients to reach fair and amicable settlements. She is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her knowledge and expertise in the field of family law, as well as a volunteer at The Citizens Advice Bureau for those needing free legal advice.
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Very thorough and professional
We wouldn't go anywhere else. Really professional & excellent
Super easy to deal with and very professional
Marilyn Bell
SA Law
St Albans
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Potters Bar area.
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4.3 score
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34 reviews
A highly skilled solicitor with an enviable reputation in the field of family law, Marilyn is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this widely regarded law firm. She specialises in divorce, separation, financial issues, including negotiating in high value cases, cohabitee disputes and pre-nuptial and...
A highly skilled solicitor with an enviable reputation in the field of family law, Marilyn is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this widely regarded law firm. She specialises in divorce, separation, financial issues, including negotiating in high value cases, cohabitee disputes and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Her work also involves representing parents and grandparents in cases relating to children, often complex in nature, and including those cases where social services are involved. Committed to using non-adversarial techniques to negotiate agreements and reach fair settlements, Marilyn is able to offer mediation and collaborative law services to her clients. She is a member of Resolution, the Family Mediators Association, the Hertfordshire Law Society and holds specialist accreditation in advanced financial provision and advocacy financial provision. Marilyn is also recommended in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, being described as having “an amazing work ethic, vast experience and a human approach”.
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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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