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The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Ripon & Nearby

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Christopher Birch

Stowe Family Law
North Yorkshire

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

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4.5 score

1541 reviews

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Specialising in family law since qualifying as a solicitor and with an exceptional track record, Christopher has secured his position as one of the area’s more sought-after experts in family and matrimonial matters. Managing Partner at this renowned specialist family law firm, he combines high quality legal expertise with empathy and support to advise and represent his clients on the full range of matters. He is particularly sought after for his experience on matrimonial finance and divorce involving very significant assets and complex company structures, pensions, property, and investments. His work also involves disputes relating to children, civil partnership issues, division of assets post-separation, inherited wealth, freezing injunctions, cases with an international element and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Additionally, his expertise extends to more specific areas of family law, including farming cases that involve inherited wealth, and cases relating to families with children seeking to relocate abroad. Christopher considers his pragmatic, yet down-to-earth approach coupled with his ability to devise creative solutions, to be his key qualities and he is highly valued by his clients as a very “safe pair of hands”. Play the law firm’s video.

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Mark Heptinstall

Slater Heelis
North Yorkshire

Serving Clients in Ripon

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4.9 score

1335 reviews

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’,...

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Mark is so approachable, I felt like I was his only client The support and legal advice I received was excellent A fantastic job dealing with everything professionally and quickly

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Julie Fawcett

Newtons Solicitors
Ripon

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

5.0 score

20 reviews

Committed to guiding her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown with understanding, tact and sensitivity, Julie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning over 28 years. She is able to handle cases involving divorce, civil partnership dissolution, private law children, financial remedy...

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Felt very welcome and at ease Everyone is very friendly and helpful Always great communicators

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Liz Kidd

Eccles Heddon
Ripon

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.2 score

26 reviews

Liz uses her extensive knowledge gained from over 40 years in family law to offer her clients outstanding care and clear, strategic advice on all family matters. Now a Consultant Solicitor at the firm, she represents a broad range of clients navigating the breakdown of a relationship on issues...

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Professional and helpful solicitors Always a friendly and professional service Excellent service

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Stephen Root

Berwins Solicitors
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.2 score

12 reviews

Highly regarded in the field of family law and collaborative practice by peers and clients, Stephen is one of the go-to family solicitors for excellent care and expert advice. Boasting a 40 year career, he is instructed in cases relating to divorce, separation, private children law, cohabitation and nuptial...

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Kiren Dulkoan

Ardent Law
York

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.8 score

6 reviews

Passionate about resolving family law matters in a constructive, non-confrontational way, Kiren is a highly skilled and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor. With over 20 years' experience, she handles a range of matters including divorce and separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown for married and unmarried...

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I knew I was in very safe hands Kiren was extremely understanding, supportive and empathic She was absolutely brilliant

Sara Rutter

Walker Foster
Northallerton

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.9 score

33 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...

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Brilliant at helping me with the legal side of my divorce Excellent service with clear quick communication. Excellent service throughout, would not hesitate to recommend

Alison Gray

Kirbys Solicitors
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.1 score

8 reviews

Valued by her clients for her intellect and negotiation skills, her rigorous management of her cases, and her outstanding care, Alison is one of the most sought after family lawyers in the Ripon area. Head of the Family Law Team and a longstanding member of the Management team, she...

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Simon Nellar

Hethertons
York

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.8 score

203 reviews

One of the longest serving members of the team and a Partner and Head of Family Law, Simon is highly regarded by his clients and fellow professionals. Boasting a career of over 30 years, his cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown, advising on divorce and separation involving claims...

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Helpful, efficient, trustworthy and pleasant Advice given was pragmatic Explained matters in a straightforward manner

Carmelita Ardren

Raworths LLP Solicitors
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

3.3 score

21 reviews

Recognised as one of the family law specialists in the Ripon area, Carmelita is Head of the Family, Children and Divorce department at this reputable legal practice. With an enviable breadth and depth of experience in matrimonial and family matters, she provides advice on divorce, financial disputes arising from...

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Have been impressed each time by the professionalism and helpfulness of the team Knowledgeable & friendly

Claire Garside

Grahame Stowe Bateson
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.3 score

28 reviews

Valued for her supportive and professional approach and her clear explanations of the legal issues arising from a relationship breakdown, Claire brings over 18 years’ experience to her role at this law firm founded in 1981. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since 2006, she acts...

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Great customer service Great friendly law firm Very good helpful service

Sarah Taylor

Taylor Fawcett
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.4 score

16 reviews

Known for her empathy and good legal mind, Sarah is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 30 years' experience serving the Ripon community. with overall responsibility for the firm, she prides herself on offering exceptional client service and expert advice on a range...

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Close-knit team who have gone out of their way to help me A very helpful, highly professional yet personal Wonderful solicitor who was prompt and professional

Stephen Hopwood

McCormicks Solicitors
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.0 score

15 reviews

Managing Partner and Head of the Family Department at this leading law firm, Stephen has amassed a significant amount of experience and can advise on all areas of family law with a focus on financial disputes, often involving trusts and international elements, and children matters. As a member of...

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Nothing was too much trouble Very competent solicitors High quality service received

Sally Clark

Barnes Clark Family Law
Harrogate

Serving Clients in Ripon

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

5.0 score

3 reviews

With over 18 years' legal experience as a family solicitor and a mediator, Sally is well equipped to help her clients through the most challenging of times. Co-founder of this forward-thinking family law firm, she advises on divorce, separation, and issues relating to children. She also has significant experience...

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Their advice has proved invaluable A friendly and no nonsense approach Excellent to deal with

Andrew Meehan

Harrogate Family Law
Harrogate

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Ripon area.

4.7 score

42 reviews

Founder and Managing Director of this reputable family law firm, Andrew is one of the area’s most renowned family law specialists. Known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of family law and exceptional litigation skills, he has over 20 years’ experience in representing a wide range of clients in family and...

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They were excellent from start to finish, with excellent advice and support I would recommend Andrew They responded quickly and flexibly and gave very good, calm, advice

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Family Law Glossary

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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