The 14 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Skipton & Nearby
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Skipton
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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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Sarah Barr Young
Stowe Family Law
Ilkley
Serving Clients in Skipton
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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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Angela D. Green
Mewies Solicitors
Skipton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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4.4 score
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50 reviews
Keen to provide a first class service with clear, cost-effective advice, Angela is an experienced family law specialist at this well-established firm. Director and Head of Family Law, she represents husbands, wives, civil partners and cohabitees in all aspects of divorce, separation, financial disputes (from those with limited assets to...
Keen to provide a first class service with clear, cost-effective advice, Angela is an experienced family law specialist at this well-established firm. Director and Head of Family Law, she represents husbands, wives, civil partners and cohabitees in all aspects of divorce, separation, financial disputes (from those with limited assets to cases of high value) and children matters. Angela also handles challenging farming cases and has been involved in a number of intervenor cases of high complexity. A Resolution member and an accredited specialist in advance financial provision and cohabitation matters, Angela promotes a non-confrontational approach to her cases and works to achieve a fair outcome for all parties, within a reasonable timescale and cost.
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Angela really has my back
A very professional team
Good service
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Fiona Moore
Moore Family Law
Skipton
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3.7 score
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6 reviews
Setting up her own specialist family law firm in 2013, Fiona is Principal and a highly accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She is committed to resolving family conflict in a pragmatic, reasonable and sensible way and offers advice on divorce, separation, cohabitation and issues relating to finances and...
Setting up her own specialist family law firm in 2013, Fiona is Principal and a highly accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She is committed to resolving family conflict in a pragmatic, reasonable and sensible way and offers advice on divorce, separation, cohabitation and issues relating to finances and children. A Resolution member, Fiona provides a sympathetic understanding of her clients’ needs at times of stress and difficulty and advocates a constructive and amicable approach to her cases.
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Extremely glad and grateful I chose Fiona
Service and care is fantastic
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Amanda De Winter
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors
Skipton
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4.3 score
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26 reviews
A highly skilled solicitor and barrister with over 24 years' experience, Amanda is a specialist in the field of matrimonial and family law. She heads up the Family Team at this established law firm and offers advice on divorce and the related finances (including high-net-worth and business elements), children...
A highly skilled solicitor and barrister with over 24 years’ experience, Amanda is a specialist in the field of matrimonial and family law. She heads up the Family Team at this established law firm and offers advice on divorce and the related finances (including high-net-worth and business elements), children issues, contentious probate matters, wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, and probate. Amanda always adopts a sensitive and constructive approach and is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible. However, if court proceedings are required, she will take a no-nonsense, robust approach as needed.
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Absolutely fantastic in helping with the problems that I am dealing with
Friendly, supportive and with calmness throughout
Sara Rutter
Walker Foster
Skipton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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4.6 score
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117 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 professional and helpful. Thank you
Friendly and professional
Honest, reliable, efficient and fair prices
Sarah Laughey
Ison Harrison
Ilkley
Serving Clients in Skipton
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5 reviews
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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Rachel Spencer Robb
LCF Law
Ilkley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton 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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Rachel provides excellent advice
Highly recommend
Very approachable & friendly, appropriate advice & direction given
Judith Fitzpatrick
RDC Solicitors
Ilkley
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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4.4 score
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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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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Skipton
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Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum...
Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.
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Responsive, considerate and very professional
The support and legal advice I received was excellent
A swift and outstanding result
Colin Warner
Waddington & Son
Burnley
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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Starting his career as a Legal Clerk and now a Director at this highly regarded firm, Colin has an excellent reputation in the field of family law. Well versed in all family related matters including divorce and ancillary relief, he now, almost exclusively, represents children through their Guardians in...
Starting his career as a Legal Clerk and now a Director at this highly regarded firm, Colin has an excellent reputation in the field of family law. Well versed in all family related matters including divorce and ancillary relief, he now, almost exclusively, represents children through their Guardians in challenging and complex cases and has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 2008. Colin is also a member of the Lancashire Family Justice Council and the Adoption Best Practice Forum in Lancashire.
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Razia Jogi
Switalskis Solicitors
Bradford
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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31 reviews
Combining a robust demeanour when arguing her client’s case with an empathetic approach to client care, Razia is an experienced family solicitor and director at this firm. With over 20 years of expertise and knowledge, she offers advice on a range of family issues, with a specialism in children...
Combining a robust demeanour when arguing her client’s case with an empathetic approach to client care, Razia is an experienced family solicitor and director at this firm. With over 20 years of expertise and knowledge, she offers advice on a range of family issues, with a specialism in children law, domestic abuse cases, forced marriage and female genital mutilation. Razia is a committed member of Resolution, as well as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, and strongly believes in conducting matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way, where possible. She also has strong links with a number of domestic violence support agencies in West Yorkshire. Razia is a fluent speaker of Guajarati and Urdu.
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Professional, understanding, caring, sympathetic and reassuring
She went the extra mile
Highly recommend
Louise Mitchell
Houldsworth Solicitors
Clitheroe
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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5.0 score
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18 reviews
Offering exceptional client care coupled with pragmatic, honest advice, Louise is Head of the Family Law Department with over 19 years’ experience. Representing a range of clients, including parents, grandparents, spouses and cohabitees, she advises on divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, dissolution of civil partnerships,...
Offering exceptional client care coupled with pragmatic, honest advice, Louise is Head of the Family Law Department with over 19 years’ experience. Representing a range of clients, including parents, grandparents, spouses and cohabitees, she advises on divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, dissolution of civil partnerships, disputes relating to children and pre-nuptial agreements. Louise is highly recommended by her clients who have praised her reassurance and empathetic approach.
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Friendly and very professional
Happy to recommend
Great to deal with
Lucy Cohen
Williscroft & Co
Bradford
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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3.8 score
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53 reviews
With a natural ability to relate to her clients in an approachable and friendly manner whilst providing them with effective solutions to their legal problems, Lucy is a highly regarded family law specialist in the Skipton area. She is able to advise on the full range of family issues...
With a natural ability to relate to her clients in an approachable and friendly manner whilst providing them with effective solutions to their legal problems, Lucy is a highly regarded family law specialist in the Skipton area. She is able to advise on the full range of family issues including divorce, financial disputes, domestic abuse, cohabitees disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, and cases relating to children. Lucy is particularly sought after for her specialism in forced marriage cases and she regularly receives referrals from the police and Local Authority, as well as providing training for the voluntary sector and Local Authority on matters of family law. A member of Resolution, she believes that a constructive approach is the cornerstone for family law cases and strongly supports the resolution of issues through negotiation, rather than through the courts. However, she is able to offer firm and strong court representation where required. Lucy is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and sits on the Lord Chancellors Child Abduction Panel.
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Did a fantastic job
Very knowledgeable
Experienced solicitors and staff
Noelle Heath
Morrish Solicitors
Bradford
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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4.4 score
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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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Parminder Kumari
Apex Family Law
Bradford
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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5 reviews
Founder of her own family law firm who prides itself on offering excellent client care and high quality legal advice to families in the Skipton area, Parminder is a family law expert with over 18 years practising exclusively in this area of law. She advises on all aspects of...
Founder of her own family law firm who prides itself on offering excellent client care and high quality legal advice to families in the Skipton area, Parminder is a family law expert with over 18 years practising exclusively in this area of law. She advises on all aspects of family law with particular strengths in dealing with the financial aspects on separation and disputes relating to children; both areas in which she has received specialist accreditation. Parminder is also well versed in dealing with domestic violence issues and is fluent in Punjabi and so is able to explain legal terms clearly to those who may not be fluent in English. A qualified family mediator, she seeks to find solutions which are constructive, child-focused and fair.
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Excellent service
Highly recommend their services
Service has been excellent
Angela Thorp
Chadwick Lawrence
Bradford
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3.3 score
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10 reviews
With a reputation for being calm, knowledgeable and down-to-earth, Angela has a wealth of experience in all areas of family law including divorce, financial settlements, arrangements for children and cohabitee disputes. In respect of the financial aspects of separation, she deals with a wide variety of matters from those...
With a reputation for being calm, knowledgeable and down-to-earth, Angela has a wealth of experience in all areas of family law including divorce, financial settlements, arrangements for children and cohabitee disputes. In respect of the financial aspects of separation, she deals with a wide variety of matters from those with limited assets to other complex and high value cases. An active member of Resolution, Angela adopts a conciliatory approach to her cases which she believes works towards a more productive outcome for couples experiencing a relationship breakdown, particularly where children are involved. However, where this approach is not possible, she does not shy away from the more robust settlement of matters.
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Victoria Harrington
Harrington Family Law
Cleckheaton
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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6 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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Victoria keeps you informed
Guides you where you need help
Made me feel comfortable
Gillian Taylor
Donald Race & Newton
Burnley
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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4.0 score
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98 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2006 and specialising in family law, Gillian offers outstanding reassurance and professionalism to her clients. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, she advises a wide range of individuals on family and matrimonial matters including divorce, separation of married and unmarried...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2006 and specialising in family law, Gillian offers outstanding reassurance and professionalism to her clients. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, she advises a wide range of individuals on family and matrimonial matters including divorce, separation of married and unmarried couples, financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown, domestic abuse cases and injunctions. Gillian also has vast experience in children matters including representing parents and grandparents who wish to bring, or respond to, applications for residence and contact, or those responding to Local Authority care proceedings.
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Very professional service and very competitive, highly recommended
Efficient firm, very helpful and easy to contact
Excellent and professional at all times
Richard Breslin
Breslin Solicitors
Bradford
Serving Clients in Skipton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Skipton area.
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Committed to achieving a positive outcome for his clients and their families, Richard is an experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer and divorce solicitor. One of the firm’s Partners, he offers astute advice in areas of family law, including divorce, separation and domestic abuse with his area of expertise being...
Committed to achieving a positive outcome for his clients and their families, Richard is an experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer and divorce solicitor. One of the firm’s Partners, he offers astute advice in areas of family law, including divorce, separation and domestic abuse with his area of expertise being cases relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 2013, he is able to represent parents, family members and children, either directly or through their Guardian, in care proceedings. With his down-to-earth and approachable manner, Richard provides support and empathy to his clients as well as pursuing their rights with vigour in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
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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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