The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Widnes & Nearby
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Helen Miller
Stowe Family Law
Cheshire Region
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest...
Showing outstanding commitment to her clients, Helen is a tactically astute and exceptionally skilled family law expert with over 20 years’ experience under her belt. A Managing Partner at this renowned family law firm, she is one of the most sought-after family lawyers in the area, offering practical, honest advice on the full spectrum of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Diligent, determined, and pre-emptive, Helen has expertise on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation, nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, and arrangements relating to children. A large part of her financial work involves high-net-worth cases, involving family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as those including family trusts, property, pensions, and overseas/off-shore assets. Noted as a recognised practitioner in family law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is known for her firm but fair approach, whilst being fully aware that her clients need not only legal advice, but also emotional support and empathy. Helen is accredited by Resolution in both advanced financial provision and children law, as well as holding advanced accreditation with The Law Society of England & Wales as a family law specialist. Play the law firm’s video.
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Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me
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Pam Winter
Nyland & Beattie
Widnes
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.2 score
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66 reviews
With over 30 years’ experience in family law, Pam prides herself on providing constructive, sensitive advice on a variety of matrimonial and family related matters. Heading up the Family Department, she has experience in private and public children cases, divorce, separation, financial issues, cohabitation including TOLATA proceedings and domestic...
With over 30 years’ experience in family law, Pam prides herself on providing constructive, sensitive advice on a variety of matrimonial and family related matters. Heading up the Family Department, she has experience in private and public children cases, divorce, separation, financial issues, cohabitation including TOLATA proceedings and domestic abuse. Pam is a member of Resolution and aims to assist her clients in resolving their difficulties with as little emotional or financial distress as possible, considering the needs of the whole family and especially if there are any children involved.
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Definitely would recommend to anyone who needs the service
Very professional, and knowledgeable in every aspect of law
Highly recommended
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Jayde Meredith
Jones Robertson
Widnes
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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Head of the Family Law Department, Jayde is a talented family law solicitor specialising in children law. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children in both public and private law Children Act proceedings, as well as parents and extended family...
Head of the Family Law Department, Jayde is a talented family law solicitor specialising in children law. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children in both public and private law Children Act proceedings, as well as parents and extended family members. Her work has included complex cases involving serious allegations of neglect, domestic abuse, non-accidental injury and sexual abuse. Jayde is also able to represent clients who are victims of domestic abuse in applications for emergency injunctions. Pragmatic in her approach and dedicated to finding a solution to ensure relationships between children and their parents can be promoted, Jayde is devoted to working diligently to achieve the best suitable outcome.
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Karen Cann
Byrne Frodsham & Co
Widnes
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.3 score
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23 reviews
Valued by her clients for her sympathetic and supportive approach, Karen is a highly motivated and committed family lawyer who always aims to secure the best possible outcome for her clients. For the last 11 years, she has practised exclusively in family and matrimonial work and has vast knowledge...
Valued by her clients for her sympathetic and supportive approach, Karen is a highly motivated and committed family lawyer who always aims to secure the best possible outcome for her clients. For the last 11 years, she has practised exclusively in family and matrimonial work and has vast knowledge of divorce, financial disputes associated with a relationship breakdown, and children matters. Karen has built up significant expertise in taking instructions from high-net-worth clients with complex cases.
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Knowledgeable and professional
Very professional, knowledgeable, & friendly, highly recommend
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David Hannah
Steels Solicitors
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.5 score
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19 reviews
Recommended by clients for his empathy and approachability, David is a highly respected Senior Partner, divorce solicitor and family lawyer with a practice that has supported families in the Widnes area for over 45 years. He has provided advice and assistance on divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, and financial...
Recommended by clients for his empathy and approachability, David is a highly respected Senior Partner, divorce solicitor and family lawyer with a practice that has supported families in the Widnes area for over 45 years. He has provided advice and assistance on divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, and financial disputes, especially matrimonial cases with assets of high-net-worth. David is a past President of the Warrington Law Society and a founder member of the British Association of Lawyer Mediators. He is also a Family Law Panel Assessor and Examiner and regularly contributes to local media on family law topics.
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Claire Roberts
Brighouse Wolff
Skelmersdale
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.2 score
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6 reviews
Qualifying as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1999, Claire is a well-respected and longstanding member of this reputable firm. She accepts instructions in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, injunctions and children matters. She is also able to advise in...
Qualifying as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1999, Claire is a well-respected and longstanding member of this reputable firm. She accepts instructions in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, injunctions and children matters. She is also able to advise in cases where Social Services are involved and regularly represents parents where care proceedings have been issued or children removed from their care. Claire considers her professionalism and her friendly, personal service to be her key qualities and is committed to achieving a fair outcome for her clients. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Colin Freeman
Freeman Jones
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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5.0 score
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1 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of this trusted, local law firm serving the Widnes area, Colin is a leader in his field and can advise on a full range of family cases. His work involves representing a range of clients on divorce, separation, and the associated financial disputes and children...
Founder and Managing Director of this trusted, local law firm serving the Widnes area, Colin is a leader in his field and can advise on a full range of family cases. His work involves representing a range of clients on divorce, separation, and the associated financial disputes and children issues. Colin is particularly sought after for his expertise in complex issues such as contentious probates, high-net-worth cases, and cases with international aspects. Although Colin specialises predominantly in family law, he is also experienced in dispute resolution and commercial law, and has had notable cases reported in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
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Elaine Shell
Jacobs & Co
Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.5 score
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35 reviews
Starting her career as an office junior in 1979 to now being a qualified solicitor in the family department, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role. Passionate about helping individuals and families move forward positively with their lives, she deals with the full spectrum of...
Starting her career as an office junior in 1979 to now being a qualified solicitor in the family department, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role. Passionate about helping individuals and families move forward positively with their lives, she deals with the full spectrum of family matters including divorce, financial disputes, children related cases or injunction issues. In addition to her family law work, Elaine provides assistance in relation to other private client matters including Lasting Powers of Attorney and wills and probate.
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Very good solicitors - Elaine Shell is excellent
Very professional and kindly helped with my situation
Very professional and helpful
Philip Porter
Fiona Bruce Solicitors
Stockton Heath
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.6 score
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138 reviews
Philip brings specialist knowledge and expertise of family law to his role as Managing Partner and Head of the Family & Matrimonial Law team. He has over 28 years’ experience of representing clients in a wide range of matters with a particular specialism in complex and high-net-worth divorces, with...
Philip brings specialist knowledge and expertise of family law to his role as Managing Partner and Head of the Family & Matrimonial Law team. He has over 28 years’ experience of representing clients in a wide range of matters with a particular specialism in complex and high-net-worth divorces, with assets valued at many millions of pounds, including overseas elements and complex business structures. Philip is a member of Resolution and an advanced specialist family solicitor for finance as part of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, an acknowledgement of his strength of practice in this area of law. Philip prefers to settle his cases through negotiation, but where cases have to go to court, he is a determined and experienced litigator.
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Extremely helpful and professional
I would very much recommend Fiona Bruce Solicitors
Very professional and very helpful
Amy Litherland
HCB Solicitors
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.3 score
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29 reviews
A specialist in family and matrimonial law since 2005, Amy heads up the Family Law Department at this reputable law firm. Recognising the emotional impact of a relationship breakdown, she approaches each case with an empathic, yet pragmatic view, offering constructive and proactive advice on the full range of...
A specialist in family and matrimonial law since 2005, Amy heads up the Family Law Department at this reputable law firm. Recognising the emotional impact of a relationship breakdown, she approaches each case with an empathic, yet pragmatic view, offering constructive and proactive advice on the full range of family matters. Her work includes divorce, financial remedy cases, cases involving Children’s Social Services relating to serious allegations of sexual harm and non-accidental injury, complex private law children matters including child arrangements, relocation, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders, and domestic abuse cases. Amy is also a committed member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in children law (private) and domestic abuse.
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Kath Geere
Stephensons Solicitors
Wigan
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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3.7 score
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128 reviews
With a 30 year legal career behind her, Kath has gained a reputation for family law excellence and is a Senior Associate at this well established law firm. Known for her outstanding contribution to the team and a favourite amongst clients, she handles a range of family law cases...
With a 30 year legal career behind her, Kath has gained a reputation for family law excellence and is a Senior Associate at this well established law firm. Known for her outstanding contribution to the team and a favourite amongst clients, she handles a range of family law cases but specialises in children matters where there are disputes over child arrangements and injunction matters where there are accusations of domestic violence. Kath has established close links with domestic violence organisations which offer clients support and assistance beyond the traditional legal services.
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Could not of hoped for a better outcome
Very helpful all through the process
Did an amazing job
Linda Hunter
Rowlinsons Solicitors
Frodsham
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.6 score
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107 reviews
Head of the Family Law Department at this award-winning law firm, Linda brings over 18 years of experience and knowledge to her role as a family solicitor. She specialises in all areas of family law, including private Children Act proceedings, divorce and separation, as well as having a wealth...
Head of the Family Law Department at this award-winning law firm, Linda brings over 18 years of experience and knowledge to her role as a family solicitor. She specialises in all areas of family law, including private Children Act proceedings, divorce and separation, as well as having a wealth of expertise in supporting business owners and high-net-worth individuals with complex financial settlements. An accredited family law specialist with Resolution, as well as a member, a mediator and a qualified collaborative lawyer, Linda will adopt a non-adversarial approach to settling matters for her clients, ensuring that negotiation and compromise are at the heart of any decision making.
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I was glad to find Rowlinsons and Linda Hunter
Not at all a daunting place to go if you need help and don't know where to start
Responsive, professional and honest in their opinions
Johanne O’Beirne
Hogans Solicitors
Rainhill
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.4 score
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7 reviews
Committed to providing clients with a professional and dedicated service, Johanne is a Director and Head of the Family Department at this well-established law firm. Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, she provides advice and assistance in all areas of family law with a specialism in child care public...
Committed to providing clients with a professional and dedicated service, Johanne is a Director and Head of the Family Department at this well-established law firm. Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, she provides advice and assistance in all areas of family law with a specialism in child care public law and private law applications. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Accreditation Scheme, Johanne can represent children and parents, particularly those with learning difficulties, in complex and challenging cases. Much of her work involves substantial amounts of advocacy including appearances in the Magistrates Court, County Court and the High Court.
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Nick Hall
Forster Dean
Runcorn
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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5.0 score
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13 reviews
Nick is an accomplished family law solicitor and has been providing high quality legal advice to individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown for over four decades. Head of the Private Client Team, he is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, and advises on all issues relating...
Nick is an accomplished family law solicitor and has been providing high quality legal advice to individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown for over four decades. Head of the Private Client Team, he is committed to handling cases in a constructive and cost-effective way, and advises on all issues relating to divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes, financial issues, children matters and pre-nuptial agreements. Nick is also able to offer advice and assistance in relation to wills, probate and trusts, as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.
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Caroline Swain
BPS Family Law
Stockton Heath
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.4 score
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22 reviews
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Widnes area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level...
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Widnes area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level of knowledge, and known for her tenacious approach, she is instructed by a wide range of clientele, offering expert counsel on all matters relating to family and relationships. Caroline is particularly sought after for her experience on financial issues including applications for financial relief involving complex business structures, multi-national companies, family and charitable trusts, pre and post marriage acquired assets, inheritance and wider family wealth, property portfolios, overseas properties and inter family financial structures. She is also able to deal with applications for maintenance pending suit, enforcement of court orders, variation of court orders and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. With a strong network of exceptional barristers and King’s Counsel, commercial lawyers, accountants and pension experts, she is able to build cases on behalf of her clients, which are hard-hitting from the outset to the conclusion of the proceedings.
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Would not hesitate to recommend or return to her for further advice if needed
Reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable and effective
Gained my trust from day one and proved her vast knowledge and experience of law
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Catrin Parry
Watsons Solicitors
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.3 score
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63 reviews
An approachable and sensitive family lawyer and divorce solicitor who provides honest and measured advice based upon the clients’ individual circumstances, Catrin has specialised in family law matters for over 30 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she is an expert in Local Authority children care work...
An approachable and sensitive family lawyer and divorce solicitor who provides honest and measured advice based upon the clients’ individual circumstances, Catrin has specialised in family law matters for over 30 years. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she is an expert in Local Authority children care work and provides advice and representation to parents, children, grandparents and guardians in a range of complex and challenging cases. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and Resolution, Catrin uses her knowledge and experience to guide clients through the best options available to them with integrity and objectivity.
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Excellent service and kept updated with situation
Fantastic service and very professional
They looked after me with friendly professional and absolute efficiency
Angie Brown
Dootsons Solicitors
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.1 score
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11 reviews
Head of the Family Team and a highly experienced family law solicitor, court advocate and also a family law mediator, Angie has over 20 years’ experience assisting clients with a wide range of family law and matrimonial matters. Her areas of expertise include divorce, financial disputes arising from a...
Head of the Family Team and a highly experienced family law solicitor, court advocate and also a family law mediator, Angie has over 20 years’ experience assisting clients with a wide range of family law and matrimonial matters. Her areas of expertise include divorce, financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown, matters relating to children, and domestic abuse cases. Angie is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her knowledge and expertise in the family law arena. She is also a member of Resolution and has been an accredited all issues family mediator for over 10 years. With her FMCA status, Angie is able to offer specialist family law mediation and Mediation Information & Assessment Meetings (MIAMS) that provide an alternative approach to resolving any family issues or disputes.
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Great service, would highly recommend
They are friendly family solicitors & I have no hesitation in recommending them
Their attention to detail was excellent and their service prompt and efficient
Susan Howarth
Susan Howarth & Co
Northwich
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.5 score
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125 reviews
A highly respected, leading lawyer in the world of family law, Susan established her own firm in 1997 and remains Director and Head of the Family Law team. With 30 years’ experience behind her, her expertise and extensive knowledge enables her to advise and represent clients on divorce, separation,...
A highly respected, leading lawyer in the world of family law, Susan established her own firm in 1997 and remains Director and Head of the Family Law team. With 30 years’ experience behind her, her expertise and extensive knowledge enables her to advise and represent clients on divorce, separation, financial settlements, child arrangements including contact arrangements, residence, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders, domestic abuse cases, civil partnership dissolution and cohabitee disputes. Bringing understanding and compassion to her cases, Susan also has prior experience in the fields of probation, psychiatric, child abuse social work and domestic abuse. She has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 1999 and is the Practice Supervisor for WIQS accreditation.
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Glad I had their support at such a difficult time
Helpful and available at all times and they explained in plain English
Fantastic Family Solicitors who helped and supported me through my divorce
Cathy Achilles
Butcher & Barlow
Runcorn
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.7 score
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12 reviews
Cathy is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme with a legal career of over 30 years. She prides herself on providing clear, honest advice on a diverse mix of cases involving divorce and financial settlements,...
Cathy is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme with a legal career of over 30 years. She prides herself on providing clear, honest advice on a diverse mix of cases involving divorce and financial settlements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitee disputes, non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Her work also involves providing advice in relation to children, often representing parents and grandparents in care proceedings involving non-accidental injury, misuse of alcohol and drugs and longstanding mental health issues. Cathy acts for clients on a fee-paying basis or a Legal Aid basis, and also attends a free clinic for victims of domestic abuse at a local refuge.
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Sue Delaney
BDH Solicitors
Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.0 score
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24 reviews
Co-founder of the firm and an experienced solicitor with a successful track record of over 30 years, Sue is a Director and Head of the Family Team. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme allowing her...
Co-founder of the firm and an experienced solicitor with a successful track record of over 30 years, Sue is a Director and Head of the Family Team. She is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme allowing her to act on behalf of parents, young people and children of all ages in Children Act cases, often involving care proceedings and adoption. Passionate about Legal Aid and championing the rights of parents and children, she has a strong determination to secure the best possible outcome for her clients and their families. Sue is also a highly skilled mediator.
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Very good service, used them for years, always great result at the end
Fantastic film, helped all they could with a positive outcome on my case
I would highly recommend this firm to everyone
Paul Ireland
Paul Ireland Solicitors
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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3.7 score
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42 reviews
Valued for his approachable manner and ability to offer straightforward and honest advice to his clients, Paul has a successful 20 year track record in family law matters. He specialises in a range of cases with a specific focus on financial settlements following a divorce, relationship breakdown or the...
Valued for his approachable manner and ability to offer straightforward and honest advice to his clients, Paul has a successful 20 year track record in family law matters. He specialises in a range of cases with a specific focus on financial settlements following a divorce, relationship breakdown or the dissolution of a civil partnership. He is sought after for his expertise in relation to pensions and the effect that a separation or divorce can have on future retirement provision, and regularly delivers seminars and offers advice to the emergency services, armed forces, NHS and teachers unions. Paul also acts on behalf of parents regarding arrangements for their children.
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Yet again he has issued advice and reassurance which has been invaluable
I would highly recommend to anybody out there
Paul dealt with our case quickly and compassionately
Melanie Sumner
Dixon Rigby Keogh
Northwich
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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With over 25 years’ experience in handling family law cases including divorce, ancillary relief, children matters and cohabitation disputes, Melanie brings an intelligent, organised, and supportive approach to her work. Offering her clients a personalised service which considers their best interests throughout, she is committed to compromise and negotiation...
With over 25 years’ experience in handling family law cases including divorce, ancillary relief, children matters and cohabitation disputes, Melanie brings an intelligent, organised, and supportive approach to her work. Offering her clients a personalised service which considers their best interests throughout, she is committed to compromise and negotiation in order to bring about a settlement amicably and speedily without expensive court proceedings. However, if court action is required, she is a persistent and confident litigator and clients will find themselves in very capable hands.
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Nia Edwards
PSR Solicitors
Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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4.8 score
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41 reviews
Priding herself on providing a professional service with a friendly and approachable manner, Nia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor whose aim is to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, at the earliest opportunity. Head of the Private Client team, her role encompasses a variety...
Priding herself on providing a professional service with a friendly and approachable manner, Nia is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor whose aim is to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, at the earliest opportunity. Head of the Private Client team, her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and cases relating to children. In addition to her family law work, Nia is also able to offer advice and assistance on wills and probate, estate administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Excellent, friendly service from start to finish
So efficient with every call, email and letter
Would not hesitate to highly recommend them to friends and family
Sarah J Napier
Albinson Napier & Co
Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.
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24 reviews
Managing Director of this reputable law firm serving the Widnes area, Sarah has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law amassed over more than 20 years. She can offer advice and representation on a range of matters including divorce, civil partnerships, cohabitation and separation, as well...
Managing Director of this reputable law firm serving the Widnes area, Sarah has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law amassed over more than 20 years. She can offer advice and representation on a range of matters including divorce, civil partnerships, cohabitation and separation, as well as financial and children issues. Her work also includes advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. As a member of Resolution, Sarah will always adopt a non-adversarial approach to settling matters, whenever possible, but is also noted as a skilled and compelling advocate who is focused on securing the best possible outcome for her clients.
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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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