The 14 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Leicester
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Civil Partnership Dissolution
Foreign Divorce
International Child Abduction
Inheritance Disputes
Asset Tracing & Hidden Assets
Domestic Abuse
Void/Voidable Marriages
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Parvien Akhtar
Bright Legal
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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Founding Director at Bright Legal Solicitors, Parvien is recognised as a first-class advocate and family law expert. Qualified in 1998, Parvien deals with all family-related matters including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, division of assets following relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements and arrangements for children. Parvien has a proven...
Founding Director at Bright Legal Solicitors, Parvien is recognised as a first-class advocate and family law expert. Qualified in 1998, Parvien deals with all family-related matters including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, division of assets following relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements and arrangements for children. Parvien has a proven track record of providing high-quality and commercially focused advice to her clients. She is renowned for being a tough and fearless litigator and for securing swift settlements for her clients without the need for trial. She was awarded the Solicitor of the Year in 2022 and is a member of the National Small Firms Network Committee for the Law Society. She was shortlisted as a Legal Hero in 2023.
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I would recommend them for any legal advice and support
Patiently explained the process & ensured that I felt heard & supported
Help, support and understanding they gave me throughout the legal process
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Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
National
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of...
Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of domestic abuse and concerns around drugs and alcohol within families. Vicki is also extremely well-versed in negotiating financial settlements, often involving substantial assets and complex financial relationships, always striving to reach the best settlements for her clients. Often representing and protecting prominent clients and their children from media attention, she prides herself on her excellent level of service, offering empathy, sensitivity, and discretion alongside expert legal advice. Vicki is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and noted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth as a leading matrimonial and family lawyer. She is also a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on topical family law issues.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Vijay Kumar
Michael Hill Partnership
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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93 reviews
A trained accredited mediator, Vijay understands that the breakdown of a relationship can be traumatic and stressful and adopts a compassionate and sympathetic approach to his cases, always acting in his client’s best interests. He has extensive experience advising on all aspects of family law that arise from a...
A trained accredited mediator, Vijay understands that the breakdown of a relationship can be traumatic and stressful and adopts a compassionate and sympathetic approach to his cases, always acting in his client’s best interests. He has extensive experience advising on all aspects of family law that arise from a relationship breakdown including financial matters and those concerning children. Vijay’s cases have seen him representing people from a variety of backgrounds including other lawyers, medical professionals, accountants, and architects and he prides himself on his ability to connect and communicate effectively with his clients on all levels. Vijay is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme.
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Exceptional service, hands on, available, personal advice and direction
Gave me the stability I needed to get through this situation
Outstanding service, highly recommended
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Nikki Aston
Freeths
Central Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.8 score
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8 reviews
A highly capable family solicitor and Director at this leading national law firm, Nikki can expertly navigate any issues relating to relationship formation and relationship breakdown. With over 20 years' experience to bring to her role, she is particularly sought after for her expertise divorce and in high-net-worth cases...
A highly capable family solicitor and Director at this leading national law firm, Nikki can expertly navigate any issues relating to relationship formation and relationship breakdown. With over 20 years’ experience to bring to her role, she is particularly sought after for her expertise divorce and in high-net-worth cases involving businesses, trusts, property portfolios and pensions. Nikki also handles complex private law children matters, often with issues involving relocation, allegations of abuse, and parental alienation, drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnership breakdown, and cohabitee property disputes. Nikki is Chair of the Nottingham branch of Resolution and adopts a conciliatory and non-adversarial approach to resolving her cases, as well as holding specialist accreditation in domestic abuse and private law children matters.
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Good to work with
Very professional
Will use again
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Suki Makan
Rich & Carr
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.2 score
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63 reviews
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1991, Suki has practised exclusively in family law and has developed a reputation for her depth of understanding in family and matrimonial matters. A Team Leader and Associate Solicitor in the Family Law team, she has considerable expertise in divorce and separation, cohabitee...
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1991, Suki has practised exclusively in family law and has developed a reputation for her depth of understanding in family and matrimonial matters. A Team Leader and Associate Solicitor in the Family Law team, she has considerable expertise in divorce and separation, cohabitee disputes, financial issues, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, and pre-nuptial agreements. Highly valued for offering honest, jargon-free advice, Suki is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients and avoids unwelcome and costly court proceedings whenever possible.
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Ruth Goward
AGR Law
Central Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.1 score
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21 reviews
Co-founder of this award-winning law firm, Ruth is always fully committed to using her wide experience in family law to achieve the best outcomes and is known for her sensitive, professional and constructive manner. She acts for clients in a range of matters including divorce and dissolution of civil...
Co-founder of this award-winning law firm, Ruth is always fully committed to using her wide experience in family law to achieve the best outcomes and is known for her sensitive, professional and constructive manner. She acts for clients in a range of matters including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, division of assets following relationship breakdown, cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, arrangements for children and domestic abuse cases. Ruth shows great attention to detail in each case and listens to her clients in establishing expectations and communicating accurate legal advice.
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Hard working and dedicated senior solicitors
They do their absolute best in every task they tackle
Excellent professional services and advice
Jonathan Green
DWS Legal
Central Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.4 score
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290 reviews
Head of the Family Law Department and leading a team of talented family lawyers, Jonathan takes pride in helping clients to resolve their issues in a constructive and diligent manner. He deals with a variety of cases including divorce and financial disputes, private law children issues, cohabitation disputes and...
Head of the Family Law Department and leading a team of talented family lawyers, Jonathan takes pride in helping clients to resolve their issues in a constructive and diligent manner. He deals with a variety of cases including divorce and financial disputes, private law children issues, cohabitation disputes and the preparation of nuptial agreements. Jonathan is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme in the areas of domestic violence and ancillary relief. He is also a member of Resolution and a trained mediator and is committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach without the need for court proceedings. However, if court is necessary, Jonathan is an experienced advocate and has had many years of managing a challenging and busy caseload. He is also able to assist in matters relating to the preparation of wills, trusts, LPAs and probate.
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I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who wants a professional services
Great experience from a great company
Both were very knowledgeable about the all matters in law
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Shameela Chopdat
Smith Partnership
Central Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.4 score
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38 reviews
Dedicated in her approach, Shameela is a family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 12 years’ experience. Representing a broad range of clients, she handles cases involving all areas of family law including divorce, financial settlements, issues relating to children and cohabitation disputes. As a member of Resolution, Shameela...
Dedicated in her approach, Shameela is a family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 12 years’ experience. Representing a broad range of clients, she handles cases involving all areas of family law including divorce, financial settlements, issues relating to children and cohabitation disputes. As a member of Resolution, Shameela will encourage a non-confrontational approach to family issues where possible. However, her objective is always to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She combines her expertise with empathy and compassion, ensuring that her clients feel supported every step of the way.
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All was completed satisfactorily in the timeline, would recommend
Excellent service
Excellent service and advice, quick response to queries
Sona Chandarana
Cartwright King
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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25 reviews
An Associate Solicitor who specialises in childcare law and is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Sona provides advice and representation to parents, family members and children in care proceedings, often involving cases of non-accidental injury, neglect, sexual abuse and adoption. She is also able...
An Associate Solicitor who specialises in childcare law and is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Sona provides advice and representation to parents, family members and children in care proceedings, often involving cases of non-accidental injury, neglect, sexual abuse and adoption. She is also able to act for parents and family members in special guardianship applications. Sona’s work includes private law proceedings such as child arrangement orders for residence, prohibited steps, specific issues and contact. A skilled and confident advocate, she has experience in complex and contested hearings before Magistrates, District Judges, Circuit Judges and High Court Judges. Sona is a fluent Gujarati speaker and is also able to communicate in Hindi.
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Very experienced and professional, would highly recommend
Great firm with massive experience, easy to deal with - happily recommended
Great solicitors, friendly and helpful
Reena Johl
Family Law Consultants
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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5.0 score
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8 reviews
Specialising solely in family law for over 20 years, Reena has a wealth of experience handling matrimonial and family issues involving clients from all walks of life. She understands that separation can be a particularly difficult and emotional time and is able to provide an invaluable service tailored to...
Specialising solely in family law for over 20 years, Reena has a wealth of experience handling matrimonial and family issues involving clients from all walks of life. She understands that separation can be a particularly difficult and emotional time and is able to provide an invaluable service tailored to her clients’ individual needs. Providing advice on a range of cases, her areas of practice include divorce, financial and property matters, children disputes, domestic abuse cases, separation agreements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Reena is a member of Resolution and an experienced collaborative lawyer and so adopts a conciliatory, understanding and amicable approach to resolving matters, whilst always making sure she achieves the best outcome. With a calm and level-headed approach, she provides reassurance and confidence to her clients at a challenging time in their lives.
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She is methodical, empathetic and objective in her views
I recommend her highly, gives the best advice regarding the situation
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David Hawley
Frisby & Small
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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73 reviews
Having worked in family law for over 40 years, David is one of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area and provides advice and assistance with a broad range of situations arising from a relationship breakdown. He is well versed in all aspects of divorce...
Having worked in family law for over 40 years, David is one of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area and provides advice and assistance with a broad range of situations arising from a relationship breakdown. He is well versed in all aspects of divorce and separation, including financial disputes and matters relating to children and can also assist with cohabitation issues, judicial separations and pre-nuptial arrangements. Priding himself on his no nonsense, yet empathetic approach, David handles his cases in a pragmatic way seeking a swift and cost-effective resolution for his clients whenever possible.
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Good advice
I would not go anywhere else, they are first class
Very helpful
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David Berridge
Rothera Bray
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.2 score
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79 reviews
With an excellent reputation built over 30 years, David has established a strong practice exclusively in family law in the Leicester area. Partner at this long established firm, he acts on behalf of a range of individuals and families in matters relating to relationship formation and breakdown including divorce,...
With an excellent reputation built over 30 years, David has established a strong practice exclusively in family law in the Leicester area. Partner at this long established firm, he acts on behalf of a range of individuals and families in matters relating to relationship formation and breakdown including divorce, judicial separation and annulment of marriage, dissolution of civil partnerships, injunction proceedings, cases relating to children, cohabitee disputes and financial issues including property disputes and pension splitting. David is also able to advise on and draft nuptial agreements and separation agreements. He has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 1999 and is a dedicated Resolution member, dealing with cases in a sensitive, constructive and proportionate manner, with a view to obtaining the best possible settlement for each client.
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Really helpful and friendly
Would definitely recommend
Great service and prompt communication
Fiona Wilson
Lawson West
South Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.4 score
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124 reviews
Working exclusively as a family law solicitor for over 24 years, Fiona has developed a strong reputation in the region and amassed a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of family matters whether that be as a result of a marriage, civil partnership, or co-habitation breakdown. As an accredited...
Working exclusively as a family law solicitor for over 24 years, Fiona has developed a strong reputation in the region and amassed a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of family matters whether that be as a result of a marriage, civil partnership, or co-habitation breakdown. As an accredited member of Resolution, Fiona will strive to negotiate settlements for her clients, recognising that this is not only cost effective, but also gives many clients’ satisfaction that a favourable result has been achieved in which their wishes and wants have been given consideration. In some cases, the matter can only be resolved through the court, where Fiona will strongly defend her clients’ best interests. Additionally, Fiona enjoys the challenges faced in resolving children and financial matters and has acted successfully in a wide range of complex matters. She also acts for clients who may require documents drafting, such as pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, co-habitation agreements, change of name deeds, and affidavits to marry abroad.
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Friendly staff and service
Genuinely helpful
Approachable and easy to speak to
Emma Mitchell
Johnson Astills
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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58 reviews
Persuasive, effective and tenacious, Emma is a highly skilled and well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has been providing high quality legal advice for over 30 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown...
Persuasive, effective and tenacious, Emma is a highly skilled and well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who has been providing high quality legal advice for over 30 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she can guide her clients on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship including divorce, judicial separation and dissolution of civil partnerships, financial settlements on divorce and between unmarried couples (involving high value assets and/or businesses) and complex Children Act cases. Emma is a member of Resolution and an active supporter of alternative forms of dispute resolution, adopting a constructive and non-confrontational approach in family cases. If court proceedings are unavoidable, she is a confident and capable advocate with vast experience in representing her clients in financial and children cases.
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Professional, good quality, responsive
I would highly recommend them
They have been there supporting and helping non-stop
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Gayle Rowley
Nelsons
Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.2 score
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75 reviews
With over 25 years’ legal experience, Gayle is a Partner at the firm as well as being a trained mediator. Highly regarded in the Leicester area, Gayle advises on divorce and separation and the associated financial matters as well as overseeing and mediating on matters regarding children disputes. Gayle...
With over 25 years’ legal experience, Gayle is a Partner at the firm as well as being a trained mediator. Highly regarded in the Leicester area, Gayle advises on divorce and separation and the associated financial matters as well as overseeing and mediating on matters regarding children disputes. Gayle also advises on various other family law issues such as civil partnership dissolutions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and other relationship agreements such as for cohabiting couples or for those who wish to separate but not divorce. Recommended in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner and recommended in Chambers and Partners, Gayle is described as someone who “will do as much as she can to achieve a positive result for clients” and as someone who has the “ability to assist with complex financial matters following divorce or separation”.
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Very professional but also very friendly
Gayle was knowledgeable and professional all the way through
My case was handled expertly from start to finish with great advice
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Jonathan Foster
Josiah Hincks Solicitors
Syston
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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41 reviews
A Partner at the firm and a go-to expert in the field of family law, Jonathan has been offering guidance to clients since 1989. With an established reputation in the local area, he is instructed in cases relating to divorce, separation, and the disputes regarding finances and children following...
A Partner at the firm and a go-to expert in the field of family law, Jonathan has been offering guidance to clients since 1989. With an established reputation in the local area, he is instructed in cases relating to divorce, separation, and the disputes regarding finances and children following a relationship breakdown. Jonathan deals constructively with complex matters and has assisted in resolving finances in high-net-worth cases and those with an international element. In addition, he has acted on behalf of clients in international child abduction matters with successful returns of the children. A member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, Jonathan encourages clients to resolve their issues without the need for court proceedings and takes a conciliatory approach to resolving disputes where possible.
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Sorted my problem with no fuss
Brilliant
Really comprehensive service, would definitely use again
Claire Holland
Holland Family Law
South Leicester
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.5 score
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45 reviews
A trusted and dedicated family and divorce lawyer as well as Founder and Director of her own specialist family law firm, Claire is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients in a range of family matters. Offering a sensitive and supportive service, she provides expertise on...
A trusted and dedicated family and divorce lawyer as well as Founder and Director of her own specialist family law firm, Claire is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients in a range of family matters. Offering a sensitive and supportive service, she provides expertise on divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes and children arrangements. As a member of Resolution, Claire works tirelessly to ensure her client cases are dealt with in a professional and dignified manner, seeking solutions out of court wherever possible.
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I always felt I was in good hands
Claire was able to guide me with sensitivity, empathy, care and consideration
Very grateful for everything Claire has done
Kathryn Hicklin
Mander Cruickshank
Coalville
Serving Clients in Leicester
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leicester area.
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4.7 score
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96 reviews
Specialising in all aspects of family law, Kathryn is a compassionate and understanding family law specialist and Partner at this well-established law firm. She offers advice and representation on separation, divorce, children matters, financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown and domestic abuse cases. Kathryn believes in offering alternative...
Specialising in all aspects of family law, Kathryn is a compassionate and understanding family law specialist and Partner at this well-established law firm. She offers advice and representation on separation, divorce, children matters, financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown and domestic abuse cases. Kathryn believes in offering alternative dispute resolution options to the court process, and as a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, her main objective is to resolve matters swiftly, amicably, and cost-effectively. She recognises that seeking legal advice can be daunting so provides clear, practical advice to help her clients work through the legal process as well as applying common sense to help protect their position. Kathryn is also a Resolution accredited specialist in financial provision and private children law.
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Their experience and knowledge made for a successful outcome
The warm welcome and support throughout was invaluable
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Family Law Glossary
Legal terms used on this page
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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