The 21 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Newcastle
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Major Family Law
Divorce, Separation And Splitting Up
Child And Parental Disputes
Unmarried Couple And Cohabitation Disputes
International Divorce And Child Abduction
Financial Orders, Pensions And Maintenance
Consent And Clean Break Orders
Variation/Enforcement Of Financial Orders
Injunction And Occupational Orders
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Joanne Major
Major Family Law
Newcastle & North East
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm...
A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm and with the last 25 years of her legal career specialising in family and matrimonial cases, Joanne has built an enviable reputation as a professional who is as tenacious as she is caring, and who offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes. Joanne is one of a small group of family law solicitors in the UK to achieve “Hall of Fame” status in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Directory – the highest ranking possible – for her work and reputation nationally as a divorce and family lawyer of excellence. Offering a trusted guiding hand to her clients, she prides herself on her straight-talking yet calm approach, always going the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate good settlements for her clients are reflected by her wealth of 5 star reviews, making her a very popular choice, often through recommendation from past clients as well as other professionals in the legal sector. With a significant depth of experience in all areas of family breakdown, Joanne’s cases regularly involve disputes over finances such as property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. As part of her role as Managing Director, she also mentors her growing team, recruiting like-minded family lawyers who have the high expectations and drive to thrive in this nationally recognised family law firm. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Her approach was very professional whilst at the same time being understanding
Joanne's advice was excellent, I cannot recommend this service highly enough
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Sarah Barr Young
Stowe Family Law
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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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. | View the solicitor’s key information.
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Handled my case with professionalism and courtesy
Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me
Would not give it a second thought in using their services again
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Andrew Wraith
Prism Family Law
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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Principal Solicitor at this thriving specialist family law firm, Andrew brings over 17 years of experience and knowledge to his role. He acts on behalf of clients dealing with a broad range of situations arising out of relationship breakdown, including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, arrangements for children,...
Principal Solicitor at this thriving specialist family law firm, Andrew brings over 17 years of experience and knowledge to his role. He acts on behalf of clients dealing with a broad range of situations arising out of relationship breakdown, including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, arrangements for children, applications for protective orders and injunctions, as well as matters concerning financial provision, including but not limited to applications for financial relief and maintenance. Andrew also handles care proceedings, and represents children and parents in cases concerning removal of children by the Local Authority and applications concerning the use of parental responsibility, including issues relating to child arrangements orders and provision for family time. Andrew is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and Family Law Accreditation Scheme, as well as being a dedicated Resolution member.
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Gemma Iceton
Ward Hadaway
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.1 score
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49 reviews
Committed to offering an outstanding service to her clients in an approachable, compassionate and friendly manner, Gemma is a highly regarded family law specialist with over 18 years of expertise and knowledge to call upon. She handles a variety of cases including separation, divorce, children matters, pre-nuptial agreements and...
Committed to offering an outstanding service to her clients in an approachable, compassionate and friendly manner, Gemma is a highly regarded family law specialist with over 18 years of expertise and knowledge to call upon. She handles a variety of cases including separation, divorce, children matters, pre-nuptial agreements and living together agreements. Gemma also has a breadth of experience on matters relating to matrimonial and non-matrimonial property, assets held in trust, businesses, complex pensions, offsetting, life time allowance, and spousal maintenance. Her approach to her cases is constructive and practical with the aim of reaching a negotiated settlement. However, if court proceedings are necessary, she is able to conduct her own advocacy to ensure her clients receive a seamless service. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Her guidance was invaluable to me
Experience, intelligence, common sense, empathy and attention to detail
Highly recommended
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Christian Butler
Hay & Kilner
Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.4 score
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27 reviews
Known for his fearless dedication to pursuing the best possible outcome for his clients, yet empathetic and sincere in his approach, Christian is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner at this full-service law practice, he accepts instructions on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including...
Known for his fearless dedication to pursuing the best possible outcome for his clients, yet empathetic and sincere in his approach, Christian is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Partner at this full-service law practice, he accepts instructions on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, pensions and property portfolios, arrangements for children, disputes between cohabiting parties, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, emergency injunctions and protective orders. Christian has a good understanding of the stresses and challenges that a relationship breakdown can bring, recognising the importance of the advice he provides to his clients in assisting them to move forward with their lives. He is a member of Resolution, Chair of the Young Resolution (YRES) Committee for Newcastle and the North East of England and has been recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Very friendly
Extremely competent, reassuring and professional
Genuinely interested to get my legal issue sorted as quickly and smoothly
Jennifer Goldstein
Samuel Phillips Law
Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.2 score
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77 reviews
Boasting more than 30 years’ experience in family law, Jenny is a Senior Consultant and Head of Family Law at this well regarded law firm. She has wide expertise on a range of family matters arising out of a relationship breakdown, including separation, divorce, financial disputes, and children matters....
Boasting more than 30 years’ experience in family law, Jenny is a Senior Consultant and Head of Family Law at this well regarded law firm. She has wide expertise on a range of family matters arising out of a relationship breakdown, including separation, divorce, financial disputes, and children matters. A longstanding member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Jenny has vast experience in representing children, guardians and other family members in complex and challenging care proceedings. As a member of Resolution and a collaborative lawyer, she is focused on helping families resolve their problems, finding solutions that will benefit everyone and is renowned for her exceptional client care. Due to her high level of specialism and expertise, Jenny has obtained full accreditations from the Chartered Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and as a Family Mediator through the Family Mediation Association. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Explained everything in detail, efficient and matter concluded swiftly
Guaranteed to advise, listen, guide
Took the time to listen to what I truly wanted
Margaret Simpson
Silk Family Law
Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.2 score
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20 reviews
Margaret is widely lauded as a leading family law practitioner and has considerable experience in dealing with a wide range of family issues, particularly in the area of matrimonial finance. Boasting a 25 year track record, she advises a broad range of clients in cases involving significant assets and...
Margaret is widely lauded as a leading family law practitioner and has considerable experience in dealing with a wide range of family issues, particularly in the area of matrimonial finance. Boasting a 25 year track record, she advises a broad range of clients in cases involving significant assets and complex issues. Margaret has a particular interest and expertise in landed estates and farming cases, both of which often involve disputes relating to trust assets, valuation and liquidity. A trained collaborative lawyer, she encourages a problem-solving approach in a non-confrontational and constructive manner to help families resolve disputes, without the need for court proceedings. Margaret chairs the Tees Valley Resolution family law group. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Professional, accessible, diligent
Work hard and achieve results
Exceptional service
Sam Carter
Major Family Law
Newcastle & North East
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of...
With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Acts in a caring and compassionate manner at court
Sam is a credit to the company, easy to talk to and honest advice
Working with Sam was the best decision I have ever made
Ben Pepperell
Pepperells Solicitors
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.0 score
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9 reviews
Chief Executive and a family law expert at this dynamic, forward-thinking Newcastle based law firm, Ben has established a strong reputation for offering high quality legal advice and representation alongside a high level of client care. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm over the last...
Chief Executive and a family law expert at this dynamic, forward-thinking Newcastle based law firm, Ben has established a strong reputation for offering high quality legal advice and representation alongside a high level of client care. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm over the last 10 years and is sought after for his expertise in complex divorce and separation cases, often representing high-net-worth individuals. A mediator and a collaborative lawyer, Ben has a successful track record for resolving matrimonial and family disputes constructively and amicably, avoiding court proceedings where possible. He is also able to provide advice in relation to TOLATA claims, Inheritance Act claims and contentious wills and probate disputes. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Nina James
Gibson & Co
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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33 reviews
Praised for her understanding and objectivity, Nina is a divorce solicitor and family lawyer with considerable experience in the full spectrum of family and matrimonial matters. Boasting an 18 year career in family law, she acts on behalf of a range of clients on divorce, separation, disputes over child...
Praised for her understanding and objectivity, Nina is a divorce solicitor and family lawyer with considerable experience in the full spectrum of family and matrimonial matters. Boasting an 18 year career in family law, she acts on behalf of a range of clients on divorce, separation, disputes over child arrangements, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Nina is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, as well as a Resolution member and takes a conciliatory, empathetic approach, committed to resolving matters outside court where possible. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Brilliant, and all staff are so helpful
Always supportive, helpful and professional
Professional, helpful & explained everything clearly
Christine McVay
Jacksons Law
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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37 reviews
A highly experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor in the Newcastle area, Christine specialises in the financial matters that arise from relationship breakdown. With well over 20 years’ experience to call upon, Christine has a record of handing complex and high profile cases involving celebrities, members of the Bar...
A highly experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor in the Newcastle area, Christine specialises in the financial matters that arise from relationship breakdown. With well over 20 years’ experience to call upon, Christine has a record of handing complex and high profile cases involving celebrities, members of the Bar and judiciary and a number of National Lottery winners. Her work has led her to form close partnerships with the key personnel required for financial remedy cases, including senior counsel, forensic accountants, tax specialists, and pension experts. In addition, Christine advises on cases involving pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, TOLATA claims, and private law children matters. Christine is a Resolution accredited mediator and she has also lectured in family law at South Tyneside College. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Gave us the best outcome we could have wished for
Dispensing valuable opinion that helped us make clear decisions
Personally and professionally they are formidable
Helen Revill
Irwin Mitchell
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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34 reviews
Described by The Legal 500 as "an outstanding partner" who is "thorough, efficient, and extremely experienced", Helen is Head of the Family Law team at this award-winning law firm based in Newcastle. Undertaking family law matters since 1995, she deals with all cases from divorce, cohabitation issues, and civil...
Described by The Legal 500 as “an outstanding partner” who is “thorough, efficient, and extremely experienced”, Helen is Head of the Family Law team at this award-winning law firm based in Newcastle. Undertaking family law matters since 1995, she deals with all cases from divorce, cohabitation issues, and civil partnership disputes to financial and children matters arising from a separation. Her work also includes advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, living together agreements and separation agreements. A member of Resolution, Helen always seeks to resolve disputes in the most constructive and amicable way possible and considers herself to be a strong negotiator and advocate whilst applying a sensible and cost-effective approach to her case load. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Very understanding, caring & helpful, they certainly know their job
Every person I’ve dealt with have been great with me and my family
The best solicitors with a approachable service
Louise Masters
Sintons Law
Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.4 score
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119 reviews
Recognised as a 'Next Generation Partner' in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, Louise is described as "an extremely capable family lawyer and collaborative lawyer. She is innovative and forward thinking and a good leader". A Partner and Head of the Family Team at this reputable firm, she...
Recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, Louise is described as “an extremely capable family lawyer and collaborative lawyer. She is innovative and forward thinking and a good leader”. A Partner and Head of the Family Team at this reputable firm, she has a breadth of experience covering all aspects of family law, however regularly deals with cases in which there are co-mingling of matrimonial and non-matrimonial property or where the assets are tied up in a company or trust. Louise has gained a stellar reputation both locally and nationally and as a result often represents high profile clients or those in the public eye. She is a committed member of Resolution, as well as one of their assessors, and a trained collaborative lawyer and offers a constructive and collaborative dispute resolution approach to her cases. If required, Louise is able to conduct her own advocacy in court and has been praised by numerous clients for the support and representation she has provided and the way that she has conveyed the case to the judge. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Whatever your issue, they will always look to help
Can't recommend Sintons enough
Top class service
Lyn Rutherford
Mincoffs
East Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.6 score
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115 reviews
With a strong track record in family law cases that spans over 35 years, Lyn is a highly regarded family law specialist serving the Newcastle area. He is able to oversee all types of family matters, with significant depth of expertise in high-net-worth financial matters, involving multi millions, farming...
With a strong track record in family law cases that spans over 35 years, Lyn is a highly regarded family law specialist serving the Newcastle area. He is able to oversee all types of family matters, with significant depth of expertise in high-net-worth financial matters, involving multi millions, farming cases, disputes involving complex businesses and pensions, and vast property portfolios. Lyn has an enviable reputation as a proactive and tough negotiator with unquestionable litigious ability and consistently achieves the best results for his clients. He is recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, being described as a “thoroughly established name in the North East”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Quick to reply to questions, helpful & clear instructions
Excellent service from start to finish, very professional and helpful
Very professional and a pleasure to deal with
Lucy Mead
David Gray
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.8 score
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412 reviews
A go-to family law expert, a Partner and Head of the Family Department, Lucy has dealt with family and matrimonial issues since qualifying as a solicitor in 2001. Representing clients from all sectors, she advises on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, arrangements for children, injunctions and financial issues. Lucy...
A go-to family law expert, a Partner and Head of the Family Department, Lucy has dealt with family and matrimonial issues since qualifying as a solicitor in 2001. Representing clients from all sectors, she advises on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, arrangements for children, injunctions and financial issues. Lucy is also a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and has extensive experience in representing children, parents and other extended family members in care proceedings. Her priority is to reach an early settlement, but if this is not possible, her experience as a Higher Rights Advocate enables her to represent her clients at all levels of the single family court. Lucy is also a qualified Family Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Institute of Family Arbitrators. Ranked in Chambers & Partners and noted in The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Individual’, she is described as “extremely professional, objective and a strong court advocate”. Lucy is also a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in the areas of financial provision, cohabitation breakdown and domestic abuse. She works hard for her clients and receives praise for her communication and negotiation skills. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Excellent efficient, prompt service, consistent in all departments
Very good service and advice from start to finish
Prompt responses
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Victoria Lant
Browell Smith & Co
Newcastle
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.2 score
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21 reviews
Head of the firm’s Family Law team, Victoria has developed an excellent reputation for providing high-quality client care in her role as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, she specialises solely in family law and deals with all matters involving divorce, separation, complex...
Head of the firm’s Family Law team, Victoria has developed an excellent reputation for providing high-quality client care in her role as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor. Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, she specialises solely in family law and deals with all matters involving divorce, separation, complex financial disputes, issues over arrangements for children and pre-nuptial agreements and living together agreements. A member of The Law Society and Resolution, Victoria offers a supportive and encouraging service using Resolution’s guiding principles of non-confrontation and collaboration.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Helpful, sympathetic and knowledgeable
They have kept me up to date throughout my case
Remained professional with great communication
Sue McArthur
EMG Solicitors
Newcastle
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.1 score
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17 reviews
Client focused and personable, Sue is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to her clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. Qualifying as a solicitor over 30 years ago, her client cases have led her to develop...
Client focused and personable, Sue is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to her clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. Qualifying as a solicitor over 30 years ago, her client cases have led her to develop significant expertise with matters involving divorce and separation, family finances, child contact and child residence. Sue is a Resolution accredited specialist in relation to financial matters for both married and unmarried couples, a committed collaborative lawyer, an experienced family mediator and a longstanding member of Resolution. She works to constructive and non-confrontational guidelines when resolving couples’ disputes, always acting with honesty, integrity and objectivity. Building relationships with her clients based on trust and mutual respect, Sue is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes with the least amount of stress and turmoil. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Professional and their work is always of a high standard
Professional throughout
Great service
Jacqueline Emmerson
Emmersons Solicitors
Newcastle
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.5 score
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148 reviews
A highly esteemed family law expert and Managing Director and Founder of this multi award-winning law firm, Jacqueline is one of the region’s most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors with over 30 years of expertise to call upon. She specialises in all aspects of family law, including divorce...
A highly esteemed family law expert and Managing Director and Founder of this multi award-winning law firm, Jacqueline is one of the region’s most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors with over 30 years of expertise to call upon. She specialises in all aspects of family law, including divorce and dissolution, separation, and issues relating to child arrangements, as well as handling financial settlements which can involve property, pensions and business assets. Jacqueline is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a trained collaborative lawyer, advocating a non-confrontational and constructive approach, to achieve the best possible solution and avoid the financial and emotional impact of court proceedings. As well as her family work, Jacqueline is also able to advise in relation to wills, probate, estate administration, estate planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and court of protection. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Paul Dodds
Paul Dodds Law
Wallsend
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.3 score
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63 reviews
Adopting a solutions focused approach to his family law cases, Paul is a Senior Partner at the firm and Head of the Family Law Department. Offering legal advice and representation since 1979, he has vast expertise and knowledge on the full range of matters including divorce, separation, asset division...
Adopting a solutions focused approach to his family law cases, Paul is a Senior Partner at the firm and Head of the Family Law Department. Offering legal advice and representation since 1979, he has vast expertise and knowledge on the full range of matters including divorce, separation, asset division and finances, cohabitee disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, and public and private law children cases. Paul is a member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in children law and a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Accreditation Scheme. Paul’s key objective is to always resolve matters swiftly, amicably, and cost-effectively in furtherance of his clients’ best interests. However, if required, he can expertly and robustly represent his clients in court proceedings.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Have dealt with this firm several times and always been very satisfied
Superb guidance and excellent support
Always executed in a polite, professional, efficient & timely manner
Carolyne Hargreaves
PGS Law
Tyneside
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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Partner and Head of the Family Department and Legal Aid Supervisor for the firm, Carolyne has specialised in family law for over 20 years, building an excellent reputation across the north east region. Her varied caseload includes advising on divorce and separation, children matters, financial relief, cohabitation disputes, care...
Partner and Head of the Family Department and Legal Aid Supervisor for the firm, Carolyne has specialised in family law for over 20 years, building an excellent reputation across the north east region. Her varied caseload includes advising on divorce and separation, children matters, financial relief, cohabitation disputes, care proceedings and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, with cases ranging from straightforward divorces through to highly complex family disputes involving significant assets and property. Carolyne is a member of the Law Society Family Law Advanced and Children Law Accreditation schemes and represents both adults and children. She is also a member of Resolution and is committed to supporting her clients to find effective and pragmatic solutions to the challenges they face, in a constructive and amicable way. View the solicitor’s key information.
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At all times the advice has been superb
Highly recommend PGS Law without reservation to anyone
I have to say they are a fantastic company
Rebecca Cresswell
Sweeney Miller
South Gosforth
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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4.7 score
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317 reviews
Valued for her conciliatory and understanding approach to her family cases, Rebecca is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce and separation for married or cohabiting clients and the associated issues over their...
Valued for her conciliatory and understanding approach to her family cases, Rebecca is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Her role encompasses a variety of family matters including divorce and separation for married or cohabiting clients and the associated issues over their children and finances. She advises on financial settlement and the division of marital assets including property, pensions, spousal maintenance, and clean break orders. Rebecca is also regularly instructed in property ownership disputes arising from cohabitation and relationship breakdown such as Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 applications (TOLATA), orders for sale and Declarations of Trust. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Really nice staff, could not do enough to help
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First class from start to finish
Clare Usher
Hindle Campbell Law
North Shields
Serving Clients in Newcastle
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Newcastle area.
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55 reviews
Heading up the Family Department at this progressive law firm, Clare has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Boasting a 25 year career, she provides advice and assistance on divorce, separation and all issues relating to children and finances including acting...
Heading up the Family Department at this progressive law firm, Clare has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Boasting a 25 year career, she provides advice and assistance on divorce, separation and all issues relating to children and finances including acting for clients who have substantial assets. Clare is also a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Accreditation Scheme and is able to act on behalf of parents and children via their appointed Guardian, in care proceedings initiated by the Local Authority. As a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, she encourages constructive and sensible negotiation to resolve issues without acrimony. Clare is keen to ensure that legal representation is available to all and has introduced fixed fees for her family law work to enable clients to access excellent service at an affordable price. View the solicitor’s key information.
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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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