The 23 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Norwich & Nearby
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Divorce & Separation
Child and Parental Disputes
Financial Orders and Maintenance
International Divorce and Child Abduction
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Injunction and Occupational Orders
Unmarried Couple and Cohabitation Disputes
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Joanne Major
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich 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.
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Excellent and consistent service throughout a difficult case, highly recommend
Joanne's advice was excellent, I cannot recommend this service highly enough
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Neale Grearson
Clapham & Collinge
South Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.4 score
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55 reviews
Offering a calm and measured approach to his cases, Neale has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner and Head of the Family Law department at this highly respected law firm. He is able to represent clients on a range of matters including divorce,...
Offering a calm and measured approach to his cases, Neale has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner and Head of the Family Law department at this highly respected law firm. He is able to represent clients on a range of matters including divorce, separation, financial arrangements arising from a relationship breakdown, and children matters. Neale often acts on behalf of clients who are looking to protect their assets in the form of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. A member of Resolution and collaboratively trained, he aims to provide a more constructive and less adversarial attitude in situations of relationship breakdown, and is one of the founding members of the ‘Good Divorce Group’.
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I would definitely recommend this firm
I would personally recommend them to any one I know
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Lucy Simpson
Fosters
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.5 score
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260 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family & Children Department, Lucy is a vastly experienced family lawyer/advocate and provides advice on all areas of family law including the financial consequences of divorce or separation, often representing high-net-worth individuals, domestic violence and cases relating to children, including those involving non-accidental injuries,...
Partner and Head of the Family & Children Department, Lucy is a vastly experienced family lawyer/advocate and provides advice on all areas of family law including the financial consequences of divorce or separation, often representing high-net-worth individuals, domestic violence and cases relating to children, including those involving non-accidental injuries, and allegations of physical and sexual abuse. Lucy and her family law team are recognised and recommended by The Legal 500, and noted for providing “an effective and modern approach to legal advice, supporting its clients both practically and sensitively”. Lucy is also a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme.
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Explain every step of the process to their clients
Their approach is extremely professional, communicative, efficient, & empathetic
Friendly and professional service offered by a well organised team
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Amy Walpole
Hatch Brenner
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.4 score
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66 reviews
A renowned family solicitor in the Norwich area and Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Amy is a go-to expert for family and relationship advice and representation. She has a varied caseload and offers practical, tailored support on all family matters focusing on complex financial and company...
A renowned family solicitor in the Norwich area and Partner and Head of the Family Law department, Amy is a go-to expert for family and relationship advice and representation. She has a varied caseload and offers practical, tailored support on all family matters focusing on complex financial and company issues involving owner managed business, family businesses and farming divorces, as well as supporting individuals involved in high-net-worth divorces involving complex asset structures. Amy also deals with children matters, pre-nuptial agreements, deeds of separation, property disputes between cohabitees and cases involving domestic abuse. A member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, she offers a constructive and collaborative dispute resolution approach to her cases, where possible, to help minimise the pain of a relationship breakdown. Amy is also recognised in The Legal 500 and described as “a fantastic combination of great judgment, attention to detail and excellent client care”.
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Good professional service
The team were incredibly proactive and went above and beyond
Excellent service
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Amanda Maruca
Spire Solicitors
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.2 score
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59 reviews
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this long established law firm serving the Norwich area, Amanda has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of 30 years of experience and knowledge. Her work involves a range of...
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this long established law firm serving the Norwich area, Amanda has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of 30 years of experience and knowledge. Her work involves a range of family and matrimonial issues including divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse and financial provision. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, a Resolution member and a trained collaborative lawyer, Amanda works to constructive and non-confrontational guidelines when resolving couples’ disputes. She is also noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.
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Very effective service, fast and conscientious
Even when things get tough, they are efficient and responsive
Would recommend to anyone
Tammy Parnell
Rogers & Norton
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.4 score
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122 reviews
Heading up the family law department, Tammy is a specialist family law solicitor and divorce lawyer who qualified over 20 years ago and recently joined the firm. Tammy provides advice on a full range of family law issues including divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children such as...
Heading up the family law department, Tammy is a specialist family law solicitor and divorce lawyer who qualified over 20 years ago and recently joined the firm. Tammy provides advice on a full range of family law issues including divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children such as contact and residence, and relationship agreements including pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. She is a collaborative family lawyer who therefore takes a non-confrontational approach to resolving issues that arise when a relationship breaks down, finding solutions by agreement rather than through court proceedings whenever this is possible.
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Would not hesitate to recommend or use them again
Extremely happy with all the work that was carried out for me
1st class service with first class personnel
Denise Findlay
Birketts
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.2 score
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40 reviews
Partner at the firm and a highly accomplished family specialist, and collaborative lawyer, Denise specialises in all areas of private family law, with a specialism in high value cases involving complex issues in relation to pensions, trusts, tax and business assets. She also provides clear, sensible and practical advice in...
Partner at the firm and a highly accomplished family specialist, and collaborative lawyer, Denise specialises in all areas of private family law, with a specialism in high value cases involving complex issues in relation to pensions, trusts, tax and business assets. She also provides clear, sensible and practical advice in cases where resources are more modest, in which she is able to offer advice in the most cost effective way. Denise also provides assistance to families seeking to protect pre-marital wealth and has a particular interest in marital agreements, either pre-nuptial or post-nuptial, and the benefits to both parties of such future planning. She also has considerable experience in matters relating to children as well as domestic abuse cases. Denise has advised many victims of domestic abuse and has dealt with cases involving both physical and sexual abuse and coercive or controlling behaviour. She is registered with the Green Phone initiative and provides free legal advice at the Norfolk Community Law Service.
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Good communication
Very helpful law firm
Richard Ronaldson
Ronaldsons
West Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.2 score
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87 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of this law firm established in 1995, Richard is a stand-out family lawyer and divorce solicitor with 35 years of expertise and knowledge under his belt. He is able to guide clients through all family disputes including divorce, separation, complex financial settlements, cohabitation finance, family...
Founder and Managing Director of this law firm established in 1995, Richard is a stand-out family lawyer and divorce solicitor with 35 years of expertise and knowledge under his belt. He is able to guide clients through all family disputes including divorce, separation, complex financial settlements, cohabitation finance, family injunctions, and disputes regarding child arrangements. Richard is highly sought after for his robust litigation skills but also his experience at resolving cases with constructive negotiation if required.
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Richard immediately put me at ease
No-nonsense, plain talking approach with his decisiveness was refreshing
Expert in his profession, has a confident reassuring way about him
Richard Bevan
Rudlings Solicitors
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.6 score
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9 reviews
Richard’s caring and approachable nature makes him one of the go-to family lawyers for high-quality legal advice. With a career spanning over 26 years, he has represented clients on a range of matters and now specialises in child care law. A well-known and respected solicitor advocate and one of...
Richard’s caring and approachable nature makes him one of the go-to family lawyers for high-quality legal advice. With a career spanning over 26 years, he has represented clients on a range of matters and now specialises in child care law. A well-known and respected solicitor advocate and one of the firm’s Partners, he represents parents and children in both public and private children law proceedings. Richard is also a member of Resolution and is known for going the extra mile for his clients and delivering results through a non-confrontational approach.
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Sam Carter
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich 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.
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He was able to achieve and direct the best outcome for my family
Sam’s approach towards matters were always calm, & communicated well
Acts in a caring and compassionate manner at court
Patricia Brodie
BBL Family Law
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.6 score
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10 reviews
Valued for her sensible and calm manner and seeking cost-effective, practical and workable solutions to family related issues, Patricia is a widely respected divorce lawyer and family mediator. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has established a thriving meditation practice and offers assistance with a broad range...
Valued for her sensible and calm manner and seeking cost-effective, practical and workable solutions to family related issues, Patricia is a widely respected divorce lawyer and family mediator. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has established a thriving meditation practice and offers assistance with a broad range of issues including financial and children disputes, and sensitive and complex court referred work. Patricia’s proactive approach is praised by clients, as is her ability to offer advice in the most measured and sensible way and treat all parties with respect and without judgement.
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Patricia was extremely helpful and professional
She represented me with a service second to none
I have recommended her on numerous occasions and will continue to do so
Nick Stone
Mills & Reeve
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.0 score
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20 reviews
Head of the Family Team and with a career spanning 25 years, Nick is a sought after family law specialist and is able to provide advice on a range of matters including divorce, separation, complex financial cases involving family businesses, farms and trusts, cohabitee disputes and private Children Act...
Head of the Family Team and with a career spanning 25 years, Nick is a sought after family law specialist and is able to provide advice on a range of matters including divorce, separation, complex financial cases involving family businesses, farms and trusts, cohabitee disputes and private Children Act proceedings. His work also including advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. An advocate for alternative dispute resolution, he stands out for his constructive approach to his cases and will seek the best possible solution for his clients through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or as the last resort, through the involvement of the court.
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Jane Anderson
Cozens-Hardy
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.3 score
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114 reviews
With formidable negotiating skills and a strong track record in a range of family matters, Jane is a Principal Solicitor and Partner in the Family Team at this leading local firm. Bringing over 30 years' experience to her role, she offers specialist advice on divorce, the financial implications of...
With formidable negotiating skills and a strong track record in a range of family matters, Jane is a Principal Solicitor and Partner in the Family Team at this leading local firm. Bringing over 30 years’ experience to her role, she offers specialist advice on divorce, the financial implications of the breakdown of a relationship, cohabitee disputes, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. As a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution, Jane is committed to settling family disputes amicably with a positive and fair outcome for her clients. However, if court proceedings are necessary, she is able to represents clients in court with tenacity and confidence.
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Very good practice, Jane and Andrew were brilliant
Lovely staff who are all very hardworking
Quick and efficient
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Emma Gallant
Hansells Solicitors
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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5.0 score
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2 reviews
An up and coming talent in the Norwich area, Emma specialises in family and matrimonial matters. Her work includes divorce, separation, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, arrangements for children and domestic abuse cases, including non-molestation and occupation orders. Emma takes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to cases, whilst...
An up and coming talent in the Norwich area, Emma specialises in family and matrimonial matters. Her work includes divorce, separation, financial disputes following a relationship breakdown, arrangements for children and domestic abuse cases, including non-molestation and occupation orders. Emma takes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to cases, whilst ensuring she is robust and focuses on achieving the best possible results for her clients. She has also volunteered in the local community; working within the Norfolk Community Law Service and attending their face-to-face free legal advice sessions as well as running a pro bono volunteer group.
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Sue Bailey
FM Family Law
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.7 score
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9 reviews
A highly skilled family solicitor, collaborative lawyer and family mediator, Sue brings over 15 years of expertise and knowledge to her family law cases. Recognised in Chambers & Partners for her "strong technical skills in high asset value separations as well as complex private children matters", she works tirelessly...
A highly skilled family solicitor, collaborative lawyer and family mediator, Sue brings over 15 years of expertise and knowledge to her family law cases. Recognised in Chambers & Partners for her “strong technical skills in high asset value separations as well as complex private children matters”, she works tirelessly to understand her clients’ needs and to find an alternative and appropriate resolution to achieve the desired outcome. Sue is a member of Resolution and a committee member of the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society and handles all her cases in a pragmatic, constructive and sensitive manner.
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Help you through to the light at the end of the tunnel
Thank you Sue. Things are now far more amicable
Sound, calm, professional advice
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Alisdair Douglas
Leathes Prior
Central Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.7 score
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125 reviews
Commended for his guidance, understanding and wise counsel, Alisdair has a strong reputation in the Norwich area for his expertise in family law matters. Head of the Family Team and with a career spanning over 20 years, he is instructed on a wide range of family related issues involving...
Commended for his guidance, understanding and wise counsel, Alisdair has a strong reputation in the Norwich area for his expertise in family law matters. Head of the Family Team and with a career spanning over 20 years, he is instructed on a wide range of family related issues involving divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial relief and children matters. As a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme in the categories of private children law and financial provision, a trained collaborative lawyer, and a Resolution member, Alisdair believes in a constructive approach to family disputes, supporting clients who are hoping to agree the way forward as opposed to proceeding on a litigious basis.
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Very professional service once more from Leathes Prior
Very good to date
Very quick response times, professional but also personable
Karen Phillips
Sprake Kingsley
Bungay
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.3 score
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19 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm since 1995, Karen is an experienced family law specialist and acts for both company and personal clients with litigation problems and in dispute resolution. She is instructed on a range of matters including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, judicial separation, children matters, and...
A longstanding member of the firm since 1995, Karen is an experienced family law specialist and acts for both company and personal clients with litigation problems and in dispute resolution. She is instructed on a range of matters including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, judicial separation, children matters, and pre-nuptial and pre-civil partnership agreements. Karen is a trained collaborative lawyer and is able to help clients benefit from the collaborative approach in resolving family disputes in appropriate cases. She is also a member of Resolution and the Norfolk branch of The Good Divorce Group.
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Would highly recommend without reservation
Excellent legal team
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Kate Jackson
Butcher Andrews
Holt
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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5 reviews
Described as approachable, proactive and efficient, Kate is an experienced family solicitor and Partner at this reputable local firm. She has worked in family law since 2004 and is able to provide advice and representation in all matters affecting family life, including relationship breakdown, divorce, separation, issues relating to...
Described as approachable, proactive and efficient, Kate is an experienced family solicitor and Partner at this reputable local firm. She has worked in family law since 2004 and is able to provide advice and representation in all matters affecting family life, including relationship breakdown, divorce, separation, issues relating to children (including child arrangements, adoption, special guardianship, and financial support), financial disputes, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues, domestic abuse and pre-marital agreements. A member of Resolution, she offers clear, practical advice and aims to resolve family disputes in a constructive and conciliatory manner where possible, particularly where there are children involved. If court proceedings are necessary, Kate doesn’t flinch at taking a more tenacious approach where circumstances dictate and is an experienced advocate. She is also a Resolution accredited specialist in private law children, and domestic abuse.
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I have needed them twice... I was very impressed both times
Helpful and experienced combined with efficiency
Friendly, professional and very efficient
Kevin Dobson
Norton Peskett
Lowestoft
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.0 score
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81 reviews
With over 25 years' experience under his belt, Kevin is a family solicitor, collaborative lawyer and accredited mediator. He has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding his clients through their divorce and separation, financial issues and matters involving children. His...
With over 25 years’ experience under his belt, Kevin is a family solicitor, collaborative lawyer and accredited mediator. He has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding his clients through their divorce and separation, financial issues and matters involving children. His practice also includes the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
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Very professional
Very professional also has friendly staff
Great solicitors and nice friendly staff
Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald Family Law
Newmarket
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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8 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm established in 2013, Julie has a reputation for building positive relationships with her clients and sensitively guiding them through the complex area of family and relationship breakdown. She offers efficient and cost-effective advice in relation to divorce, separation, and...
Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm established in 2013, Julie has a reputation for building positive relationships with her clients and sensitively guiding them through the complex area of family and relationship breakdown. She offers efficient and cost-effective advice in relation to divorce, separation, and cohabitation, as well as financial and children matters. A member of Resolution, Julie follows their code of practice, and aims to resolve family disputes in a non-confrontational manner.
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Always helped me make an informed decision regarding family issues
Fantastic, patient and attentive to her clients needs
Julie offers a great service with lots of help and advice
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 13th Sep 2023
Sarah Fairbrother
Ward Gethin Archer
King's Lynn
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.4 score
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28 reviews
Sarah has been in practice for over 13 years, building up a wealth of experience in family law and is now a Director in the Family Department. She can represent clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes, issues relating to children such...
Sarah has been in practice for over 13 years, building up a wealth of experience in family law and is now a Director in the Family Department. She can represent clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes, issues relating to children such as child contact arrangements and residence disputes, and cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Sarah is a dedicated member of Resolution and a family mediator, and so can help couples achieve an agreement themselves on financial and children issues by acting as a trusted guide, supporting them through the mediation process.
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Very good place to get help and nice people
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Jonathan Puxley
HKB Wiltshires
Lowestoft
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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4.0 score
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7 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1994, Jonathan is an experienced and highly skilled family lawyer and divorce solicitor. A Partner at the firm and heading up the Family Team, he is able to assist in family matters relating to divorce, separation, and the financial and property issues arising on...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1994, Jonathan is an experienced and highly skilled family lawyer and divorce solicitor. A Partner at the firm and heading up the Family Team, he is able to assist in family matters relating to divorce, separation, and the financial and property issues arising on relationship breakdown. He is also well versed in public law child care work, as well as private law children matters, often involving child arrangements. Jonathan is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, a Resolution member and an Associate Member of the National Association of Guardian Ad Litem and Reporting Officers (NAGALRO).
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Stephanie Walmsley
Family Law Consultancy
Norwich
Serving Clients in Norwich
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Norwich area.
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3.8 score
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13 reviews
Sympathetic, considered and clear in her approach, Stephanie works hard to support her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown, using her knowledge and expertise to achieve their goals. Director of this Norwich based firm, she has a wide ranging caseload and is a Resolution accredited specialist in...
Sympathetic, considered and clear in her approach, Stephanie works hard to support her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown, using her knowledge and expertise to achieve their goals. Director of this Norwich based firm, she has a wide ranging caseload and is a Resolution accredited specialist in divorce finance and children law cases, as well as being a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme. Valued for her honesty and empathy, Stephanie has been described as “a pleasure to work with from a professional and personal point of view”.
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Always acting to the highest professional standards
Stephanie greatly eased the stress and strain
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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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