The 19 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Bishop’s Stortford & Nearby
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Sadler Cross Family Law
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Lauren Sadler
Sadler Cross Family Law
Essex Region
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
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An exceptionally skilled, professional and compassionate family law specialist, Lauren has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors in the Bishop's Stortford area for high quality advice and representation. A Senior Partner at the firm, she has expertly handled family and matrimonial cases since 1999, accumulating significant...
An exceptionally skilled, professional and compassionate family law specialist, Lauren has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors in the Bishop's Stortford area for high quality advice and representation. A Senior Partner at the firm, she has expertly handled family and matrimonial cases since 1999, accumulating significant knowledge and expertise of divorce, separation, financial remedy matters, cases relating to children, including public law, child abduction and special guardianship cases, and domestic abuse. Lauren is an experienced mediator with the required training to undertake mediation with children, and actively encourages her clients to reach agreement through compromise and negotiation. She also holds membership of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and Resolution, and is an accredited specialist in children law and domestic abuse.
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Lauren is very experienced and helpful, down to earth family law solicitor
Lauren was very knowledgeable and understanding
Lauren is brilliant and very knowledgeable
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Lisa Dawson
Ellisons
Essex Region
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
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Described as “an exceptional member of the team” who “provides extremely pragmatic and sensible advice to clients while always striving for the best outcome”, Lisa is Partner and Head of Family at this well established law firm. A longstanding member of the firm since starting her training contract in...
Described as “an exceptional member of the team” who “provides extremely pragmatic and sensible advice to clients while always striving for the best outcome”, Lisa is Partner and Head of Family at this well established law firm. A longstanding member of the firm since starting her training contract in 2002, she can assist with all aspects of private family law work including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation issues, financial arrangements, matters relating to children, and domestic violence injunctions. Her areas of specialism include high-net-worth financial remedy matters following separation including cases with an international element, as well as complex Children Act proceedings often involving domestic and sexual abuse, gas lighting, coercive control, parental alienation and implacably hostile parenting. Lisa is also a member of Resolution and is committed to a non-confrontational and constructive resolution of disputes. She has carried out mediation training and whilst not currently a practising mediator, she uses the same ideology. where appropriate, in practice.Play the law firm’s video.
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Sebastian Burrows
Stowe Family Law
Bishop's Stortford
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A renowned family law expert, excellent strategist and described as “pragmatic, sensitive and personable”, Sebastian is Managing Partner at this well-regarded specialist family law firm and has been offering high quality legal advice and representation in family law matters for over 20 years. He has an excellent success rate...
A renowned family law expert, excellent strategist and described as “pragmatic, sensitive and personable”, Sebastian is Managing Partner at this well-regarded specialist family law firm and has been offering high quality legal advice and representation in family law matters for over 20 years. He has an excellent success rate in handling complex family cases, involving divorce, separation, marital finances, the dissolution of civil partnerships, and cases with an international element. Sebastian is particularly skilled at deciphering detailed financial matters within family disputes, involving multiple types of assets such as property, pension portfolios, investments, family businesses, and City bonus structures. He also has an enviable track record in cases relating to children, involving applications for child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, substance abuse by parents, domestic violence cases and non-compliance with court orders. Well versed in wealth protection matters, he advises on and drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Sebastian is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and Children Act cases and is a committed Chair of Resolution Essex and advocates a constructive and amicable approach to his cases, always pursuing the best outcome for his clients. Play the law firm’s video.
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Sally Powell
Tees Law
Bishop’s Stortford
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
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4.3 score
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73 reviews
Practising exclusively in family law throughout her career, Sally is Head of the Family Department and leads a team of specialist family lawyers who are able to offer a full range of alternative dispute resolution options, including collaborative law, mediation and arbitration, in order to achieve workable solutions to...
Practising exclusively in family law throughout her career, Sally is Head of the Family Department and leads a team of specialist family lawyers who are able to offer a full range of alternative dispute resolution options, including collaborative law, mediation and arbitration, in order to achieve workable solutions to family issues, Priding herself on offering personalised advice and representation, she is particularly sought after for her expertise on the financial implications of ending a relationship, often dealing with complex cases involving businesses, farms or trust structures (both nationally and internationally). Her work also includes drafting pre-nuptial agreements, and advising on cohabitee disputes and matters relating to children. Sally is a member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in financial and children disputes, as well as a collaboratively trained lawyer. Clients value her compassion, understanding and professionalism, empowering clients to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.
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Excellent, professional, reliable and courteous throughout the process
Excellent service all round with really helpful and friendly staff
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Rosalind Fitzgerald
Rayden Solicitors
Bishop’s Stortford
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Rosalind is an expert solicitor with an incredible amount of experience in all elements of family law. Practising exclusively in this area since 2002, she specialises in the financial disputes arising from a divorce or separation including cases with significant business and third party interests. Her work also involves...
Rosalind is an expert solicitor with an incredible amount of experience in all elements of family law. Practising exclusively in this area since 2002, she specialises in the financial disputes arising from a divorce or separation including cases with significant business and third party interests. Her work also involves challenging and complex children cases, including same sex couples and alternate family structures, issues arising from surrogacy law and fertility arrangements, and international children cases. Offering pragmatic and realistic advice, Rosalind outlines a clear strategy from the outset and will always advocate a non-confrontational, amicable approach to reach a settlement using alternative dispute resolution methods. She has acted in several reported cases in her field, both in the High Court and in appeals. Rosalind is described in The Legal 500 as treating her clients with “great care, attention and patience and a great deal of compassion”.
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Lynn Cowley
Nockolds Solicitors
Bishop’s Stortford
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.4 score
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52 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm and a Partner since 1997, Lynn also heads up the Family and International Team. She is instructed on the full range of family matters with particular expertise in high value financial cases. A member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in high value ancillary...
A longstanding member of the firm and a Partner since 1997, Lynn also heads up the Family and International Team. She is instructed on the full range of family matters with particular expertise in high value financial cases. A member of Resolution, an accredited specialist in high value ancillary relief, cohabitation and pension disputes and a trained collaborative lawyer, Lynn firmly believes that a non-confrontational approach is the best way to resolve family disputes and ensure the best outcome in all cases. She is consistently recognised in The Legal 500 and is named as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in their 2024 edition. Lynn is also fluent in Spanish, a member of the British Spanish Law Association, and has a wealth of experience in handling cross-border matters in Spain.
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Highly recommended
Great firm
Extremely efficient and proactive
Tariq Ahmad
Pellys Solicitors
Saffron Walden
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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3.5 score
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11 reviews
Committed to providing exceptional customer care, Tariq has acted for a wide range of clients and has assisted them to resolve their family and matrimonial disputes both through the court system and outside the court. Providing clear, honest advice in a friendly and personable manner, he deals with matters...
Committed to providing exceptional customer care, Tariq has acted for a wide range of clients and has assisted them to resolve their family and matrimonial disputes both through the court system and outside the court. Providing clear, honest advice in a friendly and personable manner, he deals with matters relating to divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitation, and associated financial disputes which are often complex in nature. Tariq actively encourages his clients to reach an amicable settlement, but is also a confident and experienced advocate and is able to provide representation in court in directions listings and at final hearings.
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Alan Caldwell
Fairhurst Menuhin & Co
Saffron Walden
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.8 score
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89 reviews
Committed to assisting clients during emotionally charged times in order to achieve a positive outcome, Alan is a Partner and Head of Family Law and has specialised in this field for over 30 years. He is able to assist in family matters relating to divorce, separation, financial issues arising...
Committed to assisting clients during emotionally charged times in order to achieve a positive outcome, Alan is a Partner and Head of Family Law and has specialised in this field for over 30 years. He is able to assist in family matters relating to divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, cohabitee disputes and cases relating to children. Promoting open dialogue and compromise between individuals, Alan will always adopt a non-adversarial approach to settling matters for his clients, whenever possible, but also has extensive experience of the court system. He is a member of Resolution.
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Professional, efficient and understanding
Able to guide me through the process sensitively
They made it easy for me to understand every step
Sarah Orrell
Leonard Gray
Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.6 score
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168 reviews
Dedicated to providing clients with clear, straightforward advice and a professional proactive service, Sarah is a well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who specialises in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes. She has dealt with many complex...
Dedicated to providing clients with clear, straightforward advice and a professional proactive service, Sarah is a well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who specialises in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes. She has dealt with many complex financial settlements involving high-net-worth individuals, trust issues and business assets and is highly regarded by clients who describe her as “expert in her subject area, efficient, and effective”. Sarah has also developed a particular expertise in relation to public sector pensions for police officers and other members of the emergency services and heads up the Emergency Services Legal Team. Her work also includes advising on disputes relating to children including issues involving child arrangements orders and parental responsibility. Sarah is a member of Resolution and is committed to alternative means of resolving family disputes through negotiation, collaboration and mediation, in order to reach an amicable agreement.
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Friendly and helpful
Nothing was too much trouble
Made sure everything was smoothly progressed
Anna Cross
Sadler Cross Family Law
Essex Region
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
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Co-founder and Managing Partner of this specialist family law firm, Anna offers extensive family law expertise and exceptional client care. She provides shrewd, timely advice for married and unmarried couples going through relationship challenges, and to parents with wider family issues or children matters. Her varied caseload involves divorce...
Co-founder and Managing Partner of this specialist family law firm, Anna offers extensive family law expertise and exceptional client care. She provides shrewd, timely advice for married and unmarried couples going through relationship challenges, and to parents with wider family issues or children matters. Her varied caseload involves divorce and the associated financial remedy proceedings, domestic violence cases, and private law children matters (where she represents parents, grandparents and extended family members). Anna also provides wealth protection services in the form of pre-nuptial agreements, in addition to representing cohabitees in their disputes, including TOLATA proceedings. Holding membership of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, membership of Resolution, and as an accredited specialist in domestic violence, advanced financial provision and children law (private), she promotes best practices within the field to achieve the constructive resolution of family disputes. A favourite amongst her clients for approaching each case with empathy and integrity, Anna’s priority is to support families through an emotional time in their lives whilst taking a proactive and strategic approach to reach a successful outcome.
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Anna instilled confidence in me
You have literally been amazing throughout this whole process
Hugely professional and compassionate
Carol Toulson
Holmes & Hills
Colchester
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.1 score
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57 reviews
One of the most accomplished family law specialists in Bishop's Stortford, Carol is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this 'Top Tier' law firm. She has vast experience in all areas of family law including divorce and separation, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, financial claims upon...
One of the most accomplished family law specialists in Bishop's Stortford, Carol is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She has vast experience in all areas of family law including divorce and separation, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, financial claims upon separation and matters involving children. Recognised by The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Individual’, she is described as “capable and experienced in her field” and clients value her approachable and empathetic manner, representing their interests with sensible, constructive advice and helping them find the best possible solution.
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Extremely thorough, friendly and get the work done quickly
Can't recommend Holmes and Hills enough
Helpful, excellent staff
Lisa Collins
Birkett Long
Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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3.9 score
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7 reviews
Providing clear, practical and realistic advice in a calm and reassuring manner, Lisa is a talented family law specialist who also holds the positions of Head of Divorce & Family and Partner at this Legal 500 'Top Tier' law firm. She advises individuals and couples on a full range...
Providing clear, practical and realistic advice in a calm and reassuring manner, Lisa is a talented family law specialist who also holds the positions of Head of Divorce & Family and Partner at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She advises individuals and couples on a full range of issues including divorce, separation, cohabitation issues, financial disputes and matters relating to children. Lisa is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme as well as a member of Resolution and offers a sensitive, yet constructive, approach to dispute resolution in order to give her clients the confidence to make the right decisions. If required, she is able to robustly but calmly defend her clients through each stage of the legal process. Lisa is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500.
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Shalini Subherwal
Whiskers
Harlow
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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3.8 score
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67 reviews
An astute, knowledgeable and dedicated solicitor, Shalini has built a strong reputation in the field of family law and is now one of the firm’s Partners. With over 14 years’ experience, she advises on all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, ancillary relief, private Children Act matters...
An astute, knowledgeable and dedicated solicitor, Shalini has built a strong reputation in the field of family law and is now one of the firm’s Partners. With over 14 years’ experience, she advises on all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, ancillary relief, private Children Act matters and public childcare law, cohabitation and separation issues. Shalini always strives to reach settlements outside the stressful and expensive court arena, but is able to conduct her own advocacy, if required. She is a member of Resolution and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme.
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Very friendly people
Was exemplary
Excellent service... professional & polite
Kam Patel
Kayson Solicitors
Waltham Abbey
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.9 score
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57 reviews
Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, Kam is Director and Principal Solicitor at this thriving law firm and leads a team of highly skilled specialist lawyers. She has worked with clients on a wide range of divorce and separation cases, tackling financial and children matters arising from relationship breakdown,...
Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, Kam is Director and Principal Solicitor at this thriving law firm and leads a team of highly skilled specialist lawyers. She has worked with clients on a wide range of divorce and separation cases, tackling financial and children matters arising from relationship breakdown, as well as cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse cases and injunctions. Kam is not only an experienced family solicitor but also a qualified counsellor and is well placed to offer emotional guidance on any personal issues arising from a relationship breakdown. She can also offer specialist legal advice in Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Persian, Urdu and Creole.
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We could not recommend Kayson Solicitors enough for all their help and support
Very impressed with how quickly they got back to me
I had a team behind me that were focused and organised
Helen Wilmott
Heckford Norton
Saffron Walden
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
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4.6 score
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9 reviews
A longstanding and committed member of the team since 1999, Helen heads up the Matrimonial Department where she deals with divorce, financial issues, injunctions, child arrangements, cohabitation breakdown issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and deeds of separation. Helen is a member of Resolution and strongly believes in conducting matters in a...
A longstanding and committed member of the team since 1999, Helen heads up the Matrimonial Department where she deals with divorce, financial issues, injunctions, child arrangements, cohabitation breakdown issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and deeds of separation. Helen is a member of Resolution and strongly believes in conducting matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way where possible, but will engage in tough negotiation where necessary. Taking a pragmatic yet supportive approach, she is committed to offering a personal, more bespoke service to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Jill Wiggins
Cunningtons Solicitors
Braintree
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.5 score
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91 reviews
Valued for her conciliatory and empathetic approach to her family cases, Jill is a Partner in the Family Department at this well-established law firm. She deals with divorce and civil partnership dissolution, financial matters arising from a separation, injunctions and Children Act proceedings, both private and public law. Jill's...
Valued for her conciliatory and empathetic approach to her family cases, Jill is a Partner in the Family Department at this well-established law firm. She deals with divorce and civil partnership dissolution, financial matters arising from a separation, injunctions and Children Act proceedings, both private and public law. Jill’s approach is to provide excellent client service in a caring and compassionate manner, always thinking about the needs of the whole family, especially when children are involved.
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Very polite and efficient
Went out of their way to help
Knowledgeable and helpful professionals
Dee Finnegan
Spectrum Family Law
Harlow
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.7 score
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17 reviews
Founder of this specialist family law firm established over 10 years ago, Dee has a proven background in family law and is particularly renowned for her tenacity and determination to achieve the best results for her clients. She provides advice and assistance on the full spectrum of matters with...
Founder of this specialist family law firm established over 10 years ago, Dee has a proven background in family law and is particularly renowned for her tenacity and determination to achieve the best results for her clients. She provides advice and assistance on the full spectrum of matters with a specialism in financial cases involving high-net-worth individuals and disputes relating to children. Noted for working closely with clients and offering pragmatic, proportionate advice, Dee seeks to reach a swift and fair conclusion to allow all parties, especially any children, to move on in their new life journey.
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Her advice and handling of matter throughout was exceptional
Dee at spectrum is absolutely fantastic, highly recommended
Highly recommended
Zen Thompson
Curwens Solicitors
Royston
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.5 score
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50 reviews
An experienced and highly competent family solicitor, Zen has been practising since 1996 and is recognised by The Law Society as a specialist in family law. He has a broad experience of advocacy at court and has represented clients all the way through to final hearings in a variety...
An experienced and highly competent family solicitor, Zen has been practising since 1996 and is recognised by The Law Society as a specialist in family law. He has a broad experience of advocacy at court and has represented clients all the way through to final hearings in a variety of cases including divorce, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, civil partnerships, cohabitee rights and all matters relating to children. A member of Resolution and an accredited collaborative lawyer and family mediator, Zen is able to find constructive and cost effective solutions to a client’s problems, which includes positive approaches to dispute resolution. He is also a Children Arbitrator through the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and can deal with children issues including international relocation.
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Couldn't recommend enough
Attention to detail, communication excellent
Outstanding service
Julia Wright
David Barney & Company
Stevenage
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.8 score
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165 reviews
An experienced Child Care Law specialist, Julia has a 30 year legal career having trained initially as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and now a qualified solicitor and Partner at this well established law firm. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since...
An experienced Child Care Law specialist, Julia has a 30 year legal career having trained initially as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and now a qualified solicitor and Partner at this well established law firm. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 2009, she handles public and private law children work, involving care proceedings, special guardianship proceedings, child arrangement orders and adoption, and is able to provide representation to parents, children and extended family members. Julia is able to undertake most of her own advocacy, and believes in the importance of providing consistency for her clients.
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Extremely helpful solicitors
Good timely communications with understanding and personable service
Helpful at every turn, really easy to contact and quick to reply
Paul Davies
Hamilton Davies
Stevenage
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.5 score
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54 reviews
Paul is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Bishop's Stortford area and brings over 37 years’ experience to his role at this reputable law firm. One of the firm’s Directors, he expertly guides clients through all types of family law matters including divorce,...
Paul is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Bishop's Stortford area and brings over 37 years’ experience to his role at this reputable law firm. One of the firm’s Directors, he expertly guides clients through all types of family law matters including divorce, separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation agreements, nuptial agreements, children issues and domestic abuse. His aim is to offer practical, honest advice and support his clients in resolving their family issues as smoothly and swiftly as possible. Paul is currently a member of the National Law Society Council representing solicitors’ interests throughout the county.
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Knowledge, expertise & the kindness he showed me I will forever be grateful for
The people that work there are absolutely and utterly amazing
Mr Davies is the most compassionate, understanding, empathetic solicitor
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Levy & Co. Solicitors
Braintree
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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5 reviews
Providing both support and practical guidance, Helen has extensive experience in all aspects of divorce and family law having worked in the field for over 25 years. An associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and a member of Resolution, Helen seeks to reach amicable and constructive resolutions...
Providing both support and practical guidance, Helen has extensive experience in all aspects of divorce and family law having worked in the field for over 25 years. An associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and a member of Resolution, Helen seeks to reach amicable and constructive resolutions in matters relating to divorce, separation, cohabitation and children. She is particularly skilled in children cases, including care proceedings where Local Authorities raise concerns about children, as well as adoption cases and child arrangements. Representing a range of clients, Helen is a strong advocate and negotiator when needed, and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Helen Kirkham
Foort Tayler Solicitors
Great Dunmow
Serving Clients in Bishop's Stortford
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bishop's Stortford area.
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4.7 score
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54 reviews
Known for her approachability, empathy and common sense manner, Helen is an experienced family lawyer, divorce solicitor and director at this reputable law firm. She provides practical, honest advice on a range of family matters including separation, divorce, financial disputes, issues relating to children, including child arrangement orders and...
Known for her approachability, empathy and common sense manner, Helen is an experienced family lawyer, divorce solicitor and director at this reputable law firm. She provides practical, honest advice on a range of family matters including separation, divorce, financial disputes, issues relating to children, including child arrangement orders and cohabitee disputes. A member of Resolution and a family mediator, Helen aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of the children. She also provides support to the local Citizens Advice Bureau and is involved in offering advice and assistance to their clients at their offices on a volunteer basis.
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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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