The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Brighton & Nearby
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Just Family Law
5.0
“I should like to share my heartfelt thanks”
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Professional
Efficient
I should like to share my heartfelt thanks for the professional services of Just Family Law. In addition to efficiency and expertise I appreciate the particular qualities of Joanne Houston and her team in tuning in to how I wanted to approach family law. We could pay attention to how all the parties would experience the process and move forward. This was invaluable and most important to me. The communication was very good and I knew what was happening at all times.
“They are extremely knowledgable ”
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Recommended
Just family law have been supporting me with regards to a separation with my daughters father and contact with my daughter and from my opinion it's a very sensitive situation what has happened. It has been the most stressful time of my life and having used previous solicitors that have been inadequate and dealing with the issues that have been presented just family law took over the court case half way through and have dealt with it amazingly. I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant: George and Jo have taken away all the stress and pressure for the last 5 months. They are extremely knowledgable in this field and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. They have built such a trusting relationship with myself to the point if I am unable to attend the next court hearing they will go on my behalf and I fully trust that they will do everything in the best interest of my daughter which is what any mother would want.
Thank you so much Just family law for all the support, care and guidance you have given me so far. I can't thank you enough.
“Jo's team is small, personable, and highly effective”
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Jo's team is small, personable, and highly effective. If you want to be a big fish in a smaller pond, Just Family are ideal. Jo is responsive and willing to return calls at unsocial hours which was important to me. Joanne will provide estimates in advance of undertaking work so there were no nasty billing shocks.
“Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent”
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Excellent
Superb service, dealing with Joanne and the team is a pleasure, efficient, reliable and friendly. Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent
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Joanne Houston
Just Family Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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5.0 score
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13 reviews
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An exceptionally experienced and talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Jo founded this specialist family law firm in 2010. Jo has practised family law for over 30 years, she is a member of Resolution and as a trained collaborative lawyer her practice embraces a collaborative approach to resolving…
An exceptionally experienced and talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Jo founded this specialist family law firm in 2010. Jo has practised family law for over 30 years, she is a member of Resolution and as a trained collaborative lawyer her practice embraces a collaborative approach to resolving family disputes. The ethos of the firm is to provide workable legal solutions for clients whilst promoting out-of-court solutions. Jo also has specific experience in dealing with high-net-worth financial remedy proceedings in the High Court, advising on issues relating to business assets, family trusts, ringfencing assets, and international aspects. She has led reported cases on international children law matters and aims to deliver advice with compassion, empathy and understanding whilst retaining a pragmatic approach.
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Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent
Dealing with Joanne and the team is a pleasure
They are extremely knowledgable
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Stowe Family Law
4.6
“Prompt communication”
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Professional
A professional service from start to finish. Great attention to detail. Prompt communication. Solid advice.
“Expertise in family law cases”
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Excellent
The firm has an excellent reputation for its expertise in family law cases and does it’s best for clients at a very difficult time in their lives.
“There is a human side to the law”
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Caring
Very professional whilst being caring and understanding of the emotional context. There is a human side to the law
“I appreciate the help and service provided”
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I’ve had nothing but good experiences with the people at Stowe Family Law. They’re very supportive during otherwise difficult times and I appreciate the help and service provided.
“Recommend and use in the future”
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Recommended
Professional
Very professional family law firm. Staff provide an exceptional service. Would certainly recommend and use in the future.
“Client care is the top of their list”
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The team at Stowe are dedicated to finding the best solution for their clients. If sitting around a table is right for the client then they will support them to work in mediation. If going to court is necessary then they will guide and protect their client through that process. Client care is the top of their list.
“The team work very well together”
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Recommended
Professional
Stowe Family Law handled my case with precision and professionalism. They made the process a lot smoother than it would ever have been without them. The team work very well together, and they were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to anyone seeking legal advice.
Gemma Thew
Stowe Family Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.6 score
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446 reviews
Accredited by the Law Society for Family Law, Gemma is an experienced divorce solicitor and family lawyer who established the Brighton office of this specialist family law firm. She has a broad range of experience in all family matters including divorce, financial issues arising upon divorce and separation, matters…
Accredited by the Law Society for Family Law, Gemma is an experienced divorce solicitor and family lawyer who established the Brighton office of this specialist family law firm. She has a broad range of experience in all family matters including divorce, financial issues arising upon divorce and separation, matters around child arrangements, as well as cohabitation and pre/post nuptial agreements. Gemma offers a calm and considered approach, taking the time to get to know her clients, making them fully aware of their options and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome. Gemma is a member of Resolution and is committed to resolving matters using collaborative forms of negotiation whenever possible.
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An exceptional service
Prompt communication
They made the process a lot smoother
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Dean Wilson
4.4
“Acted professionally and efficiently”
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Professional
Efficient
It was a pleasure to have Julian at Dean Wilson represent me. Dean Wilson as a company acted professionally and efficiently - and I won't hesitate to use them again.
“Compassionate and supportive”
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Family Law
Knowledgeable
Caring
Dean Wilson LLP managed two separate issues for me (Family court, and conveyancing) and were outstanding on both counts.
Julian Hunt was my divorce solicitor and was thorough, detailed, knowledgeable - and also compassionate and supportive.
“Grateful for all their help”
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Julian Hunt and Paul Green treated me well during the 2-month divorce process. I am grateful for all their help.
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Professional
Excellent
Excellent professional service, I would highly recommend Julian Hunt.
Julian Hunt
Dean Wilson
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.4 score
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108 reviews
Praised in Chambers UK for pragmatic litigation, excellent client management skills and a solid knowledge of his field, Julian is a go-to family law expert with over 25 years experience. Partner and Head of the Family Department, he specialises in acting on high value & complex divorce and…
Praised in Chambers UK for pragmatic litigation, excellent client management skills and a solid knowledge of his field, Julian is a go-to family law expert with over 25 years experience. Partner and Head of the Family Department, he specialises in acting on high value & complex divorce and separations, particularly with trusts & pension issues, advising on cohabitation disputes and the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and, living together agreements. Julian is a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer and seeks to encourage negotiations in order to find solutions, steering couples away from the court process. He is able to deal with complex and contentious issues in a calm, focused and if necessary, a robust manner and strives to adopt the approach which will best benefit each individual.
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It was a pleasure to have Julian at Dean Wilson represent me
I am grateful for all their help
Would highly recommend Julian Hunt
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O'Sullivan Family Law
4.7
“Jo's support and empathy certainly eased the heartache”
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Professional
Caring
However 'amicable' the divorce, the process is not an easy one from either emotional or administrative perspectives. Jo's support and empathy certainly eased the heartache and her professional and very responsive approach simplified the bureaucracy.
“She is a really helpful, efficient lawyer, and a lovely warm and kind person”
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Recommended
Efficient
I was and remain deeply grateful to Jo for her help during a terrible time. She was prompt in her response to requests, never made me feel stupid for asking basic questions, encouraged me to look for positive options forward, and suggested a mediator who proved considerate, firm and steady. Her focus appeared to me to be always on achieving the best overall outcome both financially and emotionally for her client, rather than on maximising the profit from the situation; and I really appreciated that.
I have recommended her unreservedly to others in a similar situation. She is a really helpful, efficient lawyer, and a lovely warm and kind person.
“Jo was supportive and explained things clearly during the difficult process”
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Excellent
I have been in contact with Jo at various points during the past three years. From the start, she provided excellent advice and guidance on the issues in question and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to others. Jo was supportive and explained things clearly during the difficult process of going to court. She worked diligently on the case and kept me informed and up to date. Jo has also helped me to link in with other professionals relevant to the circumstances following the court case which has been greatly appreciated.
“I can not thank Jo enough she has been amazing”
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Recommended
Throughout an exhausting and seemingly unending process Jo has been dedicated and so incredibly patient. I would thoroughly recommend her to anybody going through divorce. Despite the many obstructions we faced she kept going and she got me the result I was hoping for. My situation meant we had to deal with so much back and forth over such a long period of time and yet she was unshakable. I can not thank Jo enough she has been amazing and I'm so glad that she was the one looking out for me during such a difficult time.
Jo O’Sullivan
O'Sullivan Family Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.7 score
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28 reviews
Founder of her family law firm and offering bespoke solutions to divorce and relationship breakdown, Jo is committed to helping her clients reach the best possible outcomes. She does this by concentrating on putting any children first and focussing on support for parents in the midst of separation…
Founder of her family law firm and offering bespoke solutions to divorce and relationship breakdown, Jo is committed to helping her clients reach the best possible outcomes. She does this by concentrating on putting any children first and focussing on support for parents in the midst of separation and divorce. She prides herself on her approachability and organisational skills and advises on all areas of divorce, finances, and children matters and is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator. A member of Resolution, Jo trains other lawyers across the UK to work collaboratively for the good of their clients.
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She kept going and she got me the result I was hoping for
Her professional and very responsive approach simplified the bureaucracy
I have recommended her unreservedly to others in a similar situation
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Burt Brill & Cardens
4.7
“Friendly and efficient service”
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Friendly
Friendly and efficient service, no hidden charges
“Highly recommended”
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Recommended
Great Solicitors Firm! I've always been assisted quickly. Fast communication and always ready to explain complicated matters. Highly recommended +++++
“Served us politely, promptly and extremely efficiently”
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Burt, Brill & Garden have served us politely, promptly and extremely efficiently and we would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal expertise.
“Could not fault them”
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Excellent service, could not fault them. Were extremely quick and thorough. Lovely team, very helpful.
“Found them professional, efficient and friendly”
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I have recently used Burt Brill & Cardens. I have found them professional , efficient and friendly . The advice and support provided has helped me in a very stressful situation .
“Approachable professional and thorough”
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Recommended
Professional
Burt Brill and Cardens are a firm that have served our family for many many years. They are approachable professional and thorough. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to anybody
Daniel Mattess
Burt Brill & Cardens
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.7 score
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147 reviews
Appreciated for his thorough and personalised approach towards achieving his clients’ objectives, Daniel is a highly capable family lawyer and divorce solicitor. He has acted for spouses, civil partners, cohabitees, parents, and grandparents in a wide range of family matters. Daniel’s expertise includes pre-marital and post-marital agreements, cohabitation…
Appreciated for his thorough and personalised approach towards achieving his clients’ objectives, Daniel is a highly capable family lawyer and divorce solicitor. He has acted for spouses, civil partners, cohabitees, parents, and grandparents in a wide range of family matters. Daniel’s expertise includes pre-marital and post-marital agreements, cohabitation agreements, financial arrangements on separation and divorce including the division of capital assets including property, pensions, and income including child maintenance, spousal maintenance, enforcement, appeals, and domestic abuse. He has also assisted clients in cross-border cases in the High Court.
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Excellent service
Highly recommended
Could not fault them
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Cognitive Law
4.8
“Would thoroughly recommend their services”
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Excellent
Excellent legal advice, very approachable team. Would thoroughly recommend their services.
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Excellent
I have worked with Cognitive Law recently receiving an excellent, professional and friendly service.
Brigitte Shakespeare
Cognitive Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.8 score
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25 reviews
A specialist family law and divorce solicitor since qualifying in 2002, Brigitte regularly advises on the dissolution of civil partnerships, divorce, separation agreements, financial disputes and settlements, children matters including residence, contact, specific issues and removal from the country/jurisdiction, pre-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements. A member of Resolution, Brigitte…
A specialist family law and divorce solicitor since qualifying in 2002, Brigitte regularly advises on the dissolution of civil partnerships, divorce, separation agreements, financial disputes and settlements, children matters including residence, contact, specific issues and removal from the country/jurisdiction, pre-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements. A member of Resolution, Brigitte is committed to their code of conduct to resolve issues without confrontation. She offers a no obligation initial interview free of charge.
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Excellent legal advice, very approachable team
Would thoroughly recommend their services
Receiving an excellent, professional and friendly service
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Family Law Partners
4.7
“Went above and beyond at one of the worst times.”
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Hard to express how much these people helped me get my life back.
Went above and beyond at one of the worst times.
“I am certainly more than happy to recommend Lisa”
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Extremely happy with Lisa's continuous engagement throughout a very depressing time for myself. She provided much needed but firm encouragement even through limited responses from myself (losing hope). Fantastic result eventually obtained and I am certainly more than happy to recommend Lisa - Keep up the good work Lisa.
“Thank you so much for all your help Lisa, you've been incredible”
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Knowledgeable
Excellent
Lisa is such an incredible solicitor. She took over from another solicitor in another firm who was dealing with the financial aspect of my divorce. It was taking forever and I was still not getting anywhere after 2 years. Lisa gave me excellent advice and was extremely robust when dealing with the other side. She kept the pressure on and we managed to get everything we asked for. We have finally settled after 4 months. If you need any help in family law, Lisa is the solicitor you need. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, hard working, robust and kind. She is the person you need on your side. Thank you so much for all your help Lisa, you've been incredible and I don’t know what I would have done without you!
“Kept me informed and advised throughout”
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Lisa Burton-Durham was recommended to me and I would be perfectly happy to provide an onward recommendation to anyone else. She kept me informed and advised, throughout what is always likely to be an unfortunate and sometimes delicate process. Thank you Lisa.
“Compassionate, thorough and professional in every aspect”
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Recommended
Professional
Lisa made a very stressful period, bearable and manageable. Compassionate, thorough and professional in every aspect.
Effective and prompt communication helped the process run as smoothly as possible, in extremely trying circumstances.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
“The service has been very professional yet sympathetic and supportive”
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Recommended
Professional
Excellent
Family Law Partners were great at helping to settle a marital dispute. The service has been very professional yet sympathetic and supportive. Lisa provided excellent, appropriate advice and recommended a barrister when appropriate. I would highly recommend their services.
Lisa Burton-Durham
Family Law Partners
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.7 score
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30 reviews
Director and Head of the Family team, Lisa is a highly capable and knowledgeable family lawyer who prides herself on her reassuring and empathetic manner when dealing with clients. She specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Her work also includes advising…
Director and Head of the Family team, Lisa is a highly capable and knowledgeable family lawyer who prides herself on her reassuring and empathetic manner when dealing with clients. She specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Her work also includes advising on pre-nuptial, pre-civil partnership and cohabitation agreements. A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, she is described as “the person you need on your side” and someone who “manages clients’ expectations and guides them to a settlement when necessary but can also fight their corner”. Lisa is a member of Resolution and a collaborative lawyer and is committed to working in a constructive and non-confrontational way in order to achieve positive outcomes for her clients and their families.
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Compassionate, thorough and professional in every aspect
If you need any help in family law, Lisa is the solicitor you need
Lisa provided excellent, appropriate advice
Joanna Potbury
DMH Stallard
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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This lawyer has been recommended by the Legal 500.
A Senior Associate in the Family and Relationships team, Joanna has a wealth of legal experience and advises clients on a range of private family matters including divorce, financial disputes and injunction proceedings. She also advises on the protection of family wealth through pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements.…
A Senior Associate in the Family and Relationships team, Joanna has a wealth of legal experience and advises clients on a range of private family matters including divorce, financial disputes and injunction proceedings. She also advises on the protection of family wealth through pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. With experience in commercial litigation as well as family law, Joanna is uniquely qualified to bring a commercial and pragmatic approach to matrimonial financial cases which involve complex business and overseas assets and is regularly instructed to deal with complex and high-net-worth divorce cases involving trusts, businesses, high value property and assets located outside the UK. Joanna also has expertise in private children law matters, including applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 and leave to remove applications, as well as domestic violence cases involving applications for non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Listed in The Legal 500 as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’, Joanna is described as a “safe pair of hands who is easy to work with during a stressful time” and has built up a strong network in Brighton and the surrounding area.
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Just Family Law
5.0
“I should like to share my heartfelt thanks”
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I should like to share my heartfelt thanks for the professional services of Just Family Law. In addition to efficiency and expertise I appreciate the particular qualities of Joanne Houston and her team in tuning in to how I wanted to approach family law. We could pay attention to how all the parties would experience the process and move forward. This was invaluable and most important to me. The communication was very good and I knew what was happening at all times.
“They are extremely knowledgable ”
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Recommended
Just family law have been supporting me with regards to a separation with my daughters father and contact with my daughter and from my opinion it's a very sensitive situation what has happened. It has been the most stressful time of my life and having used previous solicitors that have been inadequate and dealing with the issues that have been presented just family law took over the court case half way through and have dealt with it amazingly. I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant: George and Jo have taken away all the stress and pressure for the last 5 months. They are extremely knowledgable in this field and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. They have built such a trusting relationship with myself to the point if I am unable to attend the next court hearing they will go on my behalf and I fully trust that they will do everything in the best interest of my daughter which is what any mother would want.
Thank you so much Just family law for all the support, care and guidance you have given me so far. I can't thank you enough.
“Small, personable, and highly effective”
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Jo's team is small, personable, and highly effective. If you want to be a big fish in a smaller pond, Just Family are ideal. Jo is responsive and willing to return calls at unsocial hours which was important to me. Joanne will provide estimates in advance of undertaking work so there were no nasty billing shocks.
“Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent”
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Excellent
Superb service, dealing with Joanne and the team is a pleasure, efficient, reliable and friendly. Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent
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Georgina Suman
Just Family Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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5.0 score
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13 reviews
Georgina is a specialist family law solicitor with over 15 years of experience in advising clients over a broad range of family issues. She deals with a range of cases involving divorce, separation and the financial aspects arising from the breakdown of a relationship and has worked with…
Georgina is a specialist family law solicitor with over 15 years of experience in advising clients over a broad range of family issues. She deals with a range of cases involving divorce, separation and the financial aspects arising from the breakdown of a relationship and has worked with clients facing differing circumstances ranging from those with relatively modest means to those with complex issues. In addition, she has specific experience in drafting pre-nuptial, post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation and separation agreements. Georgina has a wealth of experience in dealing with matters concerning children including those with an international aspect. As a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in private children and complex financial and property matters, she always aims to resolve issues in a proportionate and constructive manner, with the client’s best interests in mind.
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They are extremely knowledgable
Small, personable, and highly effective
I should like to share my heartfelt thanks
Emma Taylor
GoodLaw Solicitors
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.5 score
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11 reviews
Emma has worked in the field of family law for over 15 years and specialises in children matters. This includes all child arrangement applications, contact, residence, jurisdiction disputes, relocations in the UK and overseas, matters involving social services and care proceedings. Emma has a particular interest in international…
Emma has worked in the field of family law for over 15 years and specialises in children matters. This includes all child arrangement applications, contact, residence, jurisdiction disputes, relocations in the UK and overseas, matters involving social services and care proceedings. Emma has a particular interest in international and jurisdiction disputes, child welfare and safeguarding cases and supporting clients with additional and specific learning needs. A Resolution Accredited Specialist in private children cases, her objective is to minimise conflict and achieve the best outcome.
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Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors
4.0
“Recommend this firm of solicitors to anyone wanting help”
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Professional
Efficient
Friendly
Extremely professional, clear and efficient, but also kind, warm and friendly. I highly recommend this firm of solicitors to anyone wanting help with a legal matter.
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Professional, knowledgeable, persistent, and caring.
“Friendly staff, excellent service and good value for money”
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Professional
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Excellent
First class, good quality legal advice.
Friendly staff, excellent service and good value for money. I would recommend Fitzhugh Gates to anyone seeking professional legal advice.
Nicole Lawton
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.0 score
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37 reviews
Nicole boasts over 25 years’ experience as a divorce and family law solicitor and is also a member of The Law Society’s Adult & Children Panel accreditation scheme. Nicole’s areas of expertise include civil partnership matters, divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, financial and property issues, child arrangement matters…
Nicole boasts over 25 years’ experience as a divorce and family law solicitor and is also a member of The Law Society’s Adult & Children Panel accreditation scheme. Nicole’s areas of expertise include civil partnership matters, divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, financial and property issues, child arrangement matters including care proceedings, and domestic abuse. She is both a trained Resolution collaborative lawyer and member of Resolution and can offer a broad range of skills to meet the needs of any family law case.
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First class, good quality legal advice
Professional, knowledgeable, persistent, and caring
Extremely professional, clear and efficient, but also kind, warm and friendly
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Coole Bevis Law
4.6
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First time using their services. Great advice and care, definitely recommend!
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Best law firm in Brighton and Sussex.
Susan Knight
Coole Bevis Law
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.6 score
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20 reviews
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading individual who is “skilful, thorough, and dedicated”, Susan has a wealth of family law experience spanning over 30 years. Offering her clients a practical and efficient service, navigating them through the difficulties of relationship breakdown, she specialises in resolving financial…
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading individual who is “skilful, thorough, and dedicated”, Susan has a wealth of family law experience spanning over 30 years. Offering her clients a practical and efficient service, navigating them through the difficulties of relationship breakdown, she specialises in resolving financial disputes arising from divorce, cohabitation breakdown, or civil partnership dissolution, but also deals with divorce and children matters. A member of Sussex Family Solutions Group and a member of the Worthing Collaborative Law Pod, Susan is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator which gives clients additional options to resolve their dispute without having to go to court.
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Great advice and care
Definitely recommend
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Mackrell Marsh & Co
5.0
“Very honest with great advice”
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Best solicitor's in Brighton professional, compassionate and understanding very honest with great advice highly recommend them.
“Highly recommended”
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Very professional, helpful and efficient. Highly recommended.
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Great communication, knowledge and understanding. Highly recommended.
Brian Mackrell
Mackrell Marsh & Co
Hove
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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15 reviews
Brian is the principal of the firm and a solicitor with vast experience in representing clients in family law and divorce, as well as wills and probate and criminal defence. During the course of his career spanning over 30 years, he has built up an excellent reputation with…
Brian is the principal of the firm and a solicitor with vast experience in representing clients in family law and divorce, as well as wills and probate and criminal defence. During the course of his career spanning over 30 years, he has built up an excellent reputation with clients, the courts and the legal profession within the south-east. He now heads up the family law department, dealing with general divorce and children issues, but also less common situations such as inter-jurisdictional issues or prenuptial agreements.
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Great communication, knowledge and understanding
Highly recommended
Professional, compassionate and understanding
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Mayo Wynne Baxter
4.5
“Always been honest in their assessment and opinions”
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I feel I have been guided and advised by professionals throughout this difficult litigation. Mayo Wynne Baxter have always been honest in their assessment and opinions making it easier to make the difficult decisions.
“Very helpful staff, wouldn’t hesitate recommend”
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Professional, yet speak a language all can understand! Very helpful staff, wouldn’t hesitate recommend.
“Certainly feel we're in safe hands”
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The team last MWB are highly knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. The certainly feel we're in safe hands.
Charles Le May
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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15 reviews
Partner and head of the family law team, Charles deals predominately with separation, cohabitation breakdown, and divorce, and frequently handles disputes and negotiations surrounding financial issues and other matrimonial assets. He is an accredited specialist in the area of finances after separation including disputes in same sex relationships,…
Partner and head of the family law team, Charles deals predominately with separation, cohabitation breakdown, and divorce, and frequently handles disputes and negotiations surrounding financial issues and other matrimonial assets. He is an accredited specialist in the area of finances after separation including disputes in same sex relationships, modest and high value cases, and advising on and preparation of prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Charles also supports clients on issues involving children including residence, and contact. A trained collaborative lawyer, family mediator and member of Resolution, Charles works to constructive and non-confrontational guidelines when resolving couples’ disputes.
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Highly knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with
Professional, yet speak a language all can understand
I have been guided and advised by professionals throughout
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Martin Cray & Co
4.7
“I can't thank them enough”
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I went to Martin cray & Co. When I needed advise on how to approach a situation and start court proceedings. I had used them previously
Donna Robinson has been fantastic throughout guiding me at every step no false hope was given to me just facts and what approach we needed to take. When compared to the other side's solicitor its very clear to see the level of professionalism she provided. It couldn't of been done without their amazing legal help I can't thank them enough.
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An extremely professional and approachable practice.
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Martin Cray & Co were a very real and steady rock, ever-knowledgeable, approachable, forthright and always on time with documents and advice, too.
Donna-Marie Robinson
Martin Cray & Co
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.7 score
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15 reviews
Praised for her understanding and objectivity, Donna is a divorce solicitor and family lawyer with considerable experience in relationship breakdown, dealing with separation, divorce, civil partnership dissolution, property, pensions, financial disputes, cohabitee matters, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, child arrangement applications, domestic violence injunctions and occupation orders. Donna prides herself…
Praised for her understanding and objectivity, Donna is a divorce solicitor and family lawyer with considerable experience in relationship breakdown, dealing with separation, divorce, civil partnership dissolution, property, pensions, financial disputes, cohabitee matters, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, child arrangement applications, domestic violence injunctions and occupation orders. Donna prides herself on being able to provide a high-end service at affordable rates and handles difficult family situations with a sensitive, yet robust approach.
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Donna has been fantastic throughout guiding me at every step
It couldn't of been done without their amazing legal help
An extremely professional and approachable practice
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Taylor Rose
4.6
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Excellent service, friendly staff! I would DEFINITELY recommend them!
“Efficient and hardworking”
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I recommend this firm, they are efficient and hardworking and deal with matters very quickly.
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Fantastic firm, appreciate the effort and support - highly recommended.
Henna Ehsan
Taylor Rose
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.6 score
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103 reviews
Henna is instructed primarily in children matters including child arrangements (formerly contact and residence), prohibited steps and specific issues (change of name, relocation, etc), care proceedings, special guardianship, parental responsibility orders, child removal orders including interim care and supervision orders, emergency protection, and orders for adoption and placement…
Henna is instructed primarily in children matters including child arrangements (formerly contact and residence), prohibited steps and specific issues (change of name, relocation, etc), care proceedings, special guardianship, parental responsibility orders, child removal orders including interim care and supervision orders, emergency protection, and orders for adoption and placement of children. She also advises on divorce, domestic abuse which includes FGM and forced marriage. Henna speaks Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi and is also an accredited Family Law Panel specialist.
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I would DEFINITELY recommend them
Fantastic firm, appreciate the effort and support
Excellent service, friendly staff
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Edward Harte Solicitors
4.3
“Their service, advice and integrity is beyond reproach”
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I have used Edward Harte for 50 years and most recently Anna Glenton a Partner. Their service, advice and integrity is beyond reproach. Their charges are in line with all Solicitors. It remains a pleasure to do have done business with them .The company remains of the highest calibre so consistent with the founder , the late Mr Edward Harte. I live aboard so my future occasion to use them will be very limited but I would not hesitate to use them in future. They have also been used by other members of my family living in the UK.
“Would happily use them again”
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Very professional and understanding service, I would happily use them again and recommend them to others.
“It is a joy to find a firm who looks after their clients”
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Incredibly friendly, professional and accommodating. It is a joy to find a firm who looks after their clients like Edward Harte do.
Anna Glenton
Edward Harte Solicitors
Brighton
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.3 score
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49 reviews
Anna is a collaborative lawyer and a Resolution Accredited Specialist, advising in divorce and matrimonial finances and property matters, collaborative law, child arrangement cases including where the child will live, adoption and special guardianship, cohabitation disputes, and inheritance claims. Her 30 years’ experience has given Anna the skills…
Anna is a collaborative lawyer and a Resolution Accredited Specialist, advising in divorce and matrimonial finances and property matters, collaborative law, child arrangement cases including where the child will live, adoption and special guardianship, cohabitation disputes, and inheritance claims. Her 30 years’ experience has given Anna the skills and expertise to deliver a first-class legal service and she prides herself on seeing the bigger picture whist not allowing the parties to get embroiled in trivial issues.
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Incredibly friendly, professional and accommodating
Very professional and understanding service
Would happily use them again and recommend them to others
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Brighton & Hove Law
4.2
“The advice offered in a time of crisis was incredible”
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The advice offered for my sister in a time of crisis was incredible. She was so worried, facing an acrimonious divorce but Brighton and Hove law out here mind at ease. Thank you so much.
“The support and understanding has been unmeasurable”
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If I could give an abundance of stars to rate Brighton and Hove Law I would. They have given an excellent service all round. The care and personal attention given has been amazing. The support and understanding has been unmeasurable. There have been times many times when I have thought there were no answers, but time and time again Lucy had the answers and resolved many an awkward situation. Adding to that the cost has been manageable. It's always a worry that you cannot find the money to move forward with your life but Lucy has enabled me to do this.
Thank you so much Lucy. You have been so kind to me and I couldn't have got through this without you.
“Combining compassion & understanding with excellent knowledge & professionalism”
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Lucy has the rare quality of combining compassion and understanding with excellent knowledge and professionalism. She always made sure I understood what were sometimes difficult legal processes and she was realistic about timeframes and risks. Lucy manages to calm difficult situations and we got the best result possible. I hope I won't need her services again but have already recommended her to a colleague.
“Has a very kind and professional nature”
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Lucy provided services as my solicitor long-distance. I was residing in the US while my case was ongoing in the UK court. I had the pleasure of meeting her face-to-face for an initial consultation before my return to the US and from that point on she was very professional in all correspondence until matters came to a conclusion.
She was always very happy to answer questions thoroughly and schedule long-distance phone calls when I requested them. She has a very kind and professional nature. Needless to say, she made what could have been an exhausting process extremely painless. I highly recommend her.
Lucy Gregory
Brighton & Hove Law
Hove
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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5 reviews
Identified by Chambers UK as an expert in her field for eight consecutive years, Lucy is a specialist family law solicitor and Head of Family at this highly-respected firm. She is committed to providing creative and tailor-made solutions for her clients, based on their individual needs. Lucy’s practice…
Identified by Chambers UK as an expert in her field for eight consecutive years, Lucy is a specialist family law solicitor and Head of Family at this highly-respected firm. She is committed to providing creative and tailor-made solutions for her clients, based on their individual needs. Lucy’s practice involves representing clients in all matters arising from a relationship breakdown, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitation issues, separation agreements and domestic abuse cases. Whilst always endeavouring to achieve the best outcome for her clients through non-confrontational negotiation, she is nevertheless a Solicitor Advocate, who is recognised as a strong litigator who conducts her own advocacy. Lucy has an unrivalled reputation for achieving optimal outcomes for her clients and is respected equally by clients and peers.
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Has a very kind and professional nature
Lucy had the answers and resolved many an awkward situation
The care and personal attention given has been amazing
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Engleharts Solicitors
4.4
“Attentive, thorough and effective”
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Engleharts are attentive, thorough and effective. We highly recommend them.
“Thoroughly recommended”
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Whichever solicitor at Engleharts you deal with you are assured of the highest quality, professional and friendly service. Thoroughly recommended.
“5 stars”
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Efficient, communicative and professional, 5 stars!
Adam Douglas
Engleharts Solicitors
Hove
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.4 score
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135 reviews
Adam is an experienced family solicitor and Head of Family at this well-known independent firm. As a member of Resolution, he follows their code of practice that seeks to resolve family law disputes through non-confrontational, constructive negotiation and has extensive experience of dispute resolution. Adam prides himself on…
Adam is an experienced family solicitor and Head of Family at this well-known independent firm. As a member of Resolution, he follows their code of practice that seeks to resolve family law disputes through non-confrontational, constructive negotiation and has extensive experience of dispute resolution. Adam prides himself on his mastery of every brief and his desire to go the extra mile on behalf of his clients. He has more than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of family law – divorce, separation agreements, financial settlements, children disputes, child relocation, international divorce, pension sharing, and unmarried couples – and provides clients with cost effective, proactive and professional support.
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Efficient, communicative and professional
5 stars
Engleharts are attentive, thorough and effective
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LSL Family Law
5.0
“Highly recommend”
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Linda was very thorough and I felt in good hands throughout the process. I would highly recommend her service and would consider working with her again.
“I can't recommend Linda and her team at LSL highly enough”
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Outstanding and expert service, delivered with thought and care. I can't recommend Linda and her team at LSL highly enough.
“An expert in her field”
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Highly recommend Linda Lamb from LSL Family Law. Getting divorced isn’t an experience any of us really wants to go through. Linda is kind, calm and compassionate and an expert in her field - no better person to guide you through the process.
“Highly experienced”
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For anyone who finds themselves in need of family law advice , action and reassurance I would not hesitate to recommend Linda and her team - They helped me through a very difficult time with their professionalism , friendliness and understanding explaining legal processes and advising , resulting in a satisfactory outcome - Clearly highly experienced - do not waste time and monies on less experienced or cheaper offers - knowledge and experience really matters in such times
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 14th Oct 2021
Linda Lamb
LSL Family Law
Brighton & Eastbourne
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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With over 25 years’ legal experience, Linda founded this specialist family law practice in 2017. A recognised family law expert and highly experienced divorce solicitor, Linda holds ‘Leading Individual’ status with Chambers UK and is able to oversee all family law matters including divorce and the financial negotiations…
With over 25 years’ legal experience, Linda founded this specialist family law practice in 2017. A recognised family law expert and highly experienced divorce solicitor, Linda holds ‘Leading Individual’ status with Chambers UK and is able to oversee all family law matters including divorce and the financial negotiations that result, children-related issues, civil partnership dissolution, marital agreements and cohabitation agreements. Linda is an accredited family mediator with the Law Society and the Family Mediation Council – qualified to provide Child Inclusive Mediation. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as a Children Arbitrator and is an accredited family solicitor with Resolution, the organisation that promotes collaborative methods for dispute resolution.
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Highly recommend Linda Lamb
Linda is kind, calm and compassionate
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Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors
4.3
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The Family department is amazingly dedicated, fair and hard working.
“They will go the extra mile for you even when you don't ask them”
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Fitzhugh Gates are out of this world, they will go the extra mile for you even when you don't ask them, in my experience they made the most daunting situation comfortable, don't ask me how they just did! Against all the odds they secured everything I wanted in court, I would highly recommend, Google needs 10 stars for this company.
Joanne Lawrence-Hall
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors
Shoreham-by-Sea
Serving Clients in Brighton
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.
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4.3 score
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23 reviews
Joanne’s family law specialism lies in complex financial disputes including inheritance claims following the death of a spouse or partner, and private children matters surrounding contact and residence. In addition, Joanne deals with divorce, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial and cohabitation or living together agreements, and other aspects arising…
Joanne’s family law specialism lies in complex financial disputes including inheritance claims following the death of a spouse or partner, and private children matters surrounding contact and residence. In addition, Joanne deals with divorce, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial and cohabitation or living together agreements, and other aspects arising from relationship breakdown. She uses the skill and experience she has amassed over 20 years to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She also advises in relation to domestic abuse, injunctions, and occupation orders.
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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
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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Recognised Accreditations
Formal accreditations that are awarded to firms based on their expertise and/or their outstanding working practices.
Award Winning
Industry-recognised awards for superior business practices, legal expertise or customer care.
Client Focused
Evidence of high quality client care, including reviews received, publishing and sharing legal knowledge, and quality of enquiry replies.
Reported Cases
The extent to which the solicitor has been involved in cases that have helped to shape and change wider family law.
Price Band
Is the solicitor one of the best within their price band? A lower-priced or mid-priced solicitor will be included if they are the best compared to other solicitors in the same price band.
Proven History
Does the solicitor have a proven track record, earned over years, of being an extremely shrewd legal practitioner? They aren’t in any way new or unproven.
Legal Specialism
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
Rising Star
Is the solicitor part of an established firm and they have quickly gained a reputation for being expert in their field? A highly skilled rising star who doesn’t yet command the highest fees, so making them very good value.
Depth of Team
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
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