The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Crawley & Nearby
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Morr & Co
Divorce, dissolution and separation
Financial arrangements
Children issues
Pre and post nuptial agreements
Cohabitation and unmarried families
International family law
Mediation
Collaborative law
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Stephanie Calthrop-Owen
Morr & Co
West Sussex
Serving Clients in Crawley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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Highly recommended by her clients for her commitment, steadfast approach and professionalism, Stephanie has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family and matrimonial matters and offers the added weight of over 30 years of specialist knowledge – making her one of the most experienced in...
Highly recommended by her clients for her commitment, steadfast approach and professionalism, Stephanie has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family and matrimonial matters and offers the added weight of over 30 years of specialist knowledge – making her one of the most experienced in the region. She expertly guides clients through all types of family law issues with particular skill in cases relating to divorce, children, complex financial disputes and individuals of high-net-worth. Holding membership of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme as well as being a member of Resolution, Stephanie promotes a non-confrontational and collaborative approach to dispute resolution while focusing on providing an exceptional client service. She is ranked in Chambers & Partners and highly noted for her family law expertise by The Legal 500 with clients and fellow professionals describing her as “a great tactician” and “responsive and supportive – an absolutely brilliant professional”.
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Efficient, Personal, Professional
Excellent communication
Great personal service
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Patricia Robinson
Slater Heelis
West Sussex
Serving Clients in Crawley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years...
Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years of overseeing family law cases. Patricia advises on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as dealing with the arrangements for children both within the court process and via direct solicitor-to-solicitor negotiation. Well known for her successful track record in family cases, Patricia is highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and commended as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500 and is described as having “high-quality work and a relentless commitment to first rate client care”. She is also a longstanding member of Resolution, formerly a regional Chairperson of the organisation, and is a trained collaborative lawyer who is able to offer her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.
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Extremely knowledgeable
The support and legal advice I received was excellent
Clear, concise and efficient service, and pleasant to deal with too
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Kamal Vasdev
Stevensdrake Solicitors
Crawley
Serving Clients in Crawley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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3.9 score
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35 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2015, Kamal has a wealth of experience and knowledge in family law and is Head of the Family Team at this long established law firm. He deals predominately with financial issues following the breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership or cohabiting relationship with many...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2015, Kamal has a wealth of experience and knowledge in family law and is Head of the Family Team at this long established law firm. He deals predominately with financial issues following the breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership or cohabiting relationship with many cases involving assets of significant value (including property and pensions), but is equally adept in cases where the assets are modest. Kamal is often instructed to represent parents with matters concerning their children as well as regularly advising in relation to wealth preservation through the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as cohabitation agreements for unmarried cohabitees. A Resolution member, he always seeks to resolve disputes in the most constructive and amicable way, removing the adversarial nature out of what is often a stressful and difficult experience.
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Grant Parker
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Crawley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.3 score
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10 reviews
Initially qualifying as a solicitor and barrister in New Zealand, Grant has practised in family law in England and Wales since 2003 and is a Partner and Head of the Family Team. His cases involve separation, divorce, civil partnership, and cohabitation breakdown and he provides expert advice on the...
Initially qualifying as a solicitor and barrister in New Zealand, Grant has practised in family law in England and Wales since 2003 and is a Partner and Head of the Family Team. His cases involve separation, divorce, civil partnership, and cohabitation breakdown and he provides expert advice on the financial issues arising as a consequence of a relationship breakdown as well as disputes in connection with the care arrangements for any children. Grant also has a wealth of experience in advising and representing clients who have been the victims of domestic violence or against whom allegations of domestic violence have been made. A member of Resolution and a trained mediator, he adopts a constructive approach to his work, aiming to reduce any conflict and confrontation and encourage families to put the best interests of any children first. Grant is also a Solicitor Advocate and undertakes a large amount of advocacy work, regularly representing his clients in family courts across Sussex.
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Received the best ever advice, guidance & help, would not hesitate to recommend
The service I have received has always been of a high standard
Excellent service with an understanding professional team
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Marwa Hadi-Barnes
Lewis Denley Solicitors
Horsham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.9 score
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117 reviews
A family law specialist who has a career spanning over 14 years, Marwa is able to deal calmly and sensitively with the most demanding of situations and achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She offers practical, astute advice on divorce, separation, financial disputes and children matters, as well...
A family law specialist who has a career spanning over 14 years, Marwa is able to deal calmly and sensitively with the most demanding of situations and achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She offers practical, astute advice on divorce, separation, financial disputes and children matters, as well as being particularly skilled in ‘police divorce’, dealing with occupational pension pots of in excess of £1 million. Marwa is a member of Resolution and aims to reach constructive solutions with minimum conflict and expense. While she believes that it is important to negotiate a settlement with minimum court involvement wherever possible, she is also an experienced and firm litigator.
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Helpful, informative, great communication
The team are compassionate & committed to their clients
Would definitely recommend them and their services
Mark Rennie
DMH Stallard
Crawley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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Partner and Group Head of the Family Team for Crawley, Mark is a a family law specialist advising on all areas of matrimonial law and assisting clients in resolving financial disputes arising from the breakdown of their relationship. He has handled complex disputes in high and mid-net-worth cases with...
Partner and Group Head of the Family Team for Crawley, Mark is a a family law specialist advising on all areas of matrimonial law and assisting clients in resolving financial disputes arising from the breakdown of their relationship. He has handled complex disputes in high and mid-net-worth cases with particular experience in dealing with cases which involve business ownership. He can also advise and assist unmarried couples following a breakdown in their cohabitation. Highly ranked by Chambers UK, and a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, Mark is described as “approachable and empathetic” whilst “providing insight and expertise throughout”. In addition to matrimonial law, Mark frequently advises on Inheritance Act claims and will disputes. He has also successfully negotiated many pre-nuptial agreements and has a keen interest in wealth preservation.
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They went above and beyond to help me with my recent divorce
They bent over backwards to make me feel comfortable
Treated both myself and my ex husband very fairly and kindly
Kate Elliott
Family Law Partners
Horsham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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5.0 score
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20 reviews
A strategic thinker and offering excellent judgement, Kate is a widely recognised family law specialist and mediator and provides expert advice to clients nationally and internationally. Having worked exclusively in family law throughout her career, she specialises in a range of cases, particularly those involving business assets, inherited wealth,...
A strategic thinker and offering excellent judgement, Kate is a widely recognised family law specialist and mediator and provides expert advice to clients nationally and internationally. Having worked exclusively in family law throughout her career, she specialises in a range of cases, particularly those involving business assets, inherited wealth, trust assets and pension funds. Kate is also experienced in drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as handling international cases with multi-jurisdictional issues. Her empathy and compassion in children cases is valued by parents who are seeking to reach agreement over residence and contact, schooling, matters in which there are safeguarding issues and internal and external relocation. As a member of Resolution and an advocate of alternative dispute resolution, Kate encourages, wherever possible, negotiated and agreed solutions that focus on minimising conflict and consider the needs of the whole family, in particular, the best interests of children. She is recognised in The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK as a ‘Leading Individual’, being described as “an outstanding family lawyer who is attentive, warm and kind as well as being a strong advocate”.
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She worked tirelessly throughout my case
Supportive, understanding and easy to deal with
The support and advice was excellent
Susan Knight
Coole Bevis Law
Horsham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.5 score
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32 reviews
Head of the Family department, Susan is a highly accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a 30 year career in family law. Offering her clients practical, pragmatic advice, she specialises in resolving financial disputes following a divorce, civil partnership dissolution or cohabitation breakdown as well as advising on...
Head of the Family department, Susan is a highly accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a 30 year career in family law. Offering her clients practical, pragmatic advice, she specialises in resolving financial disputes following a divorce, civil partnership dissolution or cohabitation breakdown as well as advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and matters relating to children. Collaboratively trained, a member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Susan understands that the breakdown of a relationship can be traumatic and stressful and adopts a compassionate yet practical and collaborative approach to suit the individual needs of her clients. Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ for the fourth consecutive year in The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers & Partners, she is described as “astute and pragmatic”.
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Very quick response
Do not hesitate in recommending
Helpful, professional & re-assuring
Nadine Moaddel
Mancini Legal
Horsham
Serving Clients in Crawley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.5 score
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70 reviews
Dedicated to working hard to protect her clients' interests, Nadine is a friendly and approachable family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this trusted law firm serving the Crawley area. A Director and Head of the Family Law team, she has developed significant expertise with matters involving divorce and separation,...
Dedicated to working hard to protect her clients’ interests, Nadine is a friendly and approachable family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this trusted law firm serving the Crawley area. A Director and Head of the Family Law team, she has developed significant expertise with matters involving divorce and separation, family finances including property and pension issues, child arrangements, and preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Putting the client at the heart of everything she does, Nadine prides herself on her excellent care throughout and offers sensible advice and emotional support.
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Always prompt in dealing with matters or communication
Very pleased all round
Would not hesitate in using again or recommending
Selena Ludick
Morr & Co
West Sussex
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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A leader in the field of family law, Selena is an accomplished family law specialist, mediator and Partner at this well respected law firm. Practising for over 20 years, she has broad ranging experience and knowledge and can provide expert advice to married and unmarried couples following the breakdown...
A leader in the field of family law, Selena is an accomplished family law specialist, mediator and Partner at this well respected law firm. Practising for over 20 years, she has broad ranging experience and knowledge and can provide expert advice to married and unmarried couples following the breakdown of a relationship. She takes instructions on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements, and domestic violence, and has worked on a number of significant and complex cases involving business assets, trusts and pensions. Selena is regularly sought after for her expertise in private children matters, advising on child arrangements, risk of removal from the jurisdiction, as well as international and internal relocation cases. She is also able to deal with cases where there are allegations of abuse, coercive control, parental alienation, and narcissistic traits. Wholly committed to her family work, utterly thorough and with a great eye for detail, Selena is known for her friendly, professional and down-to-earth manner which clients hold in high regard.
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Excellent advice, highly recommended
Efficient, Personal, Professional
Excellent communication
Andrew Delo
Starke & Co Family Law
Horsham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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5.0 score
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1 reviews
With over 25 years’ experience in family and divorce law, Andrew is dedicated to providing a superior level of advice and care to all his clients. Sole Principal of this specialist family law firm, he is instructed on all family related matters with a specialism in dealing with high-net-worth...
With over 25 years’ experience in family and divorce law, Andrew is dedicated to providing a superior level of advice and care to all his clients. Sole Principal of this specialist family law firm, he is instructed on all family related matters with a specialism in dealing with high-net-worth and complex financial claims involving business assets and pensions. Highly regarded as a collaborative lawyer as well as a member of Resolution, Andrew seeks to resolve disputes through negotiation and agreement where possible, keeping a close eye on achieving a fair and cost-effective outcome for his clients.
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Sharon Blackstone
Blackstone Family Law
Reigate
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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5.0 score
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25 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1994, Sharon has extensive experience in all aspects of divorce and family law. Founder of her own specialist family law practice, she combines legal expertise of matters arising from a relationship breakdown with a supportive and understanding demeanour to help her clients feel that...
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1994, Sharon has extensive experience in all aspects of divorce and family law. Founder of her own specialist family law practice, she combines legal expertise of matters arising from a relationship breakdown with a supportive and understanding demeanour to help her clients feel that they are in a safe pair of hands. Sharon represents clients from all walks of life on separation, divorce, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee breakdown, financial remedies and settlements, and all cases related to children. As a member of Resolution, a mediator and a collaborative lawyer, she offers a supportive, sensitive and holistic approach to her cases, striving for an amicable resolution without the need of court action where possible.
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Sharon was professional, supportive, practical and efficient
Sharon worked hard to really understand my specific situation & genuinely cared
Would not hesitate to recommend her
Desmond O’Donnell
Thomson Snell & Passmore
Tunbridge Wells
Serving Clients in Crawley
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.3 score
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45 reviews
A 'Recommended Lawyer' in The Legal 500, ranked in Chambers UK and listed as a Citywealth Leader, Desmond is a family law expert who is described as having "a very good understanding of the human aspect of work and is terribly professional". One of the firm's Partners, he is...
A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, ranked in Chambers UK and listed as a Citywealth Leader, Desmond is a family law expert who is described as having “a very good understanding of the human aspect of work and is terribly professional”. One of the firm’s Partners, he is experienced in dealing with a wealth of matrimonial and family related issues and seeking constructive and long term solutions for his clients in matters involving divorce, separation, children disputes, financial agreements, nuptial agreements, separation agreements and domestic abuse. A member of Resolution, a collaborative lawyer and a mediator, Desmond is committed to encouraging a conciliatory outcome to each case, where possible, and provides his clients with a pragmatic and sensible approach to the difficulties of family breakdown.
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Desmond was attentive, supportive, efficient and really understood
Kindness and exquisite knowledge of the law
Experience with TSP has been second to none
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Sebastian Burrows
Stowe Family Law
Tunbridge Wells
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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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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They always go over and above for their clients
Advice was given in a calm & assured manner
Quickly grasped what I wanted to achieve
Yashin Masoliver
Berry & Lamberts
Tunbridge Wells
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.5 score
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13 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm’s Family Team for over 20 years, Yashin has secured an excellent reputation in the Crawley area for his family law work. Well versed in all matters relating to the family and relationships, he offers advice on divorce, separation, financial remedies following a relationship...
A longstanding member of the firm’s Family Team for over 20 years, Yashin has secured an excellent reputation in the Crawley area for his family law work. Well versed in all matters relating to the family and relationships, he offers advice on divorce, separation, financial remedies following a relationship breakdown, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases. Client-focused and keen to support individuals through difficult times, Yashin strives to find resolutions through negotiations, wherever possible, and can offer mediation services. He is also a member of Resolution.
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Very, very helpful and professional
They are very good solicitors
Definitely recommend
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Matthew Aves
Warners Solicitors
Tonbridge
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.4 score
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36 reviews
Experienced in all areas of family law, Matthew is a no-nonsense, pragmatic family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning 18 years. He offers advice on all matters relating to a relationship breakdown with particular expertise in cohabitee disputes. A member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Matthew...
Experienced in all areas of family law, Matthew is a no-nonsense, pragmatic family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning 18 years. He offers advice on all matters relating to a relationship breakdown with particular expertise in cohabitee disputes. A member of Resolution and a trained mediator, Matthew has a strong reputation in this area, with the majority of his referrals coming from other local solicitors. His priority is to provide sensible and realistic advice and he works hard to achieve the best outcome for his clients and their families.
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Excellent caring family solicitor
Very helpful took time to explain what we needed to do
Provide excellent customer service
Gilva Tisshaw
Tisshaws Family Law
Haywards Heath
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Founder of this specialist family law firm and one of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area, Gilva specialises in supporting families through relationship breakdown and is very proud to have built up a team of well-respected solicitors who can provide advice and assistance on...
Founder of this specialist family law firm and one of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area, Gilva specialises in supporting families through relationship breakdown and is very proud to have built up a team of well-respected solicitors who can provide advice and assistance on a broad range of family and matrimonial matters. Gilva has a keen interest in alternative dispute resolution and as a collaborative lawyer and member of Resolution, she believes in adopting a non-confrontational approach to resolving disputes in order to avoid stressful and costly court action where possible. Gilva is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme.
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Susi Gillespie
Thomas Mansfield
Tunbridge Wells
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.7 score
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12 reviews
Director and Head of Family Law, Susi has built up a wealth of experience in family law, her sole area of practice, and has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and clients alike. Her highly respected team have been recognised in The Legal 500 for their “strong presence in the...
Director and Head of Family Law, Susi has built up a wealth of experience in family law, her sole area of practice, and has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and clients alike. Her highly respected team have been recognised in The Legal 500 for their “strong presence in the South East/Kent and clearly established reputation for providing excellent representation and client care”. Susi can offer advice and representation in the full range of matters involving divorce and separation with considerable experience and expertise in financial arrangements and children cases, understanding that these are both sensitive issues arising from a relationship breakdown. She also regularly advises clients in respect of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation or ‘living together’ agreements. Susi is a Resolution accredited specialist in the areas of complex financial remedies and cohabitation (unmarried) disputes as well as a longstanding member. She is also proud to be a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer which allows her to offer her clients an alternative method of dispute resolution from the traditional adversarial approach.
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I highly recommend
Very helpful and clear advice
Explained everything so clear
Alex Davies
Cripps Pemberton Greenish
Tunbridge Wells
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.2 score
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25 reviews
Offering clear, outcome-focused advice that enables individuals to make the best decisions following a relationship breakdown, Alex is a highly accomplished and committed family law specialist. Partner and Head of the Family Team with over 25 years' experience, he handles a variety of family law matters including divorce, separation,...
Offering clear, outcome-focused advice that enables individuals to make the best decisions following a relationship breakdown, Alex is a highly accomplished and committed family law specialist. Partner and Head of the Family Team with over 25 years’ experience, he handles a variety of family law matters including divorce, separation, financial remedy (division of property, spousal maintenance, child support maintenance, pension orders following divorce), child arrangement orders, domestic abuse cases, and cohabitee property disputes. Alex also drafts nuptial agreements, and cohabitation and separation agreements. A member of Resolution, he follows the code of conduct and will endeavour to avoid the animosity and adversity that family disputes can involve and to guide his clients towards the most amicable solution.
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Efficient and serious
Service minded and professional team
Makes you feel like you're in safe hands
Melanie Den Brinker
Buss Murton Law
Tunbridge Wells
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Crawley area.
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4.3 score
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32 reviews
One of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Crawley area, Melanie has vast expertise in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family team, she is able to assist with all matters, with a specialism in high-net-worth financial cases and complex children...
One of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Crawley area, Melanie has vast expertise in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family team, she is able to assist with all matters, with a specialism in high-net-worth financial cases and complex children cases including those where a parent wishes to move abroad with their children. Melanie is also an active collaborative lawyer, and where appropriate, she strongly supports the resolution of issues through negotiation and compromise, rather than through the courts. She is a founder member of the local collaborative lawyers’ group as well as a dedicated member of Resolution. When required, Melanie is able to represent her clients in court proceedings in her role as a barrister, and has regularly appeared in the High Court and conducted a number of cases in the Court of Appeal.
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Gemma Gillespie
Cooper Burnett
Tunbridge Wells
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4.7 score
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35 reviews
Partner in the Family & Matrimonial department, Gemma qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and, for the last 21 years, has specialised exclusively in family law, acting on behalf of clients in complex financial cases within divorce proceedings, separation and private law children proceedings. She also has in-depth knowledge...
Partner in the Family & Matrimonial department, Gemma qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and, for the last 21 years, has specialised exclusively in family law, acting on behalf of clients in complex financial cases within divorce proceedings, separation and private law children proceedings. She also has in-depth knowledge and experience in care proceedings, representing parents and children and, having been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she has developed an interest in the laws around adoption, surrogacy and parental orders. Gemma is a Resolution accredited specialist in private law children and complex higher income financial remedy proceedings as well as a trained collaborative lawyer. She has built excellent relationships with the local services and professionals in the region so that her clients have access to the best support to enable them to move forward positively with their lives. Gemma supports the local community by offering free guidance sessions for people referred by the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and DAVSS, a local domestic abuse charity.
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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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