The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Darlington & Nearby
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Divorce & Separation
Child and Parental Disputes
Financial Orders and Maintenance
International Divorce and Child Abduction
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Injunction and Occupational Orders
Unmarried Couple and Cohabitation Disputes
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Joanne Major
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm...
A highly acclaimed, no-nonsense, astute, and strategic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Joanne commands huge respect in the field of family law and draws clients in like a magnet because of her enviable reputation for sound judgement and dedication to client care. Founder of this specialist family law firm and with the last 25 years of her legal career specialising in family and matrimonial cases, Joanne has built an enviable reputation as a professional who is as tenacious as she is caring, and who offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes. Joanne is one of a small group of family law solicitors in the UK to achieve “Hall of Fame” status in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Directory – the highest ranking possible – for her work and reputation nationally as a divorce and family lawyer of excellence. Offering a trusted guiding hand to her clients, she prides herself on her straight-talking yet calm approach, always going the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate good settlements for her clients are reflected by her wealth of 5 star reviews, making her a very popular choice, often through recommendation from past clients as well as other professionals in the legal sector. With a significant depth of experience in all areas of family breakdown, Joanne’s cases regularly involve disputes over finances such as property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. As part of her role as Managing Director, she also mentors her growing team, recruiting like-minded family lawyers who have the high expectations and drive to thrive in this nationally recognised family law firm.
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Oluwapelumi (Amanda) Adeola
BHP Law
Darlington
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.4 score
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45 reviews
An award-winning family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Amanda specialises in private family law and has over 12 years’ experience of dealing with complex financial matters on separation/divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and also supporting clients with child arrangement matters. A member of Resolution, as well as sitting on a...
An award-winning family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Amanda specialises in private family law and has over 12 years’ experience of dealing with complex financial matters on separation/divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and also supporting clients with child arrangement matters. A member of Resolution, as well as sitting on a number of their committees, she is a strong believer in achieving the best outcomes for her clients through a process of non-confrontational negotiation and has a reputation as a caring and compassionate partner. When required, Amanda is a confident advocate and represents clients at court in most proceedings and has gained Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings. Amanda also mentors young lawyers within the organisation as well as being a regular contributor to a number of legal publications.
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We are more than happy with the service and professionalism
Very helpful
Pleasant to deal with
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Julie Fawcett
Newtons Solicitors
Darlington
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.7 score
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75 reviews
Committed to guiding her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown with understanding, tact and sensitivity, Julie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning over 28 years. She is able to handle cases involving divorce, civil partnership dissolution, private law children, financial remedy...
Committed to guiding her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown with understanding, tact and sensitivity, Julie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning over 28 years. She is able to handle cases involving divorce, civil partnership dissolution, private law children, financial remedy proceedings, domestic violence including non-molestation and occupation orders, and cohabitee disputes. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Julie represents children as well as parents, grandparents and other family members in Children Act cases. Her work also includes supporting victims of domestic abuse, often representing women referred through Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) and other support organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau. Julie is also a dedicated member of Resolution.
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Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
Very caring and sympathetic to what was a very difficult time in my life
Delighted with the result
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Tanya Bloomfield
Clark Willis Law
Darlington
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.7 score
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99 reviews
Dedicated to offering legal advice that will result in an amicable resolution where possible, Tanya brings with her a wealth of knowledge having specialised in family law for over 17 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she offers advice on most family law matters with a...
Dedicated to offering legal advice that will result in an amicable resolution where possible, Tanya brings with her a wealth of knowledge having specialised in family law for over 17 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she offers advice on most family law matters with a specialism in financial cases involving businesses, pension and properties. Tanya is also regularly instructed in both public and private law children cases, representing parents, children and grandparents in matters involving child arrangements, child maintenance, and care proceedings issued by the Local Authority. As a collaborative lawyer and an accredited mediator, Tanya offers methods of dispute resolution that are designed to fairly meet the needs of both parties whilst ensuring to consider the sensitivities of her clients. She is a member of Resolution, the Family Mediation Council, The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Association of Lawyers for Children.
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Great service from beginning
Clark Willis will always be my first point of call in future
Tanya is very professional but also very understanding
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Paul McGee
McGee McGee Agar
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.8 score
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33 reviews
Known for his compassion and support during an emotional and stressful time for his clients, Paul has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of family law and is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well regarded local firm serving the Darlington area. He can represent...
Known for his compassion and support during an emotional and stressful time for his clients, Paul has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of family law and is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well regarded local firm serving the Darlington area. He can represent clients in a range of issues with a particular interest in divorce, children matters and private law disputes. Paul has also developed an excellent reputation in domestic violence cases and has the skill and expertise to achieve excellent results for his clients. He is able to sensitively support clients throughout the legal process, ensuring that they understand all aspects of their case, explaining options and offering the most effective solutions.
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Can't thank Paul enough with the hard work, professionalism, and advice
Nothing is too much trouble and responds quickly
Highly recommend this company to anyone needing legal advice or representation
Alex Owens
Newbys Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.4 score
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9 reviews
An experienced and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career surpassing 25 years, Alex prides herself on dealing with her clients sensitively, whilst approaching matters robustly. Her wide and varied caseload sees her involved in issues relating to divorce, separation, child arrangements and cohabitee issues. Recognised for...
An experienced and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career surpassing 25 years, Alex prides herself on dealing with her clients sensitively, whilst approaching matters robustly. Her wide and varied caseload sees her involved in issues relating to divorce, separation, child arrangements and cohabitee issues. Recognised for her wide range of expertise and knowledge in family law, Alex is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme.
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Julietta Nattrass
Watson Woodhouse
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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3.9 score
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95 reviews
With a career spanning almost three decades, Julietta is one of the most accomplished family lawyers in the Darlington area with particular expertise on children matters. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent adults and children in child protection cases, including...
With a career spanning almost three decades, Julietta is one of the most accomplished family lawyers in the Darlington area with particular expertise on children matters. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent adults and children in child protection cases, including secure accommodation, and cases where children are considered outside parental control. Julietta has also provided advice and representation in cases where there have been issues with learning difficulties, mental health issues, drug or alcohol misuse, and domestic abuse. She is passionate about helping clients reach their desired outcome with emphasis on limiting emotional trauma to them and their family and prides herself on being available to assist her clients every step of the way.
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Thank you everyone at Watson Woodhouse for the support and expertise
Minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout
Couldn't have asked for better representation, highly recommended
Lucy Adams
Knights
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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3.7 score
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3 reviews
With over 14 years representing a range of clients on family related matters, Lucy is a Senior Associate in the Family team. She is able to provide advice and assistance on divorce and related financial issues including pensions, businesses and pre-acquired marital wealth. She also supports cohabiting couples, who...
With over 14 years representing a range of clients on family related matters, Lucy is a Senior Associate in the Family team. She is able to provide advice and assistance on divorce and related financial issues including pensions, businesses and pre-acquired marital wealth. She also supports cohabiting couples, who need help to resolve a dispute following their separation. Lucy also has extensive experience in child arrangement related matters in family disputes, supporting on issues such as residence, contact, prohibited steps, specific issue orders and leave to remove cases. Her work has included complex cases with an international dimension and Local Authority involvement. Lucy is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation and Resolution and takes the approach of helping clients reach resolutions constructively and collaboratively.
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Sam Carter
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of...
With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.
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Acts in a caring and compassionate manner at court
Sam is a credit to the company, easy to talk to and honest advice
He is a true professional that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone
Karen Petch
BBNM Law
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.1 score
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15 reviews
A highly regarded and well-respected legal expert, Karen has gained a reputation for family law excellence, particularly for her skills working on complex and challenging childcare cases. Partner at the firm with a career spanning over 27 years, she offers advice and representation on all family law and matrimonial...
A highly regarded and well-respected legal expert, Karen has gained a reputation for family law excellence, particularly for her skills working on complex and challenging childcare cases. Partner at the firm with a career spanning over 27 years, she offers advice and representation on all family law and matrimonial work with extensive knowledge and expertise in complex Children Act matters. A member of both The Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Accreditation Schemes, Karen is able to represent children who are considered to be at risk of significant harm in proceedings instigated by Local Authorities.
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Wendy Beacom
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors
Wynyard
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.6 score
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21 reviews
Specialising in matrimonial and family law for over 30 years, Wendy combines her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a compassionate and calm approach to her cases. Head of the Private Family Law team, she is instructed on a variety of family related matters including divorce, separation, financial disputes,...
Specialising in matrimonial and family law for over 30 years, Wendy combines her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a compassionate and calm approach to her cases. Head of the Private Family Law team, she is instructed on a variety of family related matters including divorce, separation, financial disputes, nuptial and cohabitation agreements, and child arrangements. Wendy is particularly sought after for her expertise in complex issues involving trusts, business interests and farming cases. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex financial issues and children issues, she is known for being able to resolve matters quickly and amicably in a clear and focused manner but also having the ability to robustly defend her clients’ interests if the circumstances require it.
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Rosemary Alderson
Macks Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.2 score
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83 reviews
Rosemary is recognised as one of the region’s leading family lawyers and her technical expertise in family law coupled with her compassion and empathy is sought after by a range of clients. Head of the Family Department, she tackles all issues relating to family and relationships including divorce, children...
Rosemary is recognised as one of the region’s leading family lawyers and her technical expertise in family law coupled with her compassion and empathy is sought after by a range of clients. Head of the Family Department, she tackles all issues relating to family and relationships including divorce, children matters, separation, and cohabitee disputes. Rosemary is particularly skilled in financial cases arising from a relationship breakdown including dealing with business assets and pension funds. She is a member of Resolution and is an expert at providing a non-confrontational approach to solving the problems faced by her clients during this difficult period in their lives. Many of Rosemary’s clients come through personal recommendation, both from previous clients and other solicitors.
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As usual professional and understanding in a stressful situation
All the staff I dealt with were a credit to the firm
Professional service
Julianne Askins
Appleby, Hope & Matthews
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.0 score
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49 reviews
Known for her empathy and good legal mind, Julianne is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 25 years' experience of family law cases. Head of the Family Department, she specialises in children law and cases involving social services and as a member of...
Known for her empathy and good legal mind, Julianne is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 25 years’ experience of family law cases. Head of the Family Department, she specialises in children law and cases involving social services and as a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to provide advice and representation to children, parents, guardians and other family members. Julianne is a committed member of Resolution as well as an accredited specialist in domestic violence. Qualifying as a mediator in 2015, she is able to support couples in achieving an agreement themselves on financial and children issues by acting as a trusted guide, supporting them through the mediation process.
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Great solicitors, wouldn't go anywhere else
Explained everything very simply and easy to understand
Would highly recommend
Callum Terry
Hewitts Solicitors
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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3.9 score
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38 reviews
A qualified solicitor since 2001 and a Partner in the firm, Callum has a strong reputation in the Darlington community for his compassion, dedication and care for supporting individuals and families during the stress of a family breakdown. He undertakes a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, issues relating to...
A qualified solicitor since 2001 and a Partner in the firm, Callum has a strong reputation in the Darlington community for his compassion, dedication and care for supporting individuals and families during the stress of a family breakdown. He undertakes a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, issues relating to children and marital finances, domestic abuse and cohabitee disputes. Callum has received acclaim for his handling of public care proceedings, acting on behalf of parents and other family members in cases involving Social Services, with a balance of sensitivity and robust representation.
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Willing to go that bit further
Professional but also incredibly understanding and supportive
Swift and excellent service
Pam Kandola
Paul J Watson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.8 score
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69 reviews
Pam is Head of the Family Department and a highly respected family law solicitor at this well established law firm serving the Darlington community. She leads a team of specialist solicitors who are committed to resolving a wide range of matters including divorce, financial disputes, private law children cases,...
Pam is Head of the Family Department and a highly respected family law solicitor at this well established law firm serving the Darlington community. She leads a team of specialist solicitors who are committed to resolving a wide range of matters including divorce, financial disputes, private law children cases, public law children cases (involving social services), honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and a Resolution member, Pam is able to find constructive and cost effective solutions to a client’s problems, which includes positive approaches to dispute resolution. She also offers support to the wider community by providing training sessions for kinship carer groups and the local Regional Refugee Forum.
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Superb service, the solicitors who go the extra mile for clients
Their service is exceptional
The people were very helpful
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Jennifer Williamson
Punch Robson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.4 score
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16 reviews
Warm, supportive and highly professional, Jennifer is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer who offers her clients clear advice and focus when they need it most. With over 11 years’ experience in family law to call upon, she advises on a range of issues with expertise in domestic...
Warm, supportive and highly professional, Jennifer is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer who offers her clients clear advice and focus when they need it most. With over 11 years’ experience in family law to call upon, she advises on a range of issues with expertise in domestic abuse cases and private and public law children matters. Jennifer has developed a close relationship with the local women’s refuge, offering support to individuals in obtaining non-molestation orders and occupation orders. She is a Resolution accredited specialist in private children law and domestic abuse and a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, demonstrating her level of expertise and knowledge in these areas of family law.
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Amazing communication
Highly recommend
Professional outfit
Jonathan Woodhouse
Freers Askew Bunting
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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3.3 score
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66 reviews
Having worked as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor for over 25 years, Jonathan is a highly accomplished specialist in his field. Director and Head of the Family Law Team, he conducts cases from child arrangement disputes, domestic abuse injunctions, and divorce and civil partnership dissolution to financial settlements...
Having worked as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor for over 25 years, Jonathan is a highly accomplished specialist in his field. Director and Head of the Family Law Team, he conducts cases from child arrangement disputes, domestic abuse injunctions, and divorce and civil partnership dissolution to financial settlements and care and adoption matters. Jonathan is a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme. representing a range of clients including parents, grandparents, and children who have been removed from their parents by Local Authorities. A skilled and confident court advocate, he provides representation at all levels of court from the local Magistrates and County Courts, to the High Court and Court of Appeal in London. A proud advocate of Legal Aid, Jonathan has been involved in national campaigns to protect and support the vulnerable in our society.
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Excellent local firm
Approachable, highly knowledge & efficient
Friendly welcoming place
Peter Medd
Cygnet Law
Redcar
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.1 score
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98 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of this dynamic and progressive law firm established in 2001, Peter brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his role as a family solicitor supporting clients in the Darlington area. With a career surpassing over 30 years, he has represented a range of clients on all...
Founder and Managing Director of this dynamic and progressive law firm established in 2001, Peter brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his role as a family solicitor supporting clients in the Darlington area. With a career surpassing over 30 years, he has represented a range of clients on all family matters and now focuses on Children Act cases. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he provides representation to Local Authorities, as well as being widely recognised as a national specialist in adoption matters.
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Helpful and sympathetic
Can very highly recommend them
Good friendly expert staff giving great advice
Helen Parkin
Meikles
Bishop Auckland
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.4 score
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27 reviews
Practising family law for over 23 years, Helen is a determined and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is committed to offering a high level of service to her clients. She primarily handles divorce, separation and the financial and children issues arising from a relationship breakdown, but also...
Practising family law for over 23 years, Helen is a determined and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is committed to offering a high level of service to her clients. She primarily handles divorce, separation and the financial and children issues arising from a relationship breakdown, but also has significant expertise in negotiating settlements in cases involving high value pensions, as well as drafting pre-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. Helen is also able to assist individuals suffering from domestic abuse. She adopts a pragmatic approach and predominantly assists clients to conclude matters by agreement, however, she is an experienced advocate if court proceedings are required.
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Fantastic knowledge of the law
Very well informed staff
Really great service
Sara Rutter
Walker Foster
Northallerton
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.9 score
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33 reviews
Head of the Family department with a successful track record in family law cases for over 30 years, Sara is a well regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. Sara also represents parents and...
Head of the Family department with a successful track record in family law cases for over 30 years, Sara is a well regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. Sara also represents parents and extended family members in child arrangement matters. Her work also includes advising on cohabitee agreements, post and pre-nuptial agreements, as well as emergency injunctions and protective orders involving domestic violence. Sara is a member of Resolution and actively promotes the resolution of issues in a constructive way to provide a better outcome for families and their children. She is known for her empathetic, practical and constructive approach to issues, and is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients.
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Great experience from start to finish
Sara was also very empathetic toward me
Kath Hill
Swinburne Maddison
Durham
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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Legal Director and Head of the Family team, Kath has practised for over 30 years as a family law advocate and is well respected on the North Eastern circuit. Described as “well respected” and “incredibly supportive”, she is recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition of The...
Legal Director and Head of the Family team, Kath has practised for over 30 years as a family law advocate and is well respected on the North Eastern circuit. Described as “well respected” and “incredibly supportive”, she is recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500. Kath is committed to achieving a fair and reasonable resolution in all family cases involving divorce, separation, financial disputes and matters relating to children. She has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 2002 and is a trained collaborative lawyer and an accredited mediator.
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Andrew McGloin
Teesside Law
Redcar
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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3.8 score
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4 reviews
Adopting a no-nonsense yet empathetic approach, Andrew combines legal expertise of matrimonial and family law with a supportive and understanding demeanour to help his clients feel that they are in a safe pair of hands. Bringing over 25 years’ experience to bear on every case, he has great expertise...
Adopting a no-nonsense yet empathetic approach, Andrew combines legal expertise of matrimonial and family law with a supportive and understanding demeanour to help his clients feel that they are in a safe pair of hands. Bringing over 25 years’ experience to bear on every case, he has great expertise in the areas of divorce, separation, civil partnerships and children matters. Andrew approaches each case in a sensitive and constructive way, seeking to reach an amicable resolution where possible. However, if court proceedings are necessary, his negotiating skills and litigation savvy as a Higher Court Advocate make him a formidable force.
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Gabbie Stockill
Smith Roddam
Bishop Auckland
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.3 score
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13 reviews
Valued for her friendly, professional and extremely competent approach to her family law cases, clients are reassured that Gabbie will always offer honest and fair advice and will strive to achieve the best possible outcome. She is highly regarded for her extensive experience in family law matters and litigation...
Valued for her friendly, professional and extremely competent approach to her family law cases, clients are reassured that Gabbie will always offer honest and fair advice and will strive to achieve the best possible outcome. She is highly regarded for her extensive experience in family law matters and litigation and offers advice and assistance on a range of issues including divorce, separation, matrimonial finances and Children Act applications. Gabbie is known for her compassionate and supportive manner, fully appreciating the sensitive nature of family law.
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Really great staff. Very helpful
Very professional and friendly service
Fast, efficient, reliable and thorough
Rebecca Jackson
Riley Langdon
Durham
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.2 score
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26 reviews
With a strong combination of family law expertise and high-quality client care, Rebecca has represented clients in matters relating to divorce, financial relief proceedings, domestic abuse, and private law children for over 15 years. She fully understands the sensitive nature of family law proceedings, and deals with her cases...
With a strong combination of family law expertise and high-quality client care, Rebecca has represented clients in matters relating to divorce, financial relief proceedings, domestic abuse, and private law children for over 15 years. She fully understands the sensitive nature of family law proceedings, and deals with her cases in a compassionate and empathetic manner, aiming to resolve family disputes through negotiation and seeks amicable and workable solutions for her clients and their families. Rebecca’s clients regularly come from recommendations made by her previous clients.
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Felt really comfortable during a very delicate & personal conversation
Thank you for everything
I received excellent service from start to finish
Julia Middleton
EMG Solicitors
Durham
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.6 score
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103 reviews
With over 18 years' experience as a family law specialist, Julia is a Director at this highly reputable law firm. She specialises in divorce/dissolution proceedings/separation and the resolution of the financial and children arrangements that often arise. A advocate for alternative dispute resolution, Julia is a trained collaborative lawyer...
With over 18 years’ experience as a family law specialist, Julia is a Director at this highly reputable law firm. She specialises in divorce/dissolution proceedings/separation and the resolution of the financial and children arrangements that often arise. A advocate for alternative dispute resolution, Julia is a trained collaborative lawyer and believes that clients should have options when choosing the most appropriate process in resolving their separation. A confident and experienced negotiator and advocate in children and financial proceedings, Julia’s priority is to help her clients achieve a positive outcome so that they can move on as quickly and painlessly as possible. She is a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in children and financial cases.
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Very professional service and dealt with my divorce quickly
Very friendly & professional team
Great support and advice for our family
Carole Middleton
Freeman Johnson
Durham
Serving Clients in Darlington
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Darlington area.
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4.7 score
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31 reviews
A Partner, a family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning three decades, Carole is one of the most highly regarded specialists in the Darlington area. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding her clients through their divorce...
A Partner, a family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning three decades, Carole is one of the most highly regarded specialists in the Darlington area. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding her clients through their divorce and separation, financial issues and matters involving children. A trained collaborative lawyer, Carole encourages her clients to work with the other party to constructively resolve issues, with the emphasis being upon keeping matters out of court and finding solutions together on an amicable basis. Appreciated for her sensitive but pragmatic approach, she works with clients to provide a clear, sensible, fair and dignified outcome by the most appropriate methods based on their individual needs and objectives.
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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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