The 19 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Middlesbrough & Nearby
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Major Family Law
4.9
“Very professional”
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Excellent
Excellent free consultation. The time was well spent getting a full of picture of the situation and then giving options with rough ideas of the financial implications of each avenue I could explore. I came away with a much clearer idea of what I could do. Very professional.
“Amazing service!”
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My free consultation was extremely helpful! It has put my mind at ease and given me a much better understanding regarding child custody arrangements. Amazing service!
“Excellent lawyers”
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Excellent
Major Family Law are a highly regarded specialist family law firm with some excellent lawyers
“The response I received was exceptional”
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Recommended
I contacted Major Family Law for further legal advice given difficulties I have been experiencing with my ongoing matter. The response I received was exceptional; they were quick, informative and incredibly sensitive to my situation. For the first time, I genuinely felt that a solicitors firm were genuinely interested in helping me, and not just trying to charge me for services. A seriously great experience, thank you, would recommend to anyone.
“Thank you for honest and frank advice”
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Recommended
Joanne gave very practical, honest sound advice. Could have taken my case now and invoiced me but recommended next steps go go further independently avoiding unnecessary divorce costs. Definitely use when the time is right. Thank you for honest and frank advice!
“I will definitely return to Joanne for further advice and support”
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Joanne is knowledgable and forthright. Just what is needed otherwise I would have spent 45 minutes weeping. She gave sound advice based on law what he gave me a much clearer idea Of what my rights were and what I might expect from a legal process of separation. I will definitely return to Joanne for further advice and support.
“Professional, thoughtful and helpful. Would recommend.”
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Professional
Thank you to Joanne for a very informative consultation.. The appointment was professional, thoughtful and helpful. Would recommend.
“Very knowledgable and helped me understand where I stood”
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Excellent
I had an excellent consultation with Joanne at Family Law. Very knowledgable and helped me understand where I stood from a legal perspective, where she could provide me with support should I choose to engage her, the potential cost and timescale.
“The team at Major Family Law Led by Joanne Major have been amazing”
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Recommended
Divorce can be very stressful, but the team at Major Family Law Led by Joanne Major have been amazing.
I would like to thank you all for everything you have done for me, getting me through the hardest time of my life, you really went above and beyond.
The team have been pro-active and offered clear advice verbally and by email correspondence, they have been a delight to work with.
I would not hesitate to recommend Major Family Law to any of my friends seeking a divorce lawyer or looking for any other family law advice.
“First class service before, during and after my divorce”
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Professional
Joanne Major and the team provided me with a first class service before, during and after my divorce. They managed to combine professional excellence with the emotional support and understanding that I needed through the whole process. They helped me find an inner strength in court and achieved results that have allowed me to move on in a financially secure position which without them would never have happened.
“I went to the right team of lawyers”
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Family Law
Joanne and her team handled my divorce which was a complex matter, and involved cross-jurisdictional child contact. From the first phone call, she took time to explain to me both the human and legal aspects of each step. I needed a great deal of reassurance about my infant daughter and about the financial aspects of my divorce, because it had bearing on my family home which had been gifted to me during marriage. Joanne and her team see the long term picture – resolution, mediation, a sound path forward during a very upsetting time. I went to the right team of lawyers who, under expert liaison with each other, guided me through both financial and contact matters. I am based in Spain and the distance was no barrier. I trust Joanne and her team implicitly.
“I was very impressed with the legal advice I received”
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I was very impressed with the legal advice I received from Joanne Major which was accompanied by helpful references to the English legal system. Joanne took care to allow sufficient time for me to understand the various outcomes of my situation.
“Thank you Joanne”
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I really only wanted advice on a specific circumstance to do with my divorce and Joanne was able to dispense this in our free consultation. She was very helpful, offering just the sort of guidance I was seeking. If I need more advice in future, I will be sure to contact her again. Thank you Joanne.
“The Practice fully deserves its five stars”
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The Practice fully deserves its five stars. I dealt directly with Joanne, who was unwavering in her professionalism and provided expert counsel throughout. In fact, all contact points were always professional and provided a superb service.
“Without her assistance I doubt I could have achieved the justice I obtained”
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Caring
The situation was complicated by my husband trying to conceal and deny his assets, but it was obvious Joanne Major was used to dealing with these sorts of issues nor was she fazed by bullish correspondence from my husband's solicitor.
Although she was compassionate, she was still able to give constructive and pragmatic advice and without her assistance I doubt I could have achieved the justice I obtained at the conclusion of my case.
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Major Family Law
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
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Joanne Major
Major Family Law
National
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.9 score
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248 reviews
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Joanne Major is a strong, no-nonsense, strategic divorce lawyer who is universally respected by the profession. Having specialised in the area of divorce and family breakdown for the last 25 years of her legal career, she draws clients in like a magnet because of her reputation for her…
Joanne Major is a strong, no-nonsense, strategic divorce lawyer who is universally respected by the profession. Having specialised in the area of divorce and family breakdown for the last 25 years of her legal career, she draws clients in like a magnet because of her reputation for her sound judgment and gravitas. Joanne is one of the very few family law solicitors in the UK to achieve the highest ranking possible, “Hall of Fame” status, in the latest edition of the Legal 500 Directory, for her work and reputation nationally as a divorce and family lawyer of note and excellence. She prides herself on ensuring every client of the firm is given 110% and where cases should not be fought she is honest and will say so. Her clients trust her approach; respect her knowledge and experience and feel supported and guided by her. At all times she gives straight talking, focussed and pragmatic family law advice. When needed, she is a tenacious, fearless litigator, yet she maintains a calm and balanced demeanour when under pressure. She shows compassion and understanding in all of her dealings with client matters and has considerable experience and ability to get the job done. As part of her role as Managing Director, she also mentors the junior arm of the growing team, recruiting likeminded family lawyers who operate to her high standards of professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency. Joanne has a breadth of experience in all areas of family breakdown but has a particular focus on the associated financial issues. A significant number of her cases involve family businesses, sizeable pensions and issues of inherited wealth. Over the years she has gained a broad base of referrers and clients across the UK with their recommendations for being the very best at what she does.
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Very knowledgable and helped me understand where I stood
The team, led by Joanne Major have been amazing
Amazing service!
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Jennifer Williamson
Punch Robson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.3 score
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12 reviews
Specialising solely in family law since qualification in 2013, Jennifer has built-up extensive experience in advising her clients on a number of family issues including domestic abuse, and private and public law children matters. She has achieved numerous certifications throughout her career and is accredited by Resolution as…
Specialising solely in family law since qualification in 2013, Jennifer has built-up extensive experience in advising her clients on a number of family issues including domestic abuse, and private and public law children matters. She has achieved numerous certifications throughout her career and is accredited by Resolution as a specialist in private children law and domestic abuse and is also accredited by The Law Society’s Children’s Panel. Jennifer works closely with a local refuge and supports victims in obtaining Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
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Macks Solicitors
4.4
“Understanding in a stressful situation”
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As usual professional and understanding in a stressful situation.
One of the few legal practices who are not looking to increase fees by their actions/advice and are supportive of the individual.
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Professional
Professional service! Highly recommended!
Rosemary Alderson
Macks Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.4 score
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72 reviews
Committed to helping her clients achieve a positive outcome and with a no-nonsense approach, Rosemary prides herself on finding sensible and practical solutions in what can be a very difficult time, with many of her clients coming through recommendation. With over 17 years’ legal experience and over 15…
Committed to helping her clients achieve a positive outcome and with a no-nonsense approach, Rosemary prides herself on finding sensible and practical solutions in what can be a very difficult time, with many of her clients coming through recommendation. With over 17 years’ legal experience and over 15 of those in family law, Rosemary handles cases involving divorce, separation and children matters and has a particular strength in financial issues arising from relationship breakdown, including those involving business assets and pensions. She is a member of Resolution and seeks a constructive resolution to cases that considers the needs of the whole family, but specifically the best interests of the children.
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As usual professional and understanding in a stressful situation
Professional service
Highly recommended
Mark Harrison
Ben Hoare Bell
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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5.0 score
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1 reviews
With over 35 years’ expertise in family law, Mark is one of the most experienced divorce solicitors and family lawyers in the area. He can assist with all issues arising from relationship breakdown for married, unmarried and same sex couples, including separation and divorce, financial issues, pre-nuptial agreements…
With over 35 years’ expertise in family law, Mark is one of the most experienced divorce solicitors and family lawyers in the area. He can assist with all issues arising from relationship breakdown for married, unmarried and same sex couples, including separation and divorce, financial issues, pre-nuptial agreements and separation agreements and child focused matters. As a collaborative lawyer, Mark believes in a practical and sensitive approach and strives to reach an amicable resolution where possible, however if court proceedings are unavoidable, he can represent clients in all levels of court and has significant advocacy experience and has Higher Rights of Audience. He regularly represents children, parents and other family members in complex court proceedings, often involving Social Services. Mark is a member of Resolution with a Specialist Accreditation in Advanced Financial Provision, Children Law and Domestic Abuse, a member of the Law Society of England and Wales’ Children Law Subcommittee and the Law Society Children Law Panel.
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McGee McGee Agar
4.6
“Highly recommend this company to anyone needing legal advice”
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Recommended
Professional
Can't thank Paul enough with the hard work, professionalism, and advice through the process for getting contact back with my son. Highly recommend this company to anyone needing legal advice or representation.
“It's an amazing family run company who are very kind and make you feel at ease”
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Recommended
Would most definitely recommend them to anyone looking for help! Even when I thought there was no hope, Paul encouraged me and fought my corner and got results I didn't think were possible. It's an amazing family run company who are very kind and make you feel at ease. Can't thank them enough for their help.
“One word outstanding”
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Recommended
Professional
I have recently used this firm for a family court matter. Really good service. Really professional. Nothing is too much trouble and responds quickly to messages even out of working hours. Very good result in a short space of time. Had previously used a more well known solicitor who achieved no results and the service I received from Paul McGee in comparison was worlds apart. One word outstanding. Highly recommended.
“Can’t say thank you enough to the full team who were there for me”
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Used Paul and his team for a court battle to get my son full time, can’t say thank you enough to the full team who were there for me through the full process and due to their hard work and dedication, my son now lives with me full time. I will be making sure everyone I talk to; friends colleagues plus people I meet how good this company is and what they have done for me.
Thanks Paul and your team.
Paul McGee
McGee McGee Agar
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.6 score
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26 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Department, Paul deals with a broad range of family matters with a particular interest in divorce, children matters and private law disputes. He has also forged an exceptional reputation in domestic violence cases and has the skill and expertise to achieve excellent…
Partner and Head of the Family Department, Paul deals with a broad range of family matters with a particular interest in divorce, children matters and private law disputes. He has also forged an exceptional reputation in domestic violence cases and has the skill and expertise to achieve excellent results for his clients. Paul prides himself on offering pragmatic and realistic advice in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and excels in the level of client care and support that he is able to offer his clients during, what can be, a stressful and emotional time.
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Even when I thought there was no hope, Paul encouraged me and fought my corner
Can't thank them enough for their help
Really good service. Really professional
Karen Petch
BBNM Law
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.5 score
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12 reviews
Karen has been specialising in family law for over 26 years and is accredited by the Law Society as a Children’s Representative. As well as her experience dealing with family issues resulting from relationship breakdown, Karen has a wealth of knowledge in complex children act proceedings. She will…
Karen has been specialising in family law for over 26 years and is accredited by the Law Society as a Children’s Representative. As well as her experience dealing with family issues resulting from relationship breakdown, Karen has a wealth of knowledge in complex children act proceedings. She will often represent children in proceedings instigated by Local Authorities who are considered to be at risk of significant harm.
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Watson Woodhouse
3.9
“Minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout”
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Thank you everyone at Watson Woodhouse for the support and expertise you offered me throughout such painful and difficult divorce proceedings. The outcome surpassed all my expectations. Watson Woodhouse minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout.
“Professional and ready to help”
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Good service, professional and ready to help with anything when required.
“Highly recommend this firm”
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Professional
Efficient
Friendly
A very professional, friendly and efficient service. Highly recommend this firm of solicitors.
Julietta Nattrass
Watson Woodhouse
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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3.9 score
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81 reviews
With over 25 years’ experience in the family law arena, Julietta is one of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the area, especially with regard to children matters. She has a wealth of knowledge in a range of family issues but has a particular specialism in care…
With over 25 years’ experience in the family law arena, Julietta is one of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the area, especially with regard to children matters. She has a wealth of knowledge in a range of family issues but has a particular specialism in care proceedings. A member of The Law Society Children Panel, Julietta represents adults and children in child protection cases, including secure accommodation, and cases where children are considered outside parental control. She has also acted for parents in cases where there have been issues with learning difficulties, mental health, drug or alcohol misuse, and domestic abuse.
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Highly recommend this firm of solicitors
Thank you everyone at Watson Woodhouse for the support and expertise
A very professional, friendly and efficient service
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Appleby, Hope & Matthews
4.2
“Very helpful”
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Very helpful. Explained everything very simply and easy to understand.
“Friendly and honest advice”
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Friendly
Very happy with the service received. Very friendly and honest advice. Would highly recommend.
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Great solicitors, wouldn't go anywhere else.
Julianne Askins
Appleby, Hope & Matthews
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.2 score
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38 reviews
Head of the family department, Julianne undertakes all forms of family law work and has been practising in this area of law for nearly 20 years. She is a specialist in child cases involving social services and advises parents, guardians and other family members in relation to Special…
Head of the family department, Julianne undertakes all forms of family law work and has been practising in this area of law for nearly 20 years. She is a specialist in child cases involving social services and advises parents, guardians and other family members in relation to Special Guardianship Orders. Julianne is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel as well as a Resolution member and an accredited specialised in domestic violence. Her experience of family law led her to recognise the importance of mediation and she became a trained mediator in 2015.
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Friendly and honest advice
Explained everything very simply and easy to understand
Very happy with the service received
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Paul J Watson
4.7
“They show genuine care and support towards you”
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Absolutely brilliant solicitors. Their service is exceptional and in my opinion to them it isn't just a job. They show genuine care and support towards you. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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The people were very helpful.
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Very polite and helpful.
Pam Kandola
Paul J Watson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.7 score
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47 reviews
A compassionate and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Pam heads up the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Managing a team of family law specialists, she can advise on the full range of issues including divorce, financial disputes, private children law and public law children matters…
A compassionate and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Pam heads up the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Managing a team of family law specialists, she can advise on the full range of issues including divorce, financial disputes, private children law and public law children matters (involving social services), honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation. Pam is a member of The Law Society Children Panel and a dedicated member of Resolution. She also has a keen interest in local causes and has provided training sessions for kinship carer groups and the local Regional Refugee Forum.
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In my opinion, to them it isn't just a job
I would highly recommend them to anyone
They show genuine care and support towards you
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Newbys Solicitors
4.8
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Sincerely care about their clients.
Alex Owens
Newbys Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.8 score
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6 reviews
First joining the firm as a legal executive, Alex was admitted as a solicitor in 1996 and has been working exclusively in family law ever since. She can undertake all types of family matters including those that involve childcare disputes. Alex is also a member of the Law…
First joining the firm as a legal executive, Alex was admitted as a solicitor in 1996 and has been working exclusively in family law ever since. She can undertake all types of family matters including those that involve childcare disputes. Alex is also a member of the Law Society Panel. She is based at the Stockton office but sees clients regularly in Guisborough and in Middlesbrough.
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Major Family Law
4.9
“Very professional”
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Excellent free consultation. The time was well spent getting a full of picture of the situation and then giving options with rough ideas of the financial implications of each avenue I could explore. I came away with a much clearer idea of what I could do. Very professional.
“Amazing service!”
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My free consultation was extremely helpful! It has put my mind at ease and given me a much better understanding regarding child custody arrangements. Amazing service!
“Excellent lawyers”
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Excellent
Major Family Law are a highly regarded specialist family law firm with some excellent lawyers
“Quick, informative and incredibly sensitive”
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Recommended
I contacted Major Family Law for further legal advice given difficulties I have been experiencing with my ongoing matter. The response I received was exceptional; they were quick, informative and incredibly sensitive to my situation. For the first time, I genuinely felt that a solicitors firm were genuinely interested in helping me, and not just trying to charge me for services. A seriously great experience, thank you, would recommend to anyone.
“The 'Family' in Major Family Law did not go unnoticed”
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Knowledgeable
Major Family Law especially Sam and Stacy have been not just extremely knowledgeable and on the ball but kind, considerate, and thoughtful, i felt safe and well looked after whilst going through a court case which most people including myself found daunting both Sam and Stacy were there to hold my hand throughout, no question i had went unanswered.
The 'Family' in Major Family Law did not go unnoticed, exactly what you need when your circumstances in your own family change.
“I would recommend them. and definitely use them again”
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Recommended
Efficient
From my initial email contact to a consultation with Sam I was treated with fairness and efficiency, Sam understood my concerns and dealt with my case effectively. Sam and Major Family Law fulfilled my needs and I would recommend them and definitely use them again if needed.
“I am very happy with the outcome”
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Professional
Friendly
I would like to thank Major Family Law and Sam Carter in particular for dealing with my case very promptly. Sam was approachable and friendly, from the initial consultation to the settling of my case. I am very happy with the outcome and should anything arise in the future, I would not hesitate to contact Major Family Law again. Very professional and sound advice given.
“Sam is worth his weight in gold”
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Recommended
Major Family Law and Sam in particular have taken what was a very testing and stressful time for me and achieved the prefect result for me.
Both me and my daughter wanted to spend more time together but was prevented by my ex using a CAO which was no longer fit for purpose, as it was drawn up when my daughter was very young.
Sam worked Tireless to achieve our aim without the requirement of returning to Court or needing mediation.
Sam is worth his weight in gold and has proven to be worth every single penny.
I would recommend Major Family Law and Sam without hesitation.
Thank you for making this Christmas perfect
“From the get go, Sam was able to take stock of my circumstances”
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Recommended
Professional
I could not recommend the services of my Solicitor Sam Carter and his colleagues at Major Family Law enough. From the get go, Sam was able to take stock of my circumstances and quickly understand my predicament, where others had previously struggled, and through his constant professionalism, methodical approach and calm demeanour he was able to guide and support me through a very difficult situation that ended with the best outcome possible.
“I felt reassured knowing that I was always in very capable hands”
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Throughout a very difficult period, Sam Carter and Major Family Law provided sound information, advice and guidance. All of my queries were responded to promptly and I felt reassured knowing that I was always in very capable hands. I am extremely pleased with the outcome and the impact that it has had on mine (and most importantly my son's) life has been huge.
I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to use Sam Carter or Major Family Law again.
“Communication was second to none”
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Communication
Recommended
Professional
Knowledgeable
Efficient
We can’t thank Major Family Law enough. Sam Carter dealt with our matter regarding Step-parent Parental Responsibility. Through the whole process Sam was very knowledgeable and reassuring, communication was second to none. In addition to this, we was able to gain the positive outcome we hoped for. An extremely professional and efficient service which we highly recommend. Thank you Sam.
“I cannot recommend Sam Carter enough”
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Recommended
Professional
I cannot recommend Sam Carter enough for his hard work and professionalism. Should I require any legal services in the future Major family law will be my first choice.
“I cannot sing Major family law's praises loud enough”
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I will always be eternally grateful for all the hard work Sam Carter and team did for me and my family.
I cannot sing Major family law's praises loud enough, nothing was ever too much, no deadline was too soon and work and representation always exceptional!
Going through the family court system was one of the toughest things that I have ever endured, but with Sam to guide me through all of the available options and to guide me through the procedure by explaining each step of the way in a manner that I could comprehend it didn't seem too daunting.
I often called Sam in a panic and always hung up the phone call feeling relieved and calm knowing that Sam would do everything in his power.
From the bottom of my heart i am eternally grateful for their tireless work.
Thank you.
Fraser
“Sam Carter was a pleasure to deal with; professional , personable and persuasive”
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Professional
Excellent
We had an excellent experience with Major Family Law who dealt with a cross border guardianship matter for us. Sam Carter was a pleasure to deal with; professional , personable and persuasive, he managed to achieve not only our desired outcome in the court proceedings, but also was able to convince the judge to make an order on another related matter to avoid us having to pursue that separately through the Scottish courts. Great service.
“I was recommended Major Family Law by a close friend”
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Professional
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Excellent
I was recommended Major Family Law by a close friend after going through an extremely traumatic time with my ex partner. Sam Carter was not only exceptionally knowledgeable, he was also compassionate and empathetic with the sensitive nature of the case. He was given just over a days notice of our urgent court hearing and arranged an excellent barrister for a court location of over 300 miles from his office. The firm were happy to take on the case despite our South London location. Sam was highly professional, rose to the challenge and got the outcome needed for our family. Many thanks Louise,
Sam Carter
Major Family Law
National
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.9 score
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248 reviews
Perhaps one of the most highly reviewed solicitors for children law matters, Sam has quickly become one of the go-to family lawyers for parents and other extended family members seeking legal advice. Whilst Sam oversees cases in all areas of family law, including divorce, finances relating to marital…
Perhaps one of the most highly reviewed solicitors for children law matters, Sam has quickly become one of the go-to family lawyers for parents and other extended family members seeking legal advice. Whilst Sam oversees cases in all areas of family law, including divorce, finances relating to marital breakdown, and domestic abuse cases, he has come to be very highly respected for matters relating to children. Matters including disputes regarding contact with children, where they should live, and more urgent circumstances where there is concern for the child’s wellbeing or concerns over international abduction. Sam can also expertly represent his clients in court if required, and has a calm and supportive nature that helps put his clients at ease. Additionally, Legal 500 have named Sam a Rising Star and a Recommended Lawyer. Sam is not able to take on legal aid matters.
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Kind, considerate, and thoughtful
Sam and Major Family Law fulfilled my needs
Highly regarded specialist family law firm
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Jacksons Law
4.0
“Always kept me informed”
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Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great communication and always kept me informed.
“Highly recommend”
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Fantastic service, very professional and responsive. We would highly recommend.
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Professional & friendly service which we would highly recommend.
Heather Snowdon
Jacksons Law
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
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4.0 score
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89 reviews
Guiding her clients through a variety of family law issues, Heather is the head of the firm’s family law department and a member of Resolution, She specialises in divorce, financial settlements resulting from relationship breakdown, and private children law. She is also an expert when it comes to…
Guiding her clients through a variety of family law issues, Heather is the head of the firm’s family law department and a member of Resolution, She specialises in divorce, financial settlements resulting from relationship breakdown, and private children law. She is also an expert when it comes to domestic abuse cases and for over a decade, Heather has worked closely with the domestic abuse services in the County Durham area and was a Trustee for a local refuge for 10 years.
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Great communication and always kept me informed
Fantastic service, very professional and responsive
Very knowledgeable and helpful
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Hewitts Solicitors
3.9
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Swift and excellent service.
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“Staff are friendly and helpful”
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For all your legal needs they deal with most legal matters. Staff are friendly and helpful and willing to go that bit further.
Callum Terry
Hewitts Solicitors
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Middlesbrough
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3.9 score
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31 reviews
Partner at one of the longest established law firms in the North East, Callum has an enviable breadth and depth of experience in all family law matters including divorce, separation, cases relating to children and marital finances, domestic abuse and cohabitee disputes. He has particular expertise in public…
Partner at one of the longest established law firms in the North East, Callum has an enviable breadth and depth of experience in all family law matters including divorce, separation, cases relating to children and marital finances, domestic abuse and cohabitee disputes. He has particular expertise in public care proceedings and represents parents in cases involving social services. Well liked and respected by his many clients, Callum is known for his honesty, compassion and understanding approach to his cases.
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Swift and excellent service
Willing to go that bit further
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Knights
4.5
“Professional”
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Really professional services.
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Friendly and knowledgeable solicitors.
“Kept us informed”
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Professional and always kept us informed throughout the process.
Lucy Adams
Knights
Stockton-on-Tees
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30 reviews
Senior Associate in the Family team, Lucy has over 14 years’ experience in representing a range of clients in family law disputes. She advises 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…
Senior Associate in the Family team, Lucy has over 14 years’ experience in representing a range of clients in family law disputes. She advises 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 has particular expertise in children matters such as contact, prohibited steps, specific issue orders and leave to remove cases. She has worked on complex cases including those with an international dimension and local authority involvement. As a member of Resolution, Lucy is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, offering clear advice to achieve the best possible outcome, through negotiation. If the need arises, she is able to support her clients through court proceedings as required.
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Really professional services
Friendly and knowledgeable solicitors
Professional and always kept us informed throughout the process
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BHP Law
4.3
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Amanda Adeola
BHP Law
Darlington
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4.3 score
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41 reviews
Recommended in The Legal 500, Amanda can represent her clients in negotiation between solicitors or in court if required, covering all aspects of family breakdown including separation, divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children matters. Amanda has over 12 years’ legal experience and has…
Recommended in The Legal 500, Amanda can represent her clients in negotiation between solicitors or in court if required, covering all aspects of family breakdown including separation, divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children matters. Amanda has over 12 years’ legal experience and has gained Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings and has a Resolution Specialist Accreditation in Financial Remedy Proceedings and Advocacy Private Law Children. Amanda has also had her work published on The Law Society website and undertakes mentoring to support aspiring lawyers.
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Newtons Solicitors
4.7
“Very caring and sympathetic”
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All staff at Newtons were very professional and also very caring and sympathetic to what was a very difficult time in my life. I would recommend this firm to anybody.
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Absolutely first-class services. Would recommend Newtons Solicitors.
Julie Fawcett
Newtons Solicitors
Darlington
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50 reviews
Julie has been qualified as a solicitor since 1997 and brings with her a breadth of experience in divorce and family law. She can offer advice on divorce and separation, cohabitation and same sex relationship disputes, financial remedies, child protection law as well as private law children matters…
Julie has been qualified as a solicitor since 1997 and brings with her a breadth of experience in divorce and family law. She can offer advice on divorce and separation, cohabitation and same sex relationship disputes, financial remedies, child protection law as well as private law children matters relating to residence, contact, prohibited steps, removal from jurisdiction issues and grandparent rights. Julie also handles domestic violence cases such as non-molestation and occupation orders and acts for women referred through Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) and other support organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau. She is a member of Resolution and the Law Society Children Panel, which enables her to represent children, parents, grandparents and other family relatives.
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Very caring and sympathetic to what was a very difficult time in my life
Absolutely first-class services
I would recommend this firm to anybody
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Clark Willis Law
4.7
“Tanya is definitely the best when it comes to family law”
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I highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield.
Tanya is very professional but also very understanding. She was always there when I needed help with my case. When in the court room, Tanya was always supportive to me and showed complete control over the case. The end result was exactly what was asked for. When it comes to my kids, I want the best and Tanya Bloomfield is definitely the best when it comes to family law.
“She kept me calm all the way through”
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I would highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield for any case! Professional, efficient and certainly knows her job! Best solicitor around and you won't be disappointed! She kept me calm all the way through my battle to see my children.
“Always been there with the best advice and a solution to move forward”
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Tanya has dealt with my family matters, so prompt, efficient and friendly (and funny) Tanya has had every side of my emotions. Always been there with the best advice and a solution to move forward and acted on anything thrown at us immediately. I seriously can not thank and recommend this dream team enough. Clark Willis will always be my first point of call in future.
“Her experience & professionalism was exceptional”
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I have been incredibly impressed with the level of service at Clark Willis. Tanya Bloomfield assisted me in my divorce and her experience & professionalism was exceptional. I can’t recommend her enough.
Tanya Bloomfield
Clark Willis Law
Darlington
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Qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Tanya is a Partner and heads up the Family Team. She specialises in all areas of family work with a keen interest in financial matters following separation, particularly dealing with businesses, pensions and properties. Tanya also works hard to assist clients in…
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Tanya is a Partner and heads up the Family Team. She specialises in all areas of family work with a keen interest in financial matters following separation, particularly dealing with businesses, pensions and properties. Tanya also works hard to assist clients in children matters. She assists parents in disputes and also represents parents and grandparents in proceedings issued by the Local Authority. Tanya is one of the relatively few solicitors in the local area who is a trained collaborative practitioner and an accredited mediator. She is also a committed member of Resolution.
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Professional, efficient and certainly knows her job
Tanya has dealt with my family matters, so prompt, efficient and friendly
Have been incredibly impressed with the level of service at Clark Willis
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Cygnet Law
4.2
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helpful and efficient staff. front of house extremely professional and helpful .
“A very safe pair of hands”
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Professional
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I have used this firm on a number of occasions and can very highly recommend them. All of the Family Law team are knowledgeable, professional and approachable. I particularly recommend Stacey Phoenix (part of Peter's team) who is quick thinking, calm and persuasive in court, well-prepared and a very safe pair of hands.
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Excellent
Always an excellent service, friendly and professional team.
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Good friendly expert staff giving great advice. Helpful and sympathetic.
Peter Medd
Cygnet Law
Redcar
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4.2 score
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75 reviews
Establishing the firm in 2001, Peter has substantial experience in the legal profession and has specialised in family law for over 30 years. He can deal with the full spectrum of family related matters and has an extremely strong background in children act issues, particularly in relation to…
Establishing the firm in 2001, Peter has substantial experience in the legal profession and has specialised in family law for over 30 years. He can deal with the full spectrum of family related matters and has an extremely strong background in children act issues, particularly in relation to representing local authorities. Peter is also a member of Resolution and is widely recognised as a go-to expert and national specialist in adoption matters.
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Helpful and sympathetic
Can very highly recommend them
Always an excellent service, friendly and professional team
Wendy Beacom
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors
Wynyard
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15 reviews
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and head of the family department, Wendy’s family law experience spans over three decades. Wendy’s practice of resolving financial issues arising from divorce proceedings, separation or the breakdown of a relationship where parties are not married stand her out in…
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and head of the family department, Wendy’s family law experience spans over three decades. Wendy’s practice of resolving financial issues arising from divorce proceedings, separation or the breakdown of a relationship where parties are not married stand her out in these fields. She advises clients with more complex issues involving trusts, business interests and farming cases, in addition to advising on issues relating to arrangements for children on matters such as where the children should live or how they should be educated. Whilst Wendy’s patience and approachability are welcomed by clients and professionals alike, she has the technical expertise and experience to ensure that clients are provided with the best possible bespoke advice and representation. Wendy is also a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex financial issues and children’s issues.
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Sara Rutter
Walker Foster
Northallerton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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4.9 score
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13 reviews
Sara qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and heads up the firm’s family law department. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. She also acts for parents and wider family members relating to children arrangements. In addition, she also…
Sara qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and heads up the firm’s family law department. She specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. She also acts for parents and wider family members relating to children arrangements. In addition, she also specialises in cohabitee agreements, post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements, as well as emergency injunctions and protective orders involving domestic violence. Known for her empathetic, practical and constructive approach to issues, Sara is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients. Sara is a member of Resolution, the professional body that actively promotes the resolution of issues in a constructive way to provide a better outcome for separating families and their children.
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DMA Law
4.1
“I cannot recommend him enough”
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I have been with DMA law since 2014 Geoffrey Adamson has been with me every step of the way in family court and through my divorce, I cannot recommend him enough.
Thank you again for your outstanding service
“Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach”
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Can't praise Geoffrey Adamson (Family Law solicitor) highly enough. Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach. He successfully dealt with a messy child arrangement case in the family court for my son. Achieved the best possible outcome for my grandchild. Highly recommended.
“Can't fault him, an absolute necessity in my case”
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Mr Adamson was my solicitor at court. I've been dealing with a family matter and he is amazing. Well worth the money, best person I have dealt with. Straight to the point, even with me which is good. Can't fault him an absolute necessity in my case.
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Great, helpful service, I would highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
Geoffrey Adamson
DMA Law
Hartlepool
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24 reviews
Specialising in family law and with over 34 years’ legal experience, Geoffrey can oversee many family matters, with a keen interest in financial issues occurring from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. He is director of this legal firm and manager of the family law department and…
Specialising in family law and with over 34 years’ legal experience, Geoffrey can oversee many family matters, with a keen interest in financial issues occurring from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. He is director of this legal firm and manager of the family law department and works closely with his team to share his wealth of experience to ensure clients are benefitting and receiving a high standard of service. Geoffrey also has a specialist accreditation as an advanced family law practitioner with Resolution.
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Great, helpful service
I would highly recommend them
Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach
Andrew McGloin
Teesside Law
Redcar
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3.8 score
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4 reviews
Specialising in family law and criminal law, Andrew is a highly experienced solicitor and director of this well-respected firm. Able to represent his clients on all matters relating to divorce, separation, and children matters, Andrew seeks to resolve disputes between couples and families through constructive negotiation, but if…
Specialising in family law and criminal law, Andrew is a highly experienced solicitor and director of this well-respected firm. Able to represent his clients on all matters relating to divorce, separation, and children matters, Andrew seeks to resolve disputes between couples and families through constructive negotiation, but if the circumstances require it, he is also able to represent his clients in court in order to pursue a satisfactory outcome.
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Kathy Webb & Co
4.0
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A great local firm of solicitors dealing with family law. Very good at keeping clients up to date.
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Good solicitors. They keep you informed at all times.
Carl Reed
Kathy Webb & Co
Guisborough
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Middlesbrough area.
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11 reviews
Known for his direct and forthright approach and his robust representation of his clients’ interests where required, Carl is not afraid to tackle the most complex and difficult legal matters and has a reputation for challenging legal authority. He has specialised in family law for over 25 years…
Known for his direct and forthright approach and his robust representation of his clients’ interests where required, Carl is not afraid to tackle the most complex and difficult legal matters and has a reputation for challenging legal authority. He has specialised in family law for over 25 years and has over 20 years’ experience in children act proceedings. As a longstanding member of the Children’s Panel, Carl is able to represent parents, guardians and family members in disputes involving Social Services as well as being appointed by the court to represent children who are the subject of such proceedings.
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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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The extent to which the solicitor has been involved in cases that have helped to shape and change wider family law.
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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
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