Matrimonial & Family
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All our Family Solicitors are members
of Resolution (previously known as ‘The Solicitors Family Law Association’).
This is a specialist organisation. We support and subscribe to the Resolution
Code of Practice which improves the way in which our legal training
leads us to conduct our cases.
Membership of Resolution commits family lawyers to resolving disputes
in a non confrontational way. We believe that family law disputes should
be dealt with in a constructive way designed to preserve people’s
dignity and to encourage agreement.
Our Family Solicitors
Jane Gale
Cathryn MacLean
Victoria Twidale
We specialise in all matters arising from the breakdown of a relationship
between both married and unmarried couples. This includes, financial
claims, arrangements in respect of children, ensuring that agreements
are properly recorded and legally binding, Deeds of Separation, divorce
and judicial separation, civil partnerships, care proceedings, domestic
violence problems.
We work closely with other Departments within the firm to ensure that
you are provided with comprehensive advice. We have a specialist Probate
Team to advise on tax planning and wills. The expertise of both our
Civil and Family Solicitors are combined when dealing with special legal
issues raised by cases including unmarried couples.
Your First Appointment With Us
We offer an appointment with Jane Gale
or Cathryn MacLean at a reduced rate to enable you to obtain some initial
advice and decide whether you wish to go further. The first appointment
will be charged at the rate of £100.00 per hour plus vat (usual rate
£150 per hour plus vat). The first appointment will last approximately
45 minutes-1 hour.
A free first appointment with Victoria Twidale can be arranged to see
if you qualify for Legal Aid. If you wish to apply for a free appointment,
one of our family PAs will send you an Application Form to complete.
Free First Appointments last approximately 30 minutes.
