Alison has been co-founder of a family law firm since 2010 and has a 27-year legal career working exclusively in family law. She strives to provide excellent customer service and her clients can expect absolute professionalism, represent their interests with the best clear and practical advice and help them find the best possible solution. Alison represents a number of clients in matters arising from the breakdown of a relationship, including divorce, separation, financial disputes and matters related to children. As a member of Resolution, Alison is dedicated to resolving disputes in a non-confrontational and constructive manner that preserves the dignity of her clients and promotes resolution. With over 20 years of experience in family law and head of the firm`s family department, Gabbie has extensive knowledge of complex issues, including the financial aspects of divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, international affairs and civil partnerships. She is a resolution accredited Advanced Financial Provisions I and II specialist and is also a member of the Law Society`s Family Law Committee. Gabbie is committed to taking a constructive approach to dispute resolution and encourages and adheres to all members of its conduct team for resolution. As a partner in the firm and head of the family law team, Steven has a reputation as an outstanding litigator with extensive knowledge of the law. He handles all types of family law matters and has extensive experience in complex financial matters involving medium to high net worth finances.
Steven has extensive experience developing strategies that help his clients find pragmatic solutions that are in their best interest. He is the only lawyer in Wakefield to have the status of Certified Specialist by Resolution in Advanced Financial Foresight. It is the requirement to prove with evidence that you are a victim of domestic violence (or, in the case of children, that the child is at risk of abuse by the other party) that is most controversial, as it means that the vast majority of people are not entitled to legal aid. Even those who have been abused are often inadmissible because they are unable to meet the evidentiary requirements. If you only need one-off advice from one of our lawyers, we will charge you £200 plus VAT. (£240 in total) for up to one hour of advice and support, including written confirmation of our consultation within 5 working days of your first appointment. This fee must be paid prior to your appointment. For more information about this service, please refer to the document at the bottom of this page, or contact us for more information. A highly respected family law and divorce lawyer recognized as a „Recommended Lawyer“ by The Legal 500, Emma practices in all areas of private family law with a particular focus on financial matters related to separations and cases of unmarried couples. It can advise on cases involving substantial assets, but also recognises that the most challenging cases are often when the focus is on how to meet future needs. Emma also has experience handling complex cases related to child welfare, family violence and parental alienation.
Her work also includes helping couples plan for the future, whether it`s moving in together, when a cohabitation agreement might be appropriate, or getting married or entering into a registered civil partnership with marriage contracts. Emma is an active member of Resolution and currently a member of the National Resolution Cohabitation Committee. She is also a member of a Working Group on Family Violence and Courts, which aims to improve the functioning of family courts to better support victims and their families. The types of legal aid currently available for family matters are: If we believe you are receiving legal aid, we will check your financial resources to determine if you qualify. Download the list of required evidence. The search results list legal aid lawyers and wakefield law firms that can handle cases with legal aid. You can read customer reviews or leave your own review. Legal aid is administered by the Commission des services juridiques and paid for by the government. It is helpful to pay the cost of legal advice in some cases where someone might not otherwise be able to afford it. Legal aid funds are managed in such a way as to protect people`s fundamental rights and to ensure a fair trial, access to judicial procedures, dispute resolution and address issues that contribute to social exclusion. If you apply for legal help for legal advice or representation on domestic violence, you do not have to prove to the legal aid agency that you have been a victim of domestic violence.
Ann leads the family law team and has over three decades of experience in family law and divorce. She is a well-known specialist in financial divorce settlements and works for a number of high net worth individuals who often advise on complex matters involving foreign companies, pension plans and assets. She has extensive experience in handling complex real estate disputes with life partners, including claims under TLATA 1996 and Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, private applications for children, including child arrangement orders, prohibited steps and specific arrangements, and prenuptial and cohabiting arrangements. Ann is recognized by The Legal 500 for her „very good client style“ and „particularly helpful“ attitude. You will also need to convince the legal aid agency that your case is well-founded. It simply means proving to the legal aid authority that they should provide funding for your application. As a general indication, you must be able to prove that legal representation and, if necessary, court intervention are necessary and that your case has a good chance of success. Rebecca prides herself on her ability to communicate quickly with clients at the beginning of a case and is a dedicated and passionate family and divorce lawyer with over 20 years of experience. As head of the family law department, she covers a variety of family law issues, including divorce, financial matters, child disputes, prenuptial and postmarital contracts, cohabitation disputes, and injunctions.
Rebecca is a member of the Law Society`s Family Law Resolution and Committee and is committed to resolving disputes in a constructive and conciliatory manner. We are a specialist divorce, mediation, matrimonial and family law firm based in Wakefield and serve clients from across the Yorkshire region including Leeds, Pontefract, Castleford and Barnsley. We also have an office at 18 Blake Street in the heart of downtown York.