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17 November 2021

Family Law and Family Solicitors

Family is arguably one of the most important aspects of life, but it can also be one of life’s most challenging parts. Family solicitors are the ones in the department of law that deals with matters relating to the family. They oversee issues such as divorce, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child custody, child maintenance and guardianship of children. There are three focus areas that a family solicitors act: family law, child law, finance and matrimonial. Knowing what family solicitors do, how they can help, and where they are is useful.

What do family solicitors do?

A family solicitor is a form from a family lawyer. A family lawyer is somewhat of a blanket term for family solicitors and family barristers. A solicitor is a version of a lawyer however a solicitor’s area of expertise consists of giving legal advice from start to finish of a case on behalf of their client whilst a barrister is more concerned with the advocacy work which happens in court.

The main role of a family solicitor is support. It can be a troubling time for any person seeking a family solicitor therefore having focused, sympathetic knowledgeable solicitors are important. Each case will vary in terms of what to expect due to complexity or case contents. You will always receive an expert in family law and their tasks will include

Gathering documents or evidence for a case
Creating, drafting finalising contracts and any other paperwork necessary
Specialist advice throughout the whole process
Communicating with other parties involved in the case
Setting up and providing support for mediation between participants
Communicating with other parties involved in the case

It isn’t uncommon for a family solicitor to represent you in court however the most common practice is for a family solicitor to work together with a family law barrister when court proceedings happen. The barrister will represent you in court attending all court hearings whilst the solicitor will manage the case.

If you are unsure whether you need to hire a family solicitor, get in touch today to see how our expert solicitors can help you.

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Samuel Sparrow

16:20 23 Sep 22

Bought my first home which completed today, and I could not be happier!My Solicitor, Katie Dwyer, was absolutely fantastic and helped me each step of the way. Her guidance, professionalism and support was second to none. She even went out of her way to assist by attending a meeting in the evening to ensure that documents were completed when needed. I honestly could not have had a better Solicitor. If you want a fantastic Solicitor, contact Katie at Eddowes Perry & Osbourne. She was recommended to me. I, like a lot of others, have come to realise that Katie is not only a truly talented Solicitor, but also an incredible person.

Jean Wall

13:24 08 Aug 22

We have been with Eddowes Perry and Osbourne for many, many years and have always had excellent service for all of our legal needs.This time we chose them again to do the conveyancing for our house sale and house purchase.Maria was excellent; her professional approach to the job gave us peace of mind throughout the process. She was diligent and thorough in all aspects of the work. We had regular updates and all of our questions and concerns were addressed timely and positively with no drama.I would wholeheartedly recommend Maria for her conveyancing skills and EPO for all aspects of legal work.Thank you to all the team members but to Maria and Sarah in particular.

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17:44 12 Jul 22

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Saurabh Paul

21:37 06 Jul 22

We had the pleasure of having Maria as our conveyancing solicitor, for my purchase and sales that concluded couple of weeks ago. Right from the start of the engagement, I found Maria very professional, transparent and courteous. She ticked all the boxes that one could think of to make the rather complex conveyancing process smooth and easier. Given the post covid market conditions having a right solicitors was very important and I can only be thankful to Maria and the EPO team for overcoming the challenges on our sales and our purchase to ensure timely completion. At all times she kept us well informed about the progress and provided us with a first class service in terms of the guidance and ensuring appropriate due diligence. Can’t thank Maria and her team enough for their hard work. Maria is trustworthy and a safe pair of hands for any conveyancing needs.

Howard Allen

15:02 07 May 22

I found it easy to contact this company and their communication is exceptionally good. An appointment for my mother to have a home visit was quickly arranged for a date and time that suited her. The solicitor took the trouble to comply with the Covid restrictions at my mother’s accommodation and the visit was not at all rushed. The solicitor put my mother at ease and was particularly courteous and helpful. Having taken my mother’s instructions the solicitor quickly produced the draft document and arranged for a follow up visit for the final document to be signed. This involved some more work than was originally quoted for but the invoice was for the quoted amount. The solicitor was thoroughly professional and efficient but, importantly for my mother, friendly and approachable. I wish that I had used this company for other legal work that I have needed recently as I am sure that I would have had a much better experience. I would definitely use this company for any future work and wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Thanks very much for such an excellent and considerate job.

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