James Heywood
Solicitor
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Solicitor
SRA ID: 368249
In his former role as the head of the matrimonial department of a Kent law firm, James worked on a wide variety of cases across the key family law disciplines.
An accomplished and versatile solicitor, James deals with divorce and civil partnership dissolutions, advises in relation to the negotiation of complex financial settlements, deals with enforcement issues, drafts pre and post-nuptial agreements, and consent orders. He also represents clients at hearings within Financial Remedy proceedings.
James also advises on cohabitation issues, drafts cohabitation agreements, or can advise on the financial and property issues following the breakdown of a relationship.
In addition, James also deals with private law children matters and advises clients in respect of all issues concerning children and the breakdown of arrangements. If court proceedings are issued James can represent clients at the various hearings throughout their matter.
In the event that a client requires protection from domestic abuse, James can assist in securing protective injunctions.
Holly Bank Chambers, Oasts Business Village, Red Hill, Wateringbury, ME18 5NN
Licensed for 17 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce proceedings
James Heywood (Anthony Clapp) is a solicitor with extensive experience and this proved favourable in my case, as, based upon his recent experience with a client in a similar situation to mine, all of my financial settlement wishes were met, despite the likelihood that this would not occur. His guidance in the timely completion of all the necessary legal divorce documents at each stage of the process and before submission to the courts, whilst acting in my best interests at all times, proved to be entirely successful. He was friendly and approachable at all times, and gave a clear explanation of any legal-speak or terminology and always acted promptly in keeping me abreast of any changes or communications from my ex-wife's solicitors, and provided a clear monthly statement of monies owing for all legal services rendered.
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Divorce
Having established an earlier working relationship with James at his previous employer, I engaged his professional services for the matter of my divorce proceedings with him again, at his new employer.
He maintained a professional and dogged determination to get the job done from the start. I have been happy with the service provided, although Its been a frustrating 2 year period, through no fault of James's, but we got there eventually. Thank you.
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James Heywood was excellent throughout
James Heywood was excellent throughout the divorce process and took a very pragmatic approach to bring the divorce to a successful conclusion. Unfortunately the other side were totally unreasonable in their demands throughout the entire process, but James was confident in where the case would ultimately settle and when the case progressed to an FDR the judge very much was in favour of the case James had built and it settled in line with expectations.
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