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Starting a family covers the legal steps around creating a parent–child relationship, from fertility, surrogacy and assisted conception to birth, parenthood and placement for adoption. A solicitor in this area advises on permissions, parental rights and responsibilities, and the formal processes that establish or change parentage, including applications to courts and editors for orders. They also guide on the practical consequences for families across living arrangements, safeguarding and future upbringing.

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The key issues in this work involve decisions that create or alter a child’s legal status, such as parental orders, parental responsibilities and the formal steps to adoption. These matters are time-sensitive and enforceable, with potential long-term effects on guardianship, welfare and the child’s future. A solicitor provides guidance on relevant acts, court timings and any protective or regulatory considerations, including regulatory oversight of surrogacy arrangements and parental rights validation.

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Lucian Sandu

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We would like to sincerely thank Lucian Sandu and the entire team at Richard Griffiths & Co for their outstanding support, professionalism, and dedication throughout our legal process. From the very beginning, we felt truly heard, guided, and protected. Lucian Sandu provided us with clear advice, showed genuine empathy, and stood by us every step of the way during a very difficult and emotional time for our family. Thanks to their expertise and commitment, we achieved a positive outcome in our case, which brought us a deep sense of relief and hope. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and unwavering support. We highly recommend Lucian Sandu to anyone seeking strong, compassionate, and reliable legal representation. With respect and appreciation, A Grateful Family

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Emilia HinchliffeRyan Revell

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In April, we found ourselves involved in family proceedings following a minor argument between my partner and my daughter’s father, after which my daughter was retained and a number of serious allegations were made against both myself and my partner of eight years. Having looked at the many family solicitors available in the Hull area, we chose Kingston Family Law after reading reviews from other families who had found themselves in similar situations. We believe we made an excellent choice. We were allocated Ryan Revell to deal with our case, and he was fantastic throughout. He clearly explained the court process, what was required from us and the strategy for our case in a way that was easy to understand without being bogged down in legal jargon. Throughout the proceedings, Ryan kept our expectations realistic and, importantly, kept our focus on my daughter and what was best for her. He was organised, well prepared and productive throughout. Our case took around six months to conclude, and ultimately we achieved the result we wanted. Ryan did an excellent job communicating with professionals from ERYC, Cafcass and my daughter’s school, ensuring they had the information they needed to complete their reports and assessments. Anyone requiring the services of a solicitor should be prepared for a significant bill. However, I believe Ryan did his utmost to keep our costs as low as reasonably possible. He listened and communicated effectively, which reduced the need for us to repeatedly ask for clarification, and the court documents he produced were generally ready to go without unnecessary reworking. Kingston Family Law may not be the cheapest family solicitors in Hull, nor are they the most expensive, but we believe we received exceptional service for what we paid. While we feel the proceedings themselves were completely unnecessary and should never have happened, we are incredibly thankful for the support we received throughout them. I would highly recommend Ryan Revell and the team at Kingston Family Law to anyone who finds themselves needing support through family proceedings.

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Jelena Korobkova

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Jelena proved herself to be an exemplary human being. She witnessed me in different ways of emotion and, female to female was most understanding and empathetic (although I'm perfectly sure she treats everyone equally). Very thorough and professional and a very genuine lady. She really felt for me, I could tell. A very relatable lady, no matter who you are/your background etc. etc. I recommend her to anyone and everyone and feel exceedingly lucky to have had her as my Solicitor. Generally on the end of her phone and if not, called back. My review may be considered 'Over The Top' but I am being genuine here. Tell Jelena your truths, fears and worries, be open and honest with her.

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Kara MacGregor-Duke

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Kara guided me through a really tough time with kindness and patience. She kept me focussed on what needed to be done and ensured the best possible outcome for me.

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