Top 10 of 4,157 law firms for Unmarried Fathers, Family Law

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This area covers the rights and responsibilities of fathers who are not married to the mother, including parental responsibility, contact with the child, and arrangements after separation. A solicitor in this field helps by drafting and negotiating parental responsibility agreements, applying to the court for parental responsibility where needed, and pursuing or defending contact and residence disputes. They also advise on securing protection for the child’s welfare and ensuring the father’s involvement is properly recognised and protected by the family courts.

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The key issues involve time with the child, decision-making on important matters, and the risk of losing or restricting contact. A solicitor provides guidance on the legal framework for parental responsibility, assists with applications to the family court, and represents the client in hearings, aiming to secure a stable, lasting arrangement that supports the child’s welfare within the legal process.

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Chris TaylorZahra Nawaz

Tagged solicitors Chris Taylor and Zahra Nawaz

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Eaton Smith twice now, and both experiences have been fantastic. Chris assisted me with the EULA for my indie game, and his kindness, thoroughness, and incredibly fast email responses made the entire process seamless. Later, when I needed a solicitor for my prenup, I immediately turned to Chris, who connected me with Zahra. She was just as professional and kind, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. She even caught an error in our documents at 8 PM on a Friday and reached out immediately to help us fix it. Their level of attentiveness and professionalism is truly exceptional, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal services.

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Kerry Sauntson

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I have gone through my divorce using the service ms of Calthorpes solicitors and they were very helpful. Even when I was not able to pay all, they made arrangements to meet my needs. I definitely recommend.

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Katie Herrod

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I am most grateful to Katie Herrod for guiding me through my divorce, I have always been impressed by her wisdom and have been happy to accept her advice. Katie's professional expertise is exceptional.

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Michael Brierley

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Having spent the previous 24 months going around in circles with another practice, it was a pleasure to be introduced to Michael at Stokes Partners who excelled in every sense of the word. From the initial phone call to the final email, his care, excellent advice and efficient service meant much more than words can ever express at a time when the family needed it most.

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Andrea Ashton

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I would like to thank Maxwell Hodge for their work, it’s been a difficult time and not the most straight forward of circumstances to navigate. The team have gone above and beyond in supporting and getting things to the end goal. I can’t recommend them enough.

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Sarah Jelly

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Dear Sarah, thank you so much for the update and all your help and support. You've kept me grounded throughout and that, in itself, has been invaluable

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Nicola Weeks

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Pragmatic but essential guidance through divorce proceedings. It was very important to both of us that we didn't fall out and make a bad situation worse, and Nicola worked with me and my now ex-wife's solicitor to ensure that any queries or potentially contentious issues were quickly and positively closed down. The orders were proposed and agreed promptly and the whole exercise was as painless as it could be in the circumstances.

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Helen Cojeen explained everything and answered all questions. She was always waiting at court and well prepared. I got the result I wanted. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who wants an excellent family solicitor.

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Sarah Babajee

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Sarah went above and beyond, offering both professional and personal advice. She gave support in the shape of home visits when needed and was open and clear with her advice.

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MK Law

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Melanie Stafford

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Great experience, very professional, helpful and friendly . Melanie is very approachable and completely kept me informed and kept me up to date with important information . Would recommend her .

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