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Clare Whittaker, a partner within the Hereford Family Law team, assisted by Jennifer Lindup, a Chartered Legal Executive, regularly assists clients within divorce and related financial proceedings. They provided advice, understanding and support to a client within contested financial remedy proceedings and secured the client a favourable settlement during the Financial Dispute Hearing, avoiding the need for attendance at a Final Hearing. They received the following thanks from the client. “Thanks for all this, Clare: I really appreciate all the hard work that you and Jenni have put into my case over the past two years”.

Clare Whittaker recently assisted a client throughout negotiations in respect of child contact arrangements, whereby the father refused to accept the child didn’t want to have contact with him. Clare assisted the child’s mother throughout negotiations and court proceedings, concluding in an outcome which was child-focused, and in line with the child’s wishes and feelings. Her client had the following comments… “I just wanted to send a final email to say thank you so much for all of your help. You've kept a calm head and given clear, concise advice throughout, as well as managing to be humorous and empathic when needed. “My son and I couldn't have wished for better representation and our brilliant final result was, to a large extent, down to your excellent work. I will always be grateful, and whilst I'm very hopeful that we will remain in your archives, you will be the first place I come to should I find myself in need of help again”.

Divorce is commonly a very tough time for those experiencing it, which is why they need knowledgeable support at each step. Clare Whittaker has a wealth of experience when assisting clients throughout every stage of their divorce. She recently received the following from a new client: “Thank you again for everything, you've been like an angel in these really frightening and dark times. I am extremely grateful for the work you've done so far for me, and your great advice and support.”

Delays and complications can often make divorce harder, and support through the Covid-19 pandemic, with the full range of divorce issues including financial matters, brought thanks for Clare Whittaker’s work. The client said: “I just wanted to say many thanks for guiding me through this horrible and frustrating process and all the help you provided.”

Relationship breakdowns are especially hard when children are also involved, and Clare Whittaker’s combination of expertise, experience and sensitivity made a difficult situation easier for her client, who said: “I am so glad it went as it did and it's all thanks to your hard work. I thought it would be a hard battle… it has been challenging, but having a good solicitor helps with that.”

Receiving good advice and support throughout the divorce process can reduce the stress and anxiety that a lot of people experience at this difficult time. Supporting clients throughout all aspects of their case, including attendance and support at court hearings, are all part of the job. Clare Whittaker recently represented a client at court and received the following comment: “I just wanted to express my thanks for yesterday. You were amazing!”