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”.

Christopher Finch, an associate in our Hereford family law team recently assisted an armed forces client with contested Children Act proceedings. Having guided his client through mediation, and subsequently the court process when mediation broke down, Christopher was able to secure the client a court order for shared care of his child.

Upon conclusion of the court proceedings, Christopher received the following thanks from his client:

“Thank you for your hard work and counsel throughout this time. I am hopeful that I will not need your services in the future but, if I do, I know I will be in safe hands.

“I’d recommend your firm to anyone with legal issues and who need advice.”

Roopa Ahluwalia, family law partner in our Cambridge office, and paralegal Ella Blake, recently assisted a client with a pre-nuptial agreement prior to his upcoming marriage.

Roopa was able to ensure that the agreement was drafted accurately for the client’s needs, while liaising with the client’s partner’s solicitors to achieve a result which best protected her client’s position.

She and Ella received the following thanks from their client: “I just want to say a very warm thank you for all the support and work during this time. You both made it easy and understandable, it’s an uneasy job to think about separation when we are excited about getting married.”

Shereen Chohan, senior associate within our Birmingham Family Team, recently assisted a client with Children Act proceedings. The opposition sought to vary a Final Child Arrangements Order, with changes not in line with the children’s wishes or feelings, which regulates who the children would live with.

Shereen was able to advise and guide her client to achieve an outcome, by consent, which was more in line with the children’s best interests and save the client the stress that further litigation in Children Proceedings often brings.

Shereen received the following thanks from her client:

“Myself and my partner were anxious and sceptical about the family law system and the use of solicitors. However, our experience with HCR debunked this and the service we received was first class throughout the entirety of our case.

Shereen guided us through the myriad of court proceedings, she provided regular updates to us which provided a calming influence to a highly stressful situation. She put our needs first ensuring all practices were not only the best and fastest way to resolve the situation but also ensuring it was financially viable.

Caring and professional coupled with first rate legal advice I cannot recommend Shereen highly enough. If you need legal advice don't waste your time worrying about it, get in touch with her, she will quickly put your mind at ease and resolve whatever dispute you have rapidly.”

James and Cathryn regularly act for clients within financial proceedings. They recently assisted a client within contested court proceedings and achieved an excellent outcome for the client at a Financial Dispute Resolution hearing. They received the following comments upon conclusion of the case.

“You have been absolutely fantastic and supportive, you have all made the whole process bearable.  I was so lucky to have you on my side. I don’t know what I would have done without your legendary regular pep talks! You saved the day several times and helped me come through the divorce unscathed.  And of course in the end a great result!”

Amy-Marie specialises in cases involving children and understands the importance of securing a successful outcome for her clients and their children. She recently advised and represented a client during court proceedings and successfully achieved the best possible outcome for the client. She received the following testimonial from the client:

“Thank you so much for all your help and support, I wouldn't have got the result I did without you. I am overall very happy with the outcome for my son and I’m over the moon that this is all sorted before he is at an age where he understands.

So again, thank you very much for everything you have done for both me and my son!”

Amy-Marie, a solicitor in our Hereford office, regularly acts for clients within Children Act proceedings following relationship breakdowns. Amy-Marie recently assisted a client to achieve a non-molestation order against her ex-husband where domestic violence was present, and secured the safety of her client’s children. Her client said:

“Thank you very much for all you have done for me. I am very grateful for your help. I couldn't have found a better solicitor, and I am so impressed with your work and the way you treated me right from the start”.

Georgina Burrows regularly assists clients with divorce and financial remedy proceedings. She recently helped a former client in retaining their property - which was of the utmost importance. Georgina resolved matters via negotiations, despite court proceedings being issued, bringing the matter to a swift conclusion for the client. Her work led to this praise from her client:

“You are the most knowledgeable and trusted person I have that knows my detailed background and you have provided me with the best advice on previous occasions.”

Georgina is looking forward to working on similar cases in the future.

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”.

When a marriage broke down irretrievably, Nadia Davis was quick to act for her client, guiding him through the process of divorce proceedings, which allowed the client to move on into a new chapter of his life. A financial settlement was reached, allowing for peace of mind following the divorce.

Upon conclusion of proceedings, Nadia’s client said: “I can't believe the difference now without all of the stress and worry of the past two and a half years or so! Thank you so very much for all of your help, support, guidance, patience and understanding during this unfortunate time. You made a huge difference and I will always be grateful.”

Nathalie regularly assists clients with arrangements for their children, when relationships between parents are acrimonious.

Her expertise and guidance was highly praised by a client recently, for whom she supported through a child contact dispute Nathalie managed to assist the client outside of court, conducting a successful roundtable negotiation whereby a successful co-parenting arrangement in the child’s best interestswas reached.

She received the following thanks from her client. “Thank you so much for all you have done to support me through this time. You have been amazing and made me feel reassured through everything. I would recommend your services to anybody. You were great. Thank you again”.

Penny-jo regularly acts for clients in respect of children matters, including care proceedings issued by the local authority.

She recently advised on public law Children Act proceedings and was able obtain Parental Responsibility for her client in respect of his step-children.

Upon conclusion of the proceedings, she received the following thanks:

“If you're looking for a solicitor for the first time, you can't go wrong with Harrison Clark Rickerbys. The solicitor who dealt with my case was Penny-jo Wilson. She handled everything very professionally and took all the stress and worry out of the situation, making my life so much easier. She was always there on the end of the phone if I needed her. I highly recommend this firm to anyone”.

Going through divorce is often upsetting and difficult; not having the right legal guidance can add further stress. James Osborne and Kim Allsopp assisted a client with a tough divorce and thanks to the team’s expertise, a weight has been lifted off their shoulders.

Grateful for James’ guidance, the client said: “Phew! Finally, a moment to write to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for all your work and advice throughout my ghastly divorce. I so much appreciated your expertise and guidance through the swamp of our current divorce laws!”

The client also thanked Kim for her support: “I’m gradually getting back to normal and it’s wonderful! So, a quick note to thank you for all your help, support and expertise throughout my long divorce process. You were so much appreciated.”

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.”

A divorce can often be a stressful and emotional process. Christopher Finch assisted a client with their proceedings and ensured a smooth outcome.

He received a card and the following thanks: “I want to say a massive thank you for making my divorce so stress free. I really appreciate what you did and can honestly say I’ve never been happier.”

Help for a client dealing with a complex divorce, including issues relating to children and financial matters from expert family lawyer James Osborne brought thanks for his guidance at a difficult time. The client said: “Thank you so much for your help with everything, I definitely couldn’t have got through this year without your support.”

Andy Caldicott helps clients through all the difficult issues associated with divorce, including complex financial arrangements. His experience and expertise supports them through a difficult time - one client said: “You have been a calming, knowledgeable, and effective influence on the issues to hand and that is truly appreciated. Thank you.”

Nick Gova’s support for a client who he guided through the often-difficult divorce process was much appreciated – the client said: “I am very satisfied with your representation throughout…what stands out for me is your empathy and the clarity in your communication.” They went on to say that they would be recommending Nick, head of our family law team in London, “to anyone I know who needs legal representation”.

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.”

The support and advice given by Penny-jo Wilson, when helping a client through a divorce, which included financial aspects as well as securing the best result for her client’s child, has won her praise for her family law expertise.

The client said: “I cannot thank you enough for all your help and support. You have been so supportive in a professional way, you have always listened, given me sound advice and helped me to grow to the challenge of the last 18 months...I am grateful for the understanding and empathy you have shown me through this time, just as much as you have given me legal advice to achieve the best outcome possible for us.”

Nadia Davis, who heads up our family law team in Worcester, recently assisted a client through a divorce which involved agricultural aspects and a large amount of land. The restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic has not altered our team’s dedication to support clients during difficult periods of their life.

The client explained they “felt very reassured” with Nadia and her team’s “support and guidance”. They said... “It would have been nice to thank you in person and shake your hand, as I feel that would have been the right thing to do, but with the Covid situation that is not to be, so I'll just say thank you.”

Head of our family law team, Andy Caldicott, helps clients in all aspects of family law, supporting them through divorce or separation and working through complex financial and childcare situations with them, so that they can move forward.

His expertise and approach recently won him this accolade from a client; “truly the best solicitor I have ever met, and I am not sure how I could have got through my divorce and childcare case without him.”

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.”

Divorce and the inevitable financial settlement are seldom easy to negotiate, but James Grigg and his team were glad to be able to help a client through just such a time. The client said: “I have appreciated all your support, knowledge and guidance. I have recommended and I will continue to recommend you to all friends that find themselves in similar muddy waters….thanks for all your help.”

Securing the best possible outcome for clients is paramount and James Grigg’s work on behalf of a client involved in a particularly difficult divorce gave her that outcome.

The client, dissatisfied with her previous solicitor during divorce proceedings, called on him; James was able to successfully appeal a previous decision, ensuring that she secured the best possible outcome.

She said: “After a lengthy and very bitter divorce dispute, James was eventually referred to me. He is hands down the best solicitor I’ve ever encountered, extremely professional, incredibly straight talking and got fantastic results. I can’t recommend James highly enough.”

For a client going through a divorce, with all the associated financial issues including dealing with a military pension, support and help from Chris Finch made a real difference in difficult times.

The client, for whom Chris achieved a clean-break settlement, said: “Thank you so much, you have been excellent throughout this process…I can’t explain how relieved I am.”

Family lawyer James Osborne recently helped a client with divorce and financial matters, often a very stressful and difficult process. Feeling supported with knowledge, expertise and understanding can help make the process much easier to deal with.

After the outcome, the client said: “I just want to say a huge thank you to you and your team once again for the last two years. You’ve all been great in helping me through possibly the worst time of my life, but without you guys, it could have been much worse. And to finish it all with a great result is even better!”

Advice and support from family lawyer Georgina Burrows throughout a traumatic and challenging court action gave a mother and her daughter the fresh start they so badly needed. Georgina advised them through Children Act proceedings after the end of an abusive relationship.

The mother said: “After never-ending emails, court bundles, erratic teary calls, pleas for help, I want to thank you for our fresh start. You will never know how grateful we are to you, Georgina.”

When it comes to your children, it is crucial that you feel that you’re in safe hands and can trust the person representing you. Penny-jo Wilson, a member of our Safe from Harm team, recently helped a client secure a “live with” and further protective orders from the court and received the following; “Thank you for your continued support…you’ve really helped me to feel less anxious during every court hearing.”

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!”

For many parents whose leaving a relation, contact with their children is their first priority, and James Osborne was able to help one such parent refine that contact with ground rules for the future in what was a long and difficult case.

The parent said: “A huge thank you for all you have done for me. We finally have what we have always wanted - for overnight contact to be when and if she [the child] is ready.

“It has been a really difficult journey getting to this point and I've really appreciated your continued dedication, professionalism and support.”

Providing expertise and assurance to clients is an essential part of a family lawyer’s role, because clients are facing difficult issues which affect every part of life.

Andy Caldicott, our Head of Family Law, recently assisted a client during a separation, obtaining a successful result for him. The client said afterwards: “Thank you ever so much - I am not sure how I would have got through this without you and your team!”

Anita Hennessey recently supported a client through a difficult divorce – her expertise and experience meant that she could give them assurance and confidence and support them in resolving difficult issues.

They said: “The outcome is better than I could have imagined; thanks for everything…I will be eternally grateful,” demonstrating that, with the right support, even the most difficult of situations can be made easier to handle.

Prompt and helpful advice from Christopher Finch provided comfort and reassurance to a client during difficult times. Christopher’s support to the client throughout her divorce allowed a challenging process to become more manageable.

She said: “Many thanks for all your help and advice over the last few months. It made what has been a difficult time a lot more bearable. I really am very grateful.”

Feeling supported through the process of divorce is important for many clients because it’s an often emotional and difficult time.

Christopher Finch recently helped a client through the process, which they were finding especially stressful – they said: “If it wasn't for all your support and encouragement, I would have given up long ago!.”

An understanding and expert approach from James Osborne helped a client through a heavily contested and difficult divorce and Financial Remedy proceedings.

James was able to help to secure a favourable settlement and the client said: “Apart from being amazing at your job, you are also so calm, understanding and reassuring.”

With James Osborne’s help, a client was able to develop the strength they needed to complete a difficult and emotional divorce and resolve all the related financial matters.

Afterwards, they said: “I would like to send my heartfelt thanks for the sensitive way in which you have handled my case.” They also commended James for the approach he took to their personal circumstances, and the way in which he adapted all the communications between them to suit their needs, saying: “You have really understood me as a person.”

Andrew has handled two sensitive and personal legal matters for me, and impressed me on both occasions with following qualities:

He was thoughtful, thorough and pragmatic in his analysis of the issues raised, their relevant details, and in his responses to the issues.

He listened carefully to my questions and comments, and responded quickly and clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issues.

Andrew had a calming influence when dealing with very stressful and personal issues, during the meetings and court attendances we had when dealing with both elements of the case.

On both occasions, Andrew delivered a successful result.

I would use Andrew again, and recommend his services to anyone who required them.

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