Divorce lawyer Donna Hart from The Family Law Company suggests there is another way to start 2021 rather than go straight for the split.
Every new year family lawyers talk about Divorce Day - the first Monday in January after the Christmas break is finished. This year it falls on January 4.
Traditionally it is the day when a spike is seen in divorce enquiries, attributed to the additional demands of the festive period when families are hyped up and emotionally pressured to live up to expectations – which often includes overspending.
Associate Solicitor Hannah Porter from The Family Law Company has been accredited by the Law Society and accepted as a member of the Family Law Panel.
This accreditation covers all types of family law work, except public law Children Act work and means that Hannah now has a recognised quality standard as a practitioner, so clients can be even more sure of an excellent standard of service. Achieving accreditation requires the successful completion of examinations, interviews and assessments to confirm suitability.
Hannah says “Having your skills and breadth of expertise...
The Family Law Company has raised £1600 for cancer charity FORCE in memory of a colleague who succumbed to the disease.
The current lockdown meant that the presentation was carried out virtually through a Microsoft Teams meeting, when Director, Jane Chanot ‘met’ Naomi Cole, Community Fundraising Coordinator with FORCE to present the cheque.
Jane said: “The money was raised by the company as a tribute to my former secretary Helen Finch, a much loved and valued member of our team who passed away last year.
“Although it was sad not to be able to hand over the...
The Family Law Company, the largest family law specialist in the South West, has announced Kerry England has joined the team as Marketing Manager. Kerry comes to the company with extensive experience of the legal sector in the region.
She has a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital marketing campaigns, along with content creation and social media management, and was part of an award-winning marketing team at a south west regional law firm prior to joining The Family Law Company.
Kerry has worked within law for 15 years, starting her career as...
The Family Law Company invited local businesses along to its Balliol office in Southernhay for fun, fizz and sweet treats to raise funds for local domestic abuse charities.
Along with prosecco and cream teas provided for attendees, the organisers held a raffle with prizes including bottles of wine, chocolates and flowers.
The event was a great success, with an impressive turn out. On the day, funds of just under £160 were raised, and this number is still increasing.
The money is being raised for Splitz Support Services, Safe and Devon Rape Crisis, local DA charities...
The Family Law Company is celebrating news that both the firm and one of its Directors have been named as finalists in the CILEx National Awards 2019.
Finalists were chosen from a list of shortlisted nominees, with just a handful of contenders remaining in each category.
The Family Law Company, a specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton is in the finals of the ‘Promoting Access to the Profession’ category. This recognises an organisation ‘whose innovative and diverse recruitment practices actively break down barriers to, and encourage increased...
A book offering advice to separating couples had its official Devon launch at an event hosted by The Family Law Company in Exeter.
The launch was attended by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter Councillor Rachel Clare Lyons and Her Honour Judge Miranda Louise Robertshaw, The Designated Family Judge for Devon gave the headline speech.
Two Devon parents, Bob Grieg and Rebecca Giraud of parent-focused social enterprise OnlyMums and OnlyDads came up with the idea for 101 Questions Answered About Separating with Children after realising there was a need for a definitive reference...
A lawyer and legal secretary from The Family Law Company have taken major roles on the committee of the Devon branch of CILEx – the Chartered Institute for Legal Executives.
Senior Associate Gemma Sparks was voted in as Vice Chair while Becka Coombes became Social Secretary at the CILEx Annual General Meeting on February 6.
Award-winning lawyer Gemma, who qualified in 2004 commented: “I feel I have a lot to give and volunteering is something I’ve always wanted to do.
“I am also keen to widen my professional network and take the next step in my career, promote CILEx...
The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in five awards categories in Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Legal Awards 2019.
The specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year (1-10 partners) with four individuals also reaching the finals.
They are Kirsty Thyer, Leader of the Year; Imran Khodabocus, Solicitor of the Year; Carrie Laws, Chartered Legal Executive and Hannah Porter, Rising Star.
The Family Law Company Director, Rachel Buckley said: “I am delighted that so many of our talented lawyers...
Extra help is at hand for unmarried couples needing legal advice with the appointment of a paralegal to the specialist cohabitation and unmarried finance team at The Family Law Company.
Dominika Windak, who is studying to become a Chartered Legal Executive, joined the company in May. After completing her BA (Hons) in International Business,
Dominika gained legal experience at a boutique law firm specialising in business and financial law. Working at The Family Law Company means she can now concentrate on the family side of law, which is her main interest, and develop skills...
