Managed Divorce

Divorce is an area where it is very difficult to pinpoint a list like Top 10 or Greatest 5. The basis of this problem lies in the very nature of the service asked for. If it is a matter of company law, then looking at the turnover of the firm makes sense; if fraud cases are being studied – one can judge by the fame of the crooks caught. Be it internet law, international law, or corporate law, there are a few standards by which the firms can be judged. There is the benchmark of how much the firm/lawyer made, followed by how infamous the criminal was, how horrific and complicated the crime was, and how difficult it was to crack the case. But the problem in the area of divorce law is that there are usually no criminals, unless we have a wife beater or husband abuser in question (and that is relatively less in the UK). Perhaps, the best way to judge ‘good’ divorce solicitors is on the basis of the effectiveness of their help, and the humanity with which they are able to handle their assignments without compromising their professional standards. Last year, when a millionaire businessman was divorced by his wife on grounds of adultery (and it was proved too), the lady bargained for and managed to win a hefty alimony from her husband. The case was affected when the lawyer of the businessman voiced his opinion stating that adultery was not ‘that unreasonable or relatively serious’. He was a ‘top’ lawyer too, from a reputed firm in London, but his opinion did not exactly make him the media darling, and he was surely not a favourite with the bloggers who had been less sympathetic with the wife till then. The firms mentioned below seem to be giving sane advice, and that is the only criteria of talking about them.

Seddons Solicitors  

It is a large West End law firm that offers solutions for divorce and advice on a wide range of related subjects like cohabitation agreements, prenuptials, civil partnership, inheritance and will making, and child custody. One may visit their office since they are a traditional firm, but they also have a detailed website, giving details of their services. Each section, i.e., divorce law, conveyancing, personal injury, commercial cases – have a separate contact person, and the client is encouraged to get in touch via e-mail and phone. It is interesting to note that while the firm’s forte is company law, they also have a large number private client-oriented services, and are willing to give a free initial advisory session to the client. They rely a lot on recommendations of their corporate clients, which is a good sign. For the sake of their own reputation, they would be providing quality service.

Garside and Hoy  

This is a Harrow, Middlesex firm. It has been around for some fifty years now, and specialise in family and personal law. They are accredited by both Family Law and Personal Injury wings of The Law Society. They belong to the Collaborative Family Lawyer organisation. It is important to note that they deal with cases involving disabled people and also advise on Legal Aid. Bernadette Hoy, who heads the Family Law division of the company, has the advantage of being a member of the Law Society Family Panel herself. They are a licensed Legal Aid Franchisee, and it is a good idea to approach them if you need financial help in solving your case.

Quickie Divorce  

Apart from the traditional firms, there are a number of internet-based companies offering good and dependable services. Quickie Divorce seems to be one of the most popular websites on divorce and has a huge number of visitors looking for the fast, simple DIY package it offers. Their services are very competitively priced, and in addition, they offer free advice on wills, custody, relocation, financial aid etc. over the phone and through e-mails. They have challenged to give the customer a full refund if lesser rates are spotted for the same services within thirty days of buying their package! Keeping with the times, they also have a blog spot for themselves. They are the only ISO 9001certified divorce services provider in the UK. Once again, being a large house otherwise, there will be a compulsion on their part to live up to their reputation. For those who hope to have a simple, hassle-free, no-faults divorce, and do not want to waste too much time or money on it, Quickie is a good idea to approach. 

Article: Top Divorce Solicitors UK

Created on: 2007-07-31 10:12:49