Family law practice
Not all relationships or marriages are successful. When things go wrong there are practical issues to consider as well as the emotional upset and uncertainty of the future. Birketts’ family law team appreciate that the breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. Our family lawyers are members of Resolution and include accredited specialists, mediators and collaborative practitioners who can provide advice and support which best suits a client’s particular needs and helps them reach their goals.
Birketts houses a formidable family law team spread across offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge and Chelmsford. It maintains a strong reputation for its handling of high net worth ancillary relief cases, and it also offers clients the option of resolving cases through mediation and other ADR methods.
Chambers | UK 2012
Oliver Gravell and Ian Pattinson, both partners in the team, are two of only four 'Band 1' ranked East Anglian family lawyers in Chambers [UK 2010/2011]. We have been nominated for the Family Law Awards Family Firm of the Year 2011
Some clients visiting us for the first time about their relationship difficulties may have a good idea of the outcome they would like to achieve. Others have no idea what to expect at all. Part of our job is to provide clear information about the various legal processes which are available – mediation, collaboration, constructive negotiation and court proceedings. It is important to understand these different approaches so you are able to make an informed choice and the right one for you.
All members of the team offer a free initial meeting so that clients can discuss the options available to them and can reassure themselves that they can form a good working relationship with their chosen lawyer.
If you would like any more information or to arrange a meeting with one of our team, please contact us with details of your current location in order for us to offer the best assistance possible.
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