SpainWilliams llp | Family Law Solicitors | Kings Hill, UK

Testimonials

2009-09-25T14:38:23+01:00

"Professional, knowledgeable and prompt." Ms A - August 2009

"Professional, reliable and understanding." Mr V - June 2009

"They were extremely professional and personable. I would highly recommend them and indeed have several times. Their after care has been great too - it was so nice to know that even after my divorce had gone through Jo was still there to advise me when an issue arose." Ms W - June '09

"Excellent, and invaluable. thank you." Mr H - April 2009

I was guided through the process of my divorce with sensitivity and efficiency. The correspondence with my ex-wife's solicitors was handled tactfully and skilfully. I was kept fully informed at all times about all the exchanges of correspondence and was able to read photocopies of all relevant letters. I recently had occasion to use another solicitor for a completely different matter and was disappointed... The difference in the quality of service was marked." Mr G - April 2009

"Very good and would certainly recommend SpainWilliams for family law to others." Ms E - April 2009

Want a smoother divorce?

2008-12-07T12:42:32+00:00

Most people want their divorce to go as smoothly as possible, but it isn't always obvious how to achieve this. Here are our top 10 tips for a smoother divorce, we hope you find them useful.

Our financial application articles are 'good resources'

2008-10-01T14:18:59+01:00

A top UK family law blogger and Barrister has said that some of our recent posts on financial applications & divorce on Family Law Matters are "good resources" for those wanting help to start finding their way around UK Family Law.

The posts are part of our recent five part series called Making a Financial Application (originally titled Show me the money!):

According to Barrister Jacqui Gilliatt: "Other good resources for beginners [who would like some help steering themselves around UK Family Law] include some recent posts on financial applications & divorce on Family Law Matters..." - our integral blog and depository for our family law articles here at SpainWilliams.

Jacqui's kind comment appeared in a recent article in her blog Bloody Relations, which the Times recently named as one of the UK's top legal blogs. Jacqui is a Barrister at 4 Brick Court and also the General Editor of the Family Law Week blog a companion site to Family Law Week.

Family law specialists

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We are family law specialist solicitors providing expert individual advice and actions on all areas of family law including: divorce, children, property, finances, declarations of trust, pre-nuptial agreements and separation. We also write informative articles about family law.

Make an appointment with us to get expert advice on your situation.

"When you need advice, or action, on Family Law matters we recognise how important it is to get it right, that's why we just specialise in Family Law; that's also why we provide clear, honest, helpful and expert advice at all times." Jo Spain, Family Law Solicitor.

To make things simple, and to help you make informed choices, we offer an Initial Advice Consultation for £50 inc. VAT. To book an appointment, discuss a particular matter or situation, or for further information about us and our services, please contact me, Jo Spain, on +44 (0)1732 523590 or by email.

SpainWilliams llp is based in the heart of Kings Hill, West Malling in Kent. There is ample free parking in Churchill Square next to the office.

Sandra Sellahewa joins SpainWilliams llp

2008-05-12T06:00:00+01:00

‘Dedicated, dynamic, and capable solicitor whom clients love’ joins specialist family law solicitors SpainWilliams llp.

Sandra Sellahewa, a highly capable and experienced Family Law solicitor, has joined Family Law specialist solicitors SpainWilliams llp. (1)

"I am delighted that Sandra has joined us. Sandra is a really dedicated, dynamic, and capable solicitor whom clients love. I have seen this first hand as I recruited her to work in the Family department at my previous practice before I formed SpainWilliams." Jo Spain, Partner, SpainWilliams llp "It's great to be working with her again, not only for me but most importantly for our clients who will really benefit from Sandra's care, attention, and tremendous dedication."

Sandra Sellahewa (2) qualified in January 2005, and previously worked in the Family Law department of a practice based in Maidstone, Kent.

(1) Sandra Sellahewa joined SpainWilliams llp on Monday 12th May 2008

(2) Sandra Sellahewa's entry on The Law Society website, The Law Society, England and Wales, UK

Desertion may not be the answer...

2007-12-01T17:48:42+00:00

Using desertion by your partner as the basis of divorce proceedings is not as straightforward as you might imagine. Fortunately, in many cases, there are simpler ways to proceed. See “They left me – should I go for desertion?” to find out more.

What are Civil Partnerships?

2007-05-24T12:32:00+01:00

The media has made much of “same-sex marriages” over the past year or so and many thousands of same-sex couples have now “married”, including noted celebrities like Elton John. So what exactly are Civil Partnerships, why are they now possible and how are they formed under the law? Read Family Lawyer, Jo Spain's articles on Civil Partnerships to find out more.

Declare your Love and your Trust

2007-02-11T10:53:47+00:00

A Declaration of Love may not be enough! Consider a Declaration of Trust as well! Read Family Lawyer, Jo Spain's article "Don't stop at a Declaration of Love – consider a Declaration of Trust..." to find out why.