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Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Lichfield
Your Local Family Solicitors have over 20 years of dedicated experience in family law, providing tailored legal solutions that prioritise your unique circumstances. Our team, led by experienced solicitors Garfield and Joanne, combines professional expertise with a compassionate approach to resolve disputes while maintaining strict legal standards. We are committed to transparency, offering clear cost structures and free initial consultations to ensure accessible, high-quality representation.As members of Resolution and STEP, we advocate for non-confrontational resolutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our centrally located Lichfield office provides convenient access for clients seeking support with complex family legal matters.
Services
Divorce
Wills
Probate
Financial Settlement
Domestic Abuse
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Litigation
Inheritance Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in family law specialisation
- Our qualified solicitors provide continuous case representation from start to finish
- We maintain transparent and affordable pricing structures
- We offer free initial consultations for all new cases
- Our practice is accredited by leading legal professional bodies
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- STEP
- Solicitors Regulatory Authority
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive legal representation for divorce and civil partnership dissolution cases. Our solicitors guide clients through all aspects including asset division, child custody arrangements and financial settlements. With specialist family law expertise, we aim to achieve fair outcomes while minimising emotional distress through non-confrontational approaches.
Wills
Our wills service ensures your wishes are legally documented with precision. We offer expert guidance on creating valid wills, updating existing documents and incorporating tax-efficient provisions. As members of STEP, we maintain the highest standards in estate planning to protect your assets and loved ones' future interests.
Probate
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate applications and estate administration. Our services cover asset valuation, inheritance tax calculations and distribution of estates according to legal requirements. We provide clear guidance through complex probate processes while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards.
Financial Settlement
Our financial settlement service specialises in resolving property and monetary matters during divorce proceedings. We handle complex asset valuations, pension sharing arrangements and maintenance calculations. With extensive experience in financial remedy hearings, we work to achieve equitable solutions that protect our clients' long-term financial interests.
Domestic Abuse
We offer sensitive legal support for domestic abuse cases, including emergency injunctions and protective orders. Our solicitors work closely with clients to secure immediate safety measures while navigating family court procedures. We maintain strong partnerships with local support organisations to provide comprehensive protection and legal recourse.
People
Garfield
Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience in family law, Garfield provides expert legal guidance on divorce proceedings, financial settlements and child custody matters. He specialises in achieving non-confrontational resolutions while maintaining strict professional standards for all client cases.
Joanne
Solicitor
Joanne brings extensive family law expertise to complex legal matters including pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse cases. She prioritises client welfare while ensuring rigorous legal representation throughout all stages of family court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law matters including divorce, wills, probate, financial settlements and domestic abuse cases. Our practice also covers inheritance disputes and lasting powers of attorney.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost structures with transparent pricing. Our fixed fee services and affordable rates are tailored to individual client circumstances wherever possible.
Where is your office located?
Our office is located at Sandford Court, 21 Sandford Street, Lichfield WS13 6QA, conveniently situated near the city centre with easy access to public transport.
How are cases managed from start to finish?
All cases are managed by experienced solicitors who provide continuous representation throughout the legal process, ensuring consistent advice and dedicated case management from initial consultation to resolution.
Reviews (4)
Rachael Owen
Aug 01, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Very difficult experience initially very good but once they decided they didn't want to represent us the quality of care was extremely poor. They even got the spelling of my name wrong when returning payment by cheque!
Very difficult experience initially very good but once they decided they didn't want to represent us the quality of care was extremely poor. They even got the spelling of my name wrong when returning payment by cheque!
Clare Flavell
Jun 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
From the very first meeting, Joanne Vernon showed professionalism and explained everything in great detail. I had two years contact with Joanne and throughout she has been efficient and approachable. Joanne made a difficult situation much more bearable.
From the very first meeting, Joanne Vernon showed professionalism and explained everything in great detail. I had two years contact with Joanne and throughout she has been efficient and approachable. Joanne made a difficult situation much more bearable.
Katie Fisher
Jun 07, 2021
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No words to describe how excellent Garfield & the team are at 'Your Local Family Solicitors'! Their patience, their advice, their attention to detail and their determination for success goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend them to anyone. We will forever be grateful for achieving such a positive outcome for us! A service with a smile and a team who get the job done - worth every penny! Katie & Shaun
Jane Horden
Mar 18, 2021
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Id like to thank Joanne and her team, for being friendly and very efficient, they put me at ease when I visited or spoke to them. They explained everything very well. They kept me informed and responded extremely quickly to all my queries. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
