Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Crayford
Established in 2006, Hitchman & Co & Co Solicitors provides expert legal representation with a focus on family law matters. Our practice combines over 15 years of experience with a client-centred approach that prioritises practical solutions and cost-effective outcomes. We specialise in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and complex children's cases including public law care proceedings. Our team holds membership with prestigious legal bodies including the Law Society Children Panel and Resolution, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We maintain Lexcel accreditation, recognising our commitment to excellence in both legal practice and client care.Our solicitors regularly appear as advocates in family courts while maintaining a strong focus on alternative dispute resolution methods. We offer flexible service delivery through traditional office visits, postal communication, and remote online consultations. Our dedicated support staff, including experienced secretaries Lisa and Karen, ensure seamless case management and client support. We provide transparent pricing structures with initial fixed-fee consultations and offer legal aid services to eligible clients. Our down-to-earth approach combines professional expertise with compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging legal processes.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Family Law
Legal Aid Services
Cohabitation Disputes
Child Custody Cases
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We specialise in family law with 15+ years' local experience
- Our solicitors hold memberships with Law Society Children Panel and Resolution
- We maintain Lexcel accreditation for service excellence
- We offer flexible remote and in-person consultation options
- Our transparent pricing includes fixed-fee initial consultations
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We handle all aspects of divorce and separation cases with sensitivity and legal expertise. Our solicitors guide clients through financial settlements, asset division, and post-divorce arrangements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining strong advocacy in contested cases. Our experience spans complex financial matters and international divorce cases.
Child Custody Cases
Specialising in private and public law children cases, we represent clients in residence, contact, and care proceedings. Our approach focuses on children's welfare while protecting parental rights. We handle emergency applications and complex custody disputes with professional advocacy and compassionate guidance.
Legal Aid Services
As Legal Aid Agency contractors, we provide publicly funded representation for eligible clients. We assess eligibility for family law cases and manage the application process. Our services include full case representation and advice sessions for those qualifying under means and merits criteria.
Cohabitation Disputes
We resolve property, financial, and child-related disputes for unmarried couples. Our services include pre-relationship agreements and post-separation negotiations. We specialise in Trusts of Land Act claims and complex asset division for cohabiting partners.
Financial Settlements
Our solicitors handle financial settlements during and after divorce proceedings. We manage complex asset division including property, pensions, and business interests. We provide expert negotiations and court representation to achieve fair outcomes while minimising client conflict.
People
Joyce Hitchman
Principal Solicitor
Experienced family law solicitor with Law Society Children Panel membership. Regular court advocate in complex family cases. Founder of Hitchman & Co & Co with 20+ years' legal practice experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Hitchman & Co & Co & Co specialise in?
We specialise in family law matters including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and care proceedings.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we're contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to provide services for eligible clients in family law cases.
What are your initial consultation fees?
We offer fixed-fee initial consultations at £150 inclusive of VAT, with follow-up written advice provided.
Can I access services remotely?
Yes, we offer online consultations alongside traditional in-office and postal communication options.
What makes Hitchman & Co & Co & Co different?
Our combination of Lexcel accreditation, specialist family law focus, and flexible client-centred approach sets us apart from general practice firms.
How do you handle urgent family law matters?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases and provide timely advice through our standard consultation process.
Reviews (1)
Super James
Feb 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have used this company twice & on both occasions they have been brilliant. The advice & support given to me regarding home & family situations has been reassuring.
I have used this company twice & on both occasions they have been brilliant. The advice & support given to me regarding home & family situations has been reassuring.
