Top tier Family Law services
Our team is recognised as a top-tier firm in well known, independent guides “Chambers” and “Legal 500“.
The team head is Beverley Morris. She is noted for her “outstanding hands-on client management skills and excellent judgment”. Her “extraordinary work ethic and terrific intellect.” is admired.
The independent guides highlight Caroline Dresden for her “astonishing clear-sightedness, astuteness and empathy”. Vivienne Middleton is noted as “very dynamic, assertive and confident, while being caring and considerate during a stressful time.”
Our Family Law services include:
Specialist family law expertise
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Led by the highly experienced Beverley Morris, our Family Law team is committed to putting our clients first. Personal service and taking responsibility are essential elements of Lodders’ overall client care, together with offering a confidential and discreet service.
Partner
Vivienne Middleton
Legal Director
Caroline Dresden
Family law FAQS
Questions answered
Not sure that this is the service for you? Take a look at some of our frequently asked questions for more information.
Family law covers a range of issues, including divorce and judicial separation, as well as advising clients on the financial aspects of relationships such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, financial settlements, and financial provision for children. It also covers aspects of children law and domestic violence.
There are several reasons why you may need to consult a family law solicitor. Family lawyers can help to ease the strain and provide peace of mind in such circumstances, and ensure both financial and domestic security, for example:
• If your relationship has broken down, you may be unaware of your legal rights and how best to proceed.
• There may be financial disparity between you and your partner, and you might be unsure of how to redress this imbalance and to ensure financial security for yourself.
• You may be concerned for the wellbeing of your children or how the breakdown of your relationship will impact them and will be seeking assurance as to the best way forward for all concerned.
• You, or a family member, may be experiencing domestic violence and will be wanting to safely and discreetly take steps to end the cycle of abuse and to put legal protections in place.
Our team of family lawyers, led by the highly experienced Beverley Morris, is committed to putting its clients first. Our family team now incorporates Birmingham-based firm, Divorce and Family Law Practice, following our merger on 1st July 2017, which only increases our team’s depth of knowledge and breadth of experience. Personal service and taking responsibility are essential elements of Lodders’ overall client care, as is offering a confidential and discreet service.
Lodders’ Family Law team works with experts in other related fields including accountants, tax advisors, trust lawyers, wealth managers, financial advisors, lawyers in foreign jurisdictions, and barristers to ensure each and every client benefits from a complete service. Our team has the experience to deliver sound judgment and advice, however complex an individual case may be.
Our team was recognised as a Legal 500 tier 1 firm for family law in the 2019 guide, with team leader Beverley Morris noted for her ”outstanding hands-on client management skills and excellent judgement,” as well as her “extraordinary work ethic and terrific intellect.” The Legal 500 also highlighted Caroline Dresden for her “astonishing clear-sightedness, astuteness and empathy” and reported Vivienne Middleton as “very dynamic, assertive and confident while being caring and considerate during a stressful time.”
Lodders’ team of specialist divorce solicitors understands that divorce can be a difficult and often painful process. Beverley Morris and her team are committed to putting their clients first and minimising the stress caused by divorce and domestic disharmony.