Marie Whittaker - Partner

Family Law Solicitor

Find out what our clients have to say about Marie here.

Marie joined Clough & Willis in 1998 and became a Partner in 2008. Marie has vast experience and up to date specialist knowledge about family law.

She has Accredited Specialist status with Resolution, a well known respected national organisation committed to resolving family problems in a constructive, non-confrontational way.

Marie has specialist expertise in resolving financial issues, following divorce. She represents a wide range of clients from housewives/house husbands, tradespeople, professionals, the self employed and business owners to include high net worth individuals.

Marie has detailed knowledge of the law and procedures and takes pride in delivering technical excellence. She deals with all types of orders the Court has the power to make, for example, maintenance payments for yourself and/or children, lump sums, property adjustment (transfers and sales) and pension sharing.

Marie enjoys long standing professional relationships with other experts who may need to be involved in your case to resolve specific complex issues, for example, property valuations, business valuations and liquidity, tax and pensions.

Once full information and documentation is available with regard to both parties financial circumstances, Marie will advise you on settlement proposals. You will not be given unrealistic expectations and any recommendations will always take into account the amount of legal costs you may incur by taking certain steps.

Marie will keep you informed as to developments throughout your case. She is well known for being proactive and will endeavour to drive your case to a speedy conclusion. This will enable you to put your problems behind you and concentrate on your future happiness and financial security.

Marie also has extensive experience advising on disputes regarding children, to include residence and contact orders.

Marie will provide support and empathy whilst maintaining a firm approach. She demonstrates exceptional negotiating skills which reflects in the majority of her cases reaching a settlement. This provides value to you by keeping your legal costs to a minimum. She is creative and where possible, will advise you on solutions to your problems that you were unaware of or may not have thought about.

You will find that Maire is very approachable and will listen to you in order to ascertain your priorities and aims. She will encourage you to be constructive and focus on your future.

The majority of Marie's clients have been recommended to her by previous clients she has represented, which provides a clear indication of client satisfaction.

marie.whittaker@clough-willis.co.uk

Marie has published numerous articles, some of which can be found on the press release pages of our website or here.