Clough & Willis Solicitors, Commercial and private legal services UK

Family Law Solicitors

The breakdown of a relationship is not only distressing but also gives rise to a variety of legal problems. Lee and Marie are specialist Family Law solicitors and have extensive experience in the law relating to divorce / civil partnerships, financial settlements, maintenance payments, child custody (know as residence) and access arrangments (know as contact). If you are worried about what will happen on the breakdown of your relationship and what your future may hold then speak to us.

We offer a free, no obligation, initial consultation service to provide a broad overview of what you could achieve and the likely cost.

If you decide to proceed the person you meet will be the solicitor who acts for you and you will be provided with an initial written estimate of the likely costs that will be incurred by you. We will keep you updated about the costs. Nothing is hidden.

If you would like to arrange an appointment, or for more information, please contact either one of us on free phone 0800 083 0815 or by email lee.marston@clough-willis.co.uk or marie.whittaker@clough-willis.co.uk.

Free first informal appointment generally available within 24 hours. Evening Appointments may be available each Wednesday.

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We are members of Resolution. During or after a divorce, or separation, there may still be a need for the court to settle disputes over money or property. The court can make a financial provision order (formerly known as ancillary relief). We are experts in high value financial provision proceedings and complex children disputes.

The Family Law department is headed by Lee Marston who is also a Resolution accredited specialist in financial provision and child custody / contact disputes.

Marie Whittaker was the first solicitor in Bury to receive Resolution accredited specialist status.

Committed to encouraging a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes we can advise on:

Divorce & Financial settlement

Financial Provision (formerly known as Ancillary Relief)

Children - Court applications and negotiated problem resolution

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Phone us on 0800 083 0815

E-mail us at info@clough-willis.co.uk

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The contact for my name change and divorce was Marie Whittaker who again was completely professional and gave me complete confidence from out first meeting. My divorce proceeded smoothly, quickly and efficiently. I was updated regularly by letters and phone calls.

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Lorraine, I would just like to say "thank you very much" for all your hard work and assistance in the letting of the above property. The negotiations were somewhat protracted, due to a breakdown on my client's side, and I feel that your persistence and hard work led to the eventual lease completion. I look forward to working with you in the near future. Kind regards, Neil Higson, for and on behalf of Nolan Redshaw Ltd

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