Family/Matrimonial
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Going through a divorce and dealing with the fallout is never easy. Everyone is different and Raworths’ Family team works hard to find fair settlements and try to avoid conflict where possible, helping everyone involved to get on with their lives with as little pain as possible. Raworths’ experienced Family law team helps and supports clients to navigate through difficult and complex family issues in a confident yet understanding manner.
Key contact: Carmelita Ardren, Head of Family
Chambers Review
Raworths is a Harrogate-based firm highly regarded for its expertise in high-value matrimonial finance cases, such as those involving businesses, estates and international assets. The team is experienced in handling divorces and separations through both litigation and ADR solutions. Lawyers within the group are also able to assist with the negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, along with private disputes relating to children.
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"The team at Raworths are superb. They are all very bright and able."
"They are always a brilliant firm to work with and they offer a wide variety of different expertise. They understand complex client needs and assist clients through challenging times."
"Raworths was able to explain the pros and cons of a number of scenarios and the financial impact upon myself. There was a range of expertise and access to different departments when needed."
"The team at Raworths are superb. They are all very bright and able."
"They are always a brilliant firm to work with and they offer a wide variety of different expertise. They understand complex client needs and assist clients through challenging times."
"Raworths was able to explain the pros and cons of a number of scenarios and the financial impact upon myself. There was a range of expertise and access to different departments when needed."
Notable Practitioners
Carmelita Ardren is head of family at Raworths. She acts for high net worth individuals on nuptial agreements as well as guiding them through the divorce process, with particular experience in matters involving businesses, farms and complex tax considerations.
"Carmelita is exceptionally good at client care and thorough in her preparation."
"Carmelita is an outstanding family solicitor. Her exceptional attention to detail and compassionate demeanour make her a trusted advocate in navigating intricate family matters."
"She is one of the best in Harrogate. She is very holistic in her approach - bright, pragmatic and sensible."
Ellie Foster is a skilled family practitioner who regularly advises on high net worth financial remedy cases, including those with complex pensions and business considerations. She also has experience advising on divorces and prenuptial arrangements.
"Ellie is an outstanding family lawyer and goes above and beyond for her clients. She has an exceptional knowledge of the divorce process and is dedicated to getting the best outcome for you."
"Ellie is a superb, personable and incredibly bright lawyer."
"Ellie is an exceptional family solicitor and is one of the best I have had the privilege of working with. Her expertise in navigating delicate family matters is truly commendable."
Joanna Lofthouse advises on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as divorce, cohabitation disputes and private children law. She has particular experience in matters involving farming families or rural businesses.
"Joanna is just brilliant; I will always recommend her."
"The way Joanna delivers advice is very good and I can rely on her to support me. I cannot praise her highly enough."
"Joanna has good attention to detail, has good insight into what should happen in a case and is able to give sound, practical advice very quickly."
Claire Hunter has expertise in many areas of family law, including divorce, nuptial agreements and disputes relating to child arrangements.
"Claire is knowledgeable, brings a lot of common sense and gets to the point on an efficient and practical level."
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