Family Law Specialists.

Emmersons Solicitors Managing Director Jacqueline Emmerson is a Family and Matrimonial Law Specialist She is available 7 days a week. Jacqueline has over 32 years of Family Law experience and is one of the most senior and experienced Family Solicitors in the North East. She was one of the first and youngest members of The Law Society Family Law Panel.

She specialises in all areas of Divorce Law. Including Financial and Children's matters. She is able to help you with complicated high-net-worth cases involving businesses and high-value pensions. She is a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer. Jacqueline has lead her team to win Small Law Firm of the Year at the National Law Society Excellence Awards as well as being voted Family Law Firm of the Year - Regional - The British Family Law Awards 2024

“This firm's care and compassion for its own staff, as well as for clients, really stood out in this entry. Strong submission. Clearly a very active firm with focus on legal expertise, community and its staff.”

Just email your query and telephone number to je@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk and Jacqueline will get back to you.

Fixed Fee Divorce Solicitors - What Are The Costs?

Whilst many big brands are offering Fixed Fee Divorce, we have noted that the costs tend to be higher than Emmersons divorce solicitors fees. We like to offer clients a full service. For example, we can advise you regarding how you should own a property whilst waiting to finalise your divorce, we can advise you about contact between you and your children and we can advise you about the necessity of making a Will. We can usually achieve all of this for less cost than some fixed fee solicitors are charging just to deal with your divorce. When Emmersons gives you an estimate of costs this is to cover lots of issues which crop up when you are divorcing and not just the divorce itself. With offices in both Sunderland and Newcastle, we are your local family law experts.

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Why not save time and money by letting us help you prepare fully for your Initial Divorce Advice Appointment? Contact us now for further advice.

DivoNewcastle: 0191 284 6989

Sunderland: 0191 567 6667

UK: enquiries@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk

Fixed Fee Interview

Contact either our Sunderland or Newcastle offices and we can offer an interview for clients requiring initial advice only. During the interview we can advise you as to the steps you can take to minimise your legal fees. There is no obligation to continue using Emmersons Solicitors once you have received this advice. Our aim is to give you the basic facts to enable you to make an informed choice about your future.

Payment of Fees

We will give you an estimate as to your overall costs. We will then provide you with payment options. We ask clients to make an initial payment on account of costs. Thereafter we will discuss with you whether you wish to pay each invoice on receipt of the same or whether you wish to set up a monthly Standing Order payment.

Litigation Funding

In certain circumstances we can put you in touch with a private financier who specialises in financing matrimonial cases. If they approve a loan to you, they will forward us agreed sums of money. You only pay interest from the point that the money is sent to Emmersons Solicitors. The loan becomes repayable at the point when you recover assets from your spouse or partner. There are very few divorce solicitors in the North able to offer this specialist loan funding. Please note that Emmersons Solicitors will not be a party to the loan and is prohibited from giving advice as to whether the terms of it are suitable for you. Your contract will be directly with the loan provider.

Legal Services Order

This is an application allowing one party to apply to the court for sufficient funds from the other party to fund part or all of the legal fees of the Applicant. The court must be satisfied that the Applicant cannot obtain funding from elsewhere. A judge can order a lump sum payment or monthly or weekly payments to cover the costs of the party making the application. An order can be made for the sale of assets owned by the other party. This can include the sale of houses, commercial property and luxury cars.

The money realised can then be used to fund the Applicant's legal fees.

For further information, ask to speak to our Sunderland or Newcastle Family Law Department.

Family Law Newcastle: 0191 284 6989

Family Law Sunderland: 0191 567 6667

or email us: enquiries@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk

Or complete our Online Enquiry Form and select family law

If you need help with your divorce or separation, then contact us for a Next Steps in Divorce Advice Session and see how we can help you.

Our Gosforth Office has wheelchair access, you can be dropped off at our front door and there is free parking on the adjoining streets. You can also park opposite our Sunderland Office on John Street.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

"Your company were fabulous to work with and I will recommend it. I was dealt with by Tracy Hammond and her law student last week. Tracy was incredibly helpful, supportive, empathetic and professional in the high quality of the service and advice she provided me in relation to what are very upsetting family and matrimonial issues going on in my life right now. I found Tracy's advice invaluable she is clearly very experienced, knowledgable and yet fair, reasonable and operates with the true best genuine intentions of her clients, explaining thoroughly all available options in simple to understand terms. I would highly recommend Emmersons and Tracy especially without hesitation whatsoever. First-class professional and fair, equitable service here from top to bottom.”
Mrs W.

“I was delighted with the service I received. Your Lawyer was fantastic, and I could not recommend her enough. I had been with an alternative solicitor for many years and had never been advised that I did not need to go to court. She advised me to try mediation, which I did, and how the matter is resolved. I would definitely recommend.”

“Your Lawyer was so helpful and compassionate. She has been brilliant! I couldn’t fault her. She has been good to work with. Very straightforward and easy to talk to and she really understood my situation. Overall she has been great. As has Emmersons. I am very pleased with the service. Helaina was lovely, always calling me back and there have been no delays apart from those outside of her control. I would recommend this Family Lawyer and Emmersons to anyone.”
Mrs J M.

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