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Raworths LLP

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

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Family/Matrimonial - Yorkshire

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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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Strengths

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  • Raworths always demonstrated great understanding and professionalism in my dealings with them.

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  • I rate the firm highly for client service.

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  • All of the staff I encountered were friendly, professional and approachable.

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  • The Raworths team have a high number of very experienced family law specialists.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carmelita Ardren
    Carmelita Ardren

    Carmelita Ardren

    Carmelita Ardren 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 was a rock throughout the whole process.

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    • I find Carmelita very personable and very realistic. She will fight her client's corner very well.

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    • Carmelita was extremely sympathetic and understanding throughout my case.

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    • Carmelita works in a calm and confident manner, gaining and maintaining the client's trust.

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    • With Carmelita even from the initial chat, I felt understood, heard and safe. She was warm, incredibly smart and obviously experienced. I will continue to highly recommend her, always.

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  • Joanna Lofthouse
    Joanna Lofthouse

    Joanna Lofthouse

    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 always demonstrated good attention to detail. Her help, insight and understanding supported me through this difficult process to reach an equitable outcome in my case.

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    • Joanna gives realistic guidance.

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    • Joanna kept me fully informed, provided user-friendly advice and appreciated the reality of my situation and not just the legal issues.

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    • Joanna is amazing and has very strong experience.

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    • Joanna is absolutely outstanding, empathetic and understanding. She is able to give reassurance for the present and the future.

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  • Claire Hunter
    Claire Hunter

    Claire Hunter

    Claire Hunter has expertise in many areas of family law, including divorce, nuptial agreements and disputes relating to child arrangements.

    • Claire was extremely good. She worked promptly, understanding my needs, and was a pleasure to work with.

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    • Claire was very informative and knowledgeable. She showed empathy and understanding of my situation. She always contacted me with any information and kept me updated of any changes.

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    • She was absolutely dedicated to achieving the right outcome and went above and beyond in her client care.

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    • She provided clear advice at a very challenging time and acted in my family’s best interest. I am so grateful to her for everything she did.

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