Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Crayford
Established in 2006, Hitchman & Co & Co Solicitors provides expert legal representation in family law matters. Our practice specialises in divorce, financial settlements, domestic violence cases, and complex children proceedings including care orders. Led by Joyce Hitchman & Co & Co, a Law Society Children Panel member and Resolution-certified solicitor, we combine decades of courtroom experience with a compassionate approach to client care. Our Lexcel-accredited team delivers tailored solutions through both traditional office consultations and remote digital services.We prioritise cost-effective resolutions while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards, offering legal aid-eligible clients access to supported services. With two dedicated secretaries supporting case management, we ensure efficient handling of all client matters while maintaining personal service levels.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Financial Settlements
Cohabitation Agreements
Child Custody Cases
Care Proceedings
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored legal strategies for family law matters
- Our lead solicitor holds Law Society Children Panel membership
- We provide flexible service delivery through remote consultations
- Lexcel accreditation demonstrates our service quality standards
- We offer fixed-fee initial legal consultations
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We handle all aspects of divorce and civil partnership dissolution. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on legal requirements, financial implications, and child arrangement considerations. With extensive courtroom experience, we negotiate settlements and represent clients at all stages of the divorce process while maintaining sensitive client support.
Financial Settlements
Our specialists manage financial settlements during divorce proceedings. We advise on property division, spousal maintenance, and pension sharing orders. Using collaborative approaches where possible, we aim to achieve fair outcomes while minimising conflict. The team handles complex financial arrangements involving businesses, investments, and international assets.
Child Custody Cases
We represent clients in private and public law child custody matters. Services include contact/residence arrangements, parental responsibility agreements, and contested care proceedings. Our solicitors prioritise children's welfare while protecting parental rights, offering representation in emergency hearings and long-term care planning.
Domestic Violence Cases
Our team handles emergency injunction applications and long-term protective measures. We assist with non-molestation and occupation orders, providing urgent court representation and safety planning. Clients receive coordinated support through our partnerships with local support services while pursuing legal remedies.
Legal Aid Services
We offer legally aided representation for eligible clients. Our solicitors assess eligibility for Legal Aid Agency funding, covering family law matters meeting means and merits criteria. This includes care proceedings, domestic violence cases, and child arrangement disputes requiring public funding support.
People
Joyce Hitchman
Lead Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with 20+ years' family law experience. Law Society Children Panel member, Resolution-certified specialist, and experienced family court advocate. Specialises in complex child arrangements and financial settlements.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, child custody cases, domestic violence injunctions, and care proceedings.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we're contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to provide services for clients meeting eligibility criteria in family law matters.
Can I get an initial consultation?
We offer fixed-fee initial consultations at £150 including VAT, with follow-up written advice provided after the appointment.
Are remote consultations available?
Yes, since 2020 we've offered remote services via video conferencing while maintaining traditional office appointments for those preferring in-person meetings.
What qualifications do your solicitors hold?
Our lead solicitor holds Law Society Children Panel membership, Resolution certification, and has extensive family court advocacy experience.
