Family
Welcome to the Family area of Berwin's website. My name is Stephen Root and I
am head of the Family Unit. Whatever the nature of your problem you may rest assured
that we will deal with it in a constructive and sensitive way. All of our lawyers
are members of Resolution, an association of family solicitors committed to handling
cases in a manner designed to minimise bitterness and anger. In addition we are
all qualified collaborative lawyers and have therefore been trained to think outside
the box to find the best solution for you.
In addition you will find......
There are many organisations who can give support, advice and practical help
on many of the problems associated with relationships and family issues. Click here for contact details for some of them.
And this is what our clients say about us:
"Excellent and very efficient, I should have used your services sooner"
"The collaborative process worked very well and was handled very professionally
by you. I have been able to move on without unecessary bad feeling and rancour
and feel this is down to the collaborative process. I am very happy with the
way this potentially painful process has been handled."
'I have been pleased with how you have represented me in this matter, particularly
the final letter concluding matters. Thanks for your help in sorting my situation,
Sarah.'
'I really do appreciate all of your help. I honestly feel that you have a genuine
personal interest in my case and it is very much appreciated.'
'I would like to emphasis my grateful thanks to you Sarah for your good advice
and negotiating a settlement that I am happy with…. It was a lot less painful
than I had envisaged!'
'Sarah, many many thanks for your calm support/expertise in the last 10 months
and I know who to call on should problems arrive in the future.'
‘Kept to timings/ensured we did everything on time. Explained the process well
and gave me options. Turned the work around quickly. Professional, knowledgeable
and experienced.’
‘Sarah was very efficient and helpful throughout; responding to phonecalls and
emails and sending letters promptly.'
'Stephen was very professional but approachable and friendly in a sensitive situation'
'Having experienced a grand total of two divorces, I feel I am quite well qualified
to recognise Berwins as a good solicitors!'
'A big thank you to Stephen for the calm kind and thoughtful way you dealt with
my divorce. You behaved in a very professional way throughout. Thank you for
holding my hand through this difficult time.'
'I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen and Berwins to others and will be
ever grateful for the superb service you have always endeavoured to provide.'
"Thank you very much for the excellent help and advice you have given and the
fantastic result. The children and I now have a life which we enjoy and futures
to look forward to"
"Sarah - I am delighted that we have the Court approval for the settlement. I
really appreciate your prompt advice and attention that has led to an early and
mostly painless settlement "
Meet the family unit here.