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23 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Family Law Solicitors in Southend-on-Sea
Established in 2003, White & Co & Co Solicitors Ltd has built a reputation as a specialist family law and private client practice serving Essex and surrounding areas. Our team of highly trained solicitors, including senior directors with decades of combined experience, provides expert legal advice and court representation. We are Lexcel-accredited, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of client care and practice management.Our services span divorce and separation, child protection cases, wills and probate, and domestic abuse injunctions, with legal aid available for eligible clients. We combine specialist knowledge with a compassionate approach to address sensitive family matters, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions and robust advocacy.
Services
Family Law Solicitors
Child Protection
Court Representation
Divorce & Separation
Wills & Probate
Legal Aid Services
Domestic Abuse Cases
Care Proceedings
Private Client Law
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Specialist family law practice since 2003 with Lexcel accreditation
- Senior solicitors with 25+ years' experience in child protection cases
- Legal aid available for eligible family law and private client matters
- Client-focused approach combining professional excellence with empathetic support
- Comprehensive service covering all aspects of family law and estate planning
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Legal Aid Agency
What people say
Outstanding professionalism
Compassionate approach
Expert legal representation
High compliance standards
Successful case outcomes
Services
Family Law Solicitors
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors specialise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, offering expert guidance through relationship breakdowns. With extensive experience in high-net-worth divorce cases and complex child arrangement disputes, we prioritise clients' needs while maintaining strict compliance with legal standards.
Child Protection
Our specialist solicitors represent parents and guardians in child protection proceedings involving local authorities. We handle emergency protection orders, care proceedings, and adoption cases with particular expertise in high-conflict disputes. The team provides urgent legal support for social services interventions, including pre-proceedings advice and court representation, ensuring clients understand their rights and options throughout the process.
Wills & Probate
We offer expert will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney services. Our private client team advises on inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and estate administration, with fixed-fee packages available for straightforward wills. We handle contested probate matters and executor disputes, providing clear guidance on both routine and complex estate planning requirements.
Legal Aid Services
As Legal Aid Agency-approved providers, we offer funded representation for eligible family law cases including child protection proceedings and domestic abuse injunctions. Our solicitors conduct initial eligibility assessments and manage applications for publicly funded cases, ensuring access to justice for clients who meet the financial criteria and case requirements.
Court Representation
We provide dedicated court representation for all family law matters, from initial hearings to final trials. Our solicitors advocate in divorce proceedings, child arrangement disputes, and emergency injunction applications, with experience in both magistrates' courts and higher courts. We offer standalone advocacy services and full case management options to suit client needs.
People
Alison White
Solicitor & Senior Director
Specialist children's law solicitor with 25+ years' experience, Higher Courts qualified advocate, and member of the Association of Lawyers for Children. Leads complex case supervision at White & Co & Co.
Carla Kennedy
Solicitor & Senior Director
Family law specialist since 2007 with expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases, child protection proceedings, and private client matters. Resolution-accredited specialist and Law Society Children Panel member.
Laura Curzon
Solicitor & Director
Qualified solicitor since 2022 with extensive family law experience, specialising in public law children cases and domestic abuse matters. Focuses on client-centred advocacy and achieving optimal outcomes.
Abbey Roberts
Trainee Solicitor
Experienced family law paralegal with background in child protection cases and domestic abuse injunctions. Joined White & Co & Co in 2023 after gaining practical experience in local law firms.
Steisi Duka
Trainee Solicitor
Former London-based family law paralegal specialising in urgent non-molestation orders. Joined White & Co & Co in 2024, bringing expertise in emergency injunction applications and court procedures.
Questions
What areas of law does White & Co & Co & Co specialise in?
We specialise in family law and private client services, including divorce, child protection cases, wills and probate, and domestic abuse injunctions across Essex.
Can I get legal aid for family law matters?
Yes, we are Legal Aid Agency-approved and can assess your eligibility for funded representation in qualifying family law cases.
Do you handle urgent child protection cases?
Our team provides immediate legal support for emergency child protection matters, including court representation within tight deadlines.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Southend-on-Sea, we serve clients across Essex including Basildon, Chelmsford, Grays, and Thurrock with regional expertise.
Are your will drafting services fixed fee?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee packages for will drafting starting at £275 plus VAT for single wills.
Can you represent me in court hearings?
Our solicitors provide standalone court representation for all family law matters, including interim hearings and final trials.
