Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Crayford
Established in 2006, Hitchman & Co & Co Solicitors provides expert family law services in Crayford, Kent. Our practice specialises in divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and complex children's cases including care proceedings. We combine over 15 years' experience with a client-focused approach, offering realistic advice while minimising costs through efficient processes. Our Lexcel-accredited team delivers both legal aid-eligible services and private client representation, with a commitment to exploring non-litigious solutions before court action.We maintain traditional support services through dedicated secretaries while offering remote consultations since 2020. Our plain-speaking approach balances professionalism with empathy, recognising the emotional nature of family law matters while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Legal Aid
Child Custody
Cohabitation Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee initial consultations for all new clients
- Our team holds Lexcel accreditation for service quality
- We provide both legal aid-eligible and private client services
- We combine 15+ years' experience with modern remote consultation options
- Our solicitors specialise exclusively in family law matters
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce proceedings including financial settlements and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors guide clients through both contested and uncontested divorces while minimising emotional distress. We prioritise negotiated settlements but represent clients effectively in court when necessary.
Family Law
Our family law services cover pre/post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and domestic violence cases. We specialise in complex children's matters including public law care proceedings. Our approach balances legal expertise with sensitive handling of emotionally charged situations.
Legal Aid
We offer legal aid-eligible services for qualifying clients in family law matters. Our team assists with applications and provides representation in court proceedings. We ensure transparent advice about eligibility criteria and funding limitations.
Child Custody
We specialise in child custody arrangements covering residence, contact, and decision-making responsibilities. Our solicitors handle both private arrangements and public law cases involving local authority intervention. We prioritise children's welfare in all recommendations.
Cohabitation Disputes
We resolve property and financial disputes for unmarried couples through negotiation or litigation. Our services include trust of land claims and financial settlements. We provide clear guidance on rights and remedies under current legislation.
People
Joyce Hitchman
Solicitor
Joyce Hitchman & Co & Co established the practice in 2006. She specialises in family law, holding memberships with the Law Society Children Panel and Resolution. Regularly appearing in family courts, she combines legal expertise with compassionate client care.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law matters including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and cohabitation disputes. Our solicitors have particular expertise in complex children's cases and care proceedings.
Do you offer fixed fee consultations?
Yes, we provide all new clients with a fixed-fee initial consultation at £150 inclusive of VAT, including a follow-up letter summarising the advice provided.
Can I get legal aid?
We offer legal aid-eligible services for qualifying clients. Our team will assess your eligibility during the initial consultation and guide you through the application process if applicable.
Do you offer remote consultations?
Yes, we've provided remote services via video conferencing since 2020. We also maintain traditional postal services and in-person appointments at our Crayford office.
What makes your firm different?
Our practice combines Lexcel-accredited quality standards with a plain-speaking approach. We prioritise cost-effective solutions while recognising the emotional nature of family law matters through our compassionate client handling.
