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Family

A free 30 minute appointment with the family team independently ranked as the best in Devon and Cornwall: We’re happy to give you your first 30 minute appointment completely free, during which we can talk you through your options for funding your costs including legal aid and fixed fees.  To arrange your free meeting with the region's independently ranked number one family law firm click here to contact us.

For most people, family life is the most important thing in the world, but it doesn’t always run smoothly. That’s why it is wise to prepare for the unexpected, and to seek professional help if things ever seem to be getting out of hand.

That's why you will need the support of Devon and Cornwall's number one ranked firm - as rated by independent legal guides Chambers and The Legal 500.

We have a friendly and sympathetic team to listen to your problems and offer useful, balanced advice for your circumstances. You’ll remain our top priority and we’ll work passionately to secure the best outcome for you.

Separation and divorce is one of the most emotional times imaginable. Looking for amicable solutions wherever possible, we aim to take the pain out of a stressful event by getting your life back on track as soon as we can.

Our specialist lawyers can also steer you safely through the potential minefields of finances and pensions, wills, residence of children and adoption cases.

We’re also here to support you at the beginning of new relationships. If you’re thinking about getting married, living with your partner, or forming a civil partnership, we can help you protect your assets by a pre-nuptial agreement so your wishes are fulfilled in the event of death or separation.

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Liz

Liz Allen

Partner

01392 210700

Liz is a partner and Team Leader for the Devon Family Team. She joined the firm in 1989 and became a partner in 1993. She has over 25 years' experience in all areas of family law, specialising in financial and business divorce settlements.

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Jo

Jo Stone

Partner

01872 265100

Jo is a partner in charge of the Truro Family Team and deals with a range of family matters, disputes concerning children, injunction work and representing unmarried couples on separation.

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Michael

Michael Lowry

Partner

01726 74433

Michael is a partner and Team Leader for the Cornwall Family Team. He is a specialist family lawyer and qualified and practised in London before moving to Cornwall.

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Peter

Peter Marshall

Partner

01726 74433

Peter is a partner in the Cornwall Family Team and heads up the St Austell office having joined the firm in 1994. He deals with all aspects of family and children work.

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