Markham Family Law

Why choose us

Why Choose Us

We are specialist family solicitors providing knowledgeable solutions designed around your needs. We provide a friendly, personal service as we understand the difficulties you face when your relationship breaks down. We have many years’ experience and will explain things to you in a way you can understand. You can be confident that we will support you throughout. We have good relations with accountants, pension advisers, barristers, mediators and many other professionals that work with us to ensure the best solution for you and your family. We will listen to your needs and tailor our advice and support to provide you with the best outcome possible.

We will work collaboratively with other solicitors whilst always ensuring your best interests are protected. We will advise and support you through the appropriate method of resolution to achieve the quickest and most economical outcome possible.

Markham Family Law is headed by Melissa Markham. Melissa has over 20 years experience specialising in family law and advocacy. Melissa is a qualified Collaborative Lawyer and a Solicitor-Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience, meaning she is able to provide experienced advice and representation both in and out of court and throughout alternative dispute resolution processes.

After Melissa qualified she practiced in and around Kent for many years. She then moved to practice in London before returning to Kent and, in particular, Maidstone. Melissa has now set up Markham Family Law to assist clients in and around Kent and London and also down to the West Country, where she now divides her time. Melissa intends for Markham Family Law to provide a supportive and empathetic approach to client’s and their family legal matters, to guide client’s through what can be an extremely difficult time.

At Markham Family Law we understand that the breakdown of a relationship is life-changing and we work hard to make the transition as smooth as possible, always advising on the most time efficient and cost-effective way to reach the best outcome.

What my client’s say

I endured a very long, drawn-out, and unpleasant divorce procedure with a wife (now ex-wife) who was extremely difficult, falsely accusing me of the most horrendous acts, both of a personal and financial nature. Melissa Markham represented me as my solicitor during the four to five years that my divorce procedure took to complete. During this time, she guided me in the most professional and pragmatic way. I cannot praise her enough for the advice, which enabled a totally fair outcome and resolution through the courts. This was aided by an absolutely top-notch barrister that Melissa recommended. I have no hesitation in recommending Melissa Markham as a first-class family solicitor. 04/10/2024

"Following a friend's recommendation I contacted Melissa to process my recent divorce. Being communicated to clearly, as required and thoughtfully was a resounding opposite experience to what I had previously received elsewhere. Melissa's care, compassion and guidance has been exceptional. I felt looked after and cared for in what could be an emotionally charged process."

"Melissa Markham was able to pick up a messy work in progress, see through superfluous details and almost immediately proposed a much simpler solution, From there she helped keep the process moving. Divorce is a stressful process, but I really feel it was kept to a minimum by instructing Melissa."

"Melissa is helpful, supportive, patient and understanding during a difficult, sensitive and traumatic time whilst setting out the bottom line in plain, easy to understand language”.

"Melissa's care, compassion and guidance has been exceptional. I felt looked after and cared for in what could be an emotionally charged process. Thank you"

"Thank you for all you have done, your care and your compassion while guiding me has been exceptional."