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.