McAlister Family Law

Lisa Brown provided clear and comprehensive advice and showed sensitivity to my needs. She is friendly and approachable and has excellent legal knowledge. I appreciated the way she kept me fully advised at all times and I believe her sensible advice was a key factor in helping me to reach a final resolution on my matrimonial finances in a timely manner.

I am so thankful and forever grateful to Lisa and the team at McAlister Family Law. Lisa's legal advice and expertise helped me significantly, she held my hand with warmth and support throughout the process of obtaining financial support from my (frustratingly avoidant) ex-partner for our young son in what was such an extremely difficult period of my life. Lisa has been very caring, calming and understanding and felt like a true friend throughout. She is very approachable, personable and professional. I honestly don't think i would've got through it all without Lisa. The best outcome for my son. Highly recommended.

This is the second time that I have used Paul as my Solicitor, the first time was through a very messy Divorce with which I could not have done without Paul's guidance and advice, this time it is a family dispute over a property left to me and 2 sisters. I have met Paul twice over this and things are now back on track to get a quick sale, If anybody ever askes me if I know a good Solicitor I would always recommend Paul as my first choice,

As a solicitor myself, I know how hard it can be to meet client expectations and to keep on top of rapidly escalating costs; since these issues were uppermost in my mind, I suspect that I must have been a difficult client to please!

It is fair to say that there were a few issues with the claim along the way, but I suppose that was to be expected - divorce can be an acrimonious process, with a number of difficult issues to grapple with, particularly when the other party is psychotic and restricts access to the children as leverage for more money. Throughout all of this, Paul was supportive, straight-talking and honest. When things became difficult or urgent, he was almost always available and kept me informed as he dealt with the issues in question. He was sympathetic and understanding, but with a sharp edge - just what I wanted from the solicitor in my corner. When it came to the financial dispute resolution hearing, Paul dealt with this himself, rather than using Counsel, at my specific request in order to keep costs in check. He did a sterling job and we managed to get a good outcome under the circumstances.

Once I have more funds, I would not hesitate to use Paul to deal with the Children Act issues which remain outstanding.

Just a few words , regarding the helpful , straight forward and friendly service provided by Ruth Hetherington @ Mcalister Family Law. Ruth has just recently joined Mcalisters and her assistance in navigating me through the maze which are divorce proceedings, I have nothing but praise for her approach, empathy and sensible advice . I'm sure she will be a great asset to your firm.

regards Alan R