Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Solicitors in Crayford, Kent
Established in 2006, Hitchman & Co & Co Solicitors specialise in family law matters including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, and complex children's cases. Our practice combines decades of legal expertise with a compassionate approach, prioritising realistic advice and cost-effective solutions. We maintain Lexcel accreditation, reflecting our commitment to excellence in both legal practice and client care.Our team, led by Joyce Hitchman & Co & Co, a member of the Law Society Children Panel and Resolution, delivers services through a blend of traditional face-to-face meetings and modern remote consultations. We operate with full transparency, offering fixed-fee initial appointments and maintaining open communication throughout every case.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Child Custody
Legal Aid
Wills & Probate
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Established practice with 18 years' experience in family law
- Lexcel-accredited quality management system
- Personalised service with fixed-fee initial consultations
- Combines traditional and remote service delivery methods
- Transparent cost management with client-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce and separation services, handling financial settlements and child arrangement agreements. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court cases when necessary. Clients receive realistic advice about likely outcomes and associated costs.
Child Custody
Specialist representation in private and public law child cases, including residence/contact arrangements and care proceedings. We advocate for children's best interests while supporting parents through emotionally challenging processes with practical legal solutions.
Legal Aid
Assessment and application support for legally aided cases meeting means and merits criteria. Our Legal Aid Agency-contracted solicitors provide accessible representation in eligible family law matters while maintaining the same quality standards as private cases.
Domestic Violence
Urgent legal protection and injunctions for domestic abuse victims, combined with compassionate support throughout proceedings. We handle emergency applications and longer-term safety planning within family law contexts.
Wills & Probate
Will drafting and probate services with focus on family law implications. We ensure proper provision for children and dependants while minimising inheritance disputes through clear, legally sound documentation.
People
Joyce Hitchman
Principal Solicitor
Family law specialist with 20+ years' experience, member of Law Society Children Panel and Resolution. Regular advocate in family courts, prioritising client welfare while delivering practical legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child custody, domestic violence injunctions, and related financial settlements.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we're contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to provide services for clients meeting the means and merits criteria in eligible family law cases.
Can I get an initial legal consultation?
We offer fixed-fee initial appointments at £150.00 (inc VAT) including written follow-up advice, with no obligation to proceed further.
Are remote consultations available?
Yes, since 2020 we've offered remote services via video conferencing alongside traditional in-person meetings and postal correspondence options.
