MIAMs and mediation: a beginner’s guide.
We have started to receive enquiries from prospective clients about MIAMs – or Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings. … Read More
James Thornton
James Thornton has specialised in family law since qualifying in 1996. He has considerable experience dealing with the financial issues arising upon divorce, particularly where substantial personal, business and pension assets are involved.
Dedicated to a client-focused, conciliatory and practical approach to cases, James Thornton has accredited expertise dealing with cases in which children’s needs play a significant part. He is sensitive to the impact that children have in the context of financial proceedings and the importance of taking account of their needs when determining financial disputes.
James Thornton is an Accredited Specialist member of Resolution, a member of the Regional Committee of Resolution in North and West Yorkshire and a member of the West Yorkshire Family Justice Council. He also regularly appears on local radio discussing matrimonial issues.
James has a young family and, when he is not spending time with them, he enjoys music, motor sport and is learning to appreciate DIY.
Career highlight
Becoming the youngest partner at his previous firm. More recently James cites joining Stowe Family Law and having the opportunity to work in a specialist matrimonial firm with a great team of family lawyers and high quality, challenging cases.
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Avoid the CSA: consider a contractual solution
All parents have a right to apply to the Child Support Agency for the assessment of child maintenance. … Read More
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