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Claire Tennant
Solicitor
Claire provides expert legal advice in the following areas;
Divorce & Dissolution of civil partnerships
Financial aspects on divorce and separation, including high value asset cases
Nuptial Agreements (Pre and Post)
Property disputes for unmarried couples
Separation Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Trust Deeds
Arrangements for Children (including where the children should live, the time they should spend with their parents, specific issue applications and prohibited steps applications, parental responsibility, finances and removal from jurisdiction)
Domestic Abuse and Injunctions
Claire is Co-Head of the Family Team at Emin Read and qualified as a solicitor in April 2009, having practiced all areas of Family Law since that time.
Claire is approachable and offers reassuring legal advice to her clients, with her client’s often thanking her for her sensitive and supportive approach throughout. Claire aims to reduce the stress that her clients at a time when they often feel most vulnerable and strives to provide realistic, clear and concise advice to her clients, whilst negotiating to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients, whilst always remaining committed to understanding each client’s individual goals.
The Family Team is built on personal recommendations and Claire enjoys a professional, yet supportive and friendly, relationship with her clients. Claire is keen to resolve matters swiftly, and cost effectively, to enable her clients to move forward at the earliest opportunity. Claire will discuss all options with her clients and look for ways to resolve matters without engaging in contested Court proceedings where possible.
Claire assists clients all over the South East and London, with Emin Read having offices in Eastbourne, Battle, Twickenham and Balham.
The Family Team offer a free 30 minute, no obligation, consultation to provide general advice and guidance, or a fixed fee appointment for 60 minutes, where the team are able to provide more specific advice relating to your matter. To arrange a consultation with Claire, please email family@eminread.co.uk, ct@eminread.co.uk or telephone our offices on 01323 819519.
Testimonials
Claire has been incredible supporting and prompt on moving matters forward and providing clear direction throughout the appointment, I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
— -Anonymous
My sincerest thanks for your help and understanding during this process. I was at breaking point with the court process when we first spoke and you have made this matter easy to process and concluded this with speed. Your support has been greatly appreciated.
— Charlotte Carr
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say I cant quite believe its over! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for myself and my daughter. I'm blown away by what we managed to achieve. You will never fully grasp what you have done for us and the impact you've had on our lives. Thank you doesn't do it justice.
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I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart with how much you have helped me with the case with my son & his father. You dealt with it with so much compassion and kindness which really helped when I was struggling with the situation. You were so supportive. I hope I don’t need the service in the future, however you highly recommend you to others and reach out to you if required.
— Amber & Hugo