Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Southend-on-Sea
Established in 2003, White & Co & Co Solicitors Ltd specialises in family law and private client services from our Southend-on-Sea office. Our dedicated team of solicitors, including senior directors with decades of experience, provides expert legal representation across Essex and beyond. We maintain Lexcel accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of client care, financial management, and operational efficiency. Our practice focuses exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child protection, and domestic abuse cases, alongside private client services such as wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. We offer legal aid to eligible clients and have successfully represented parties in complex High Court proceedings.Our client-centred approach combines professional expertise with compassionate support during sensitive legal matters. The firm's directors hold specialist accreditations from the Law Society and Resolution, reinforcing our authority in family law. We prioritise transparent communication and tailored legal solutions, ensuring clients receive comprehensive advice from initial consultation through to court representation. Our team's extensive advocacy experience enables direct court representation without the need for external barristers. We maintain strong community ties through our accessible Southend-on-Sea location while serving clients throughout Essex and surrounding regions.
Services
Family Law
Child Protection
Court Representation
Private Client Services
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Established in 2003 with continuous specialist focus on family law
- Lexcel-accredited practice demonstrating operational excellence
- Legal Aid Agency approved for eligible clients
- Senior solicitors with 25+ years' experience in children's law
- Direct court advocacy by in-house solicitor-advocates
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Lexcel
- Legal Aid Agency
What people say
Outstanding professionalism
Deeply sensitive approach
Expert legal knowledge
Highly recommend
Efficient service
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law service handles divorce, financial settlements, and cohabitation disputes with expert legal guidance. We represent clients in court proceedings and negotiate settlements while maintaining focus on client well-being. Our team includes accredited specialists with decades of experience in complex family law matters across Essex.
Child Protection
We provide urgent legal representation in child protection cases involving social services interventions. Our solicitors handle emergency protection orders, care proceedings, and adoption cases while safeguarding parental rights. Legal aid is available for eligible clients requiring representation in child welfare matters.
Court Representation
Our solicitor-advocates offer direct court representation in family law matters without requiring external barristers. We handle all hearing types including fact-finding and final hearings, providing continuity from initial consultation through to courtroom advocacy in divorce and child custody cases.
Private Client
We offer will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney services with fixed fee options. Our private client team handles contested wills, inheritance disputes, and estate planning while maintaining strict compliance with Lexcel quality standards.
Legal Aid
As Legal Aid Agency approved providers, we offer funded representation in eligible family law and child protection cases. Our team conducts initial assessments to determine client eligibility and manages all aspects of legally aided proceedings.
People
Alison White
Solicitor & Senior Director
Solicitor-Advocate with 25+ years' experience in children's law, specialising in complex child protection cases and court-appointed guardianship matters. Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children.
Carla Kennedy
Senior Director
Family law specialist since 2007 with expertise in high-net-worth divorce cases, domestic abuse matters, and children's disputes. Accredited Resolution specialist and Law Society Children Panel member.
Laura Curzon
Director
Qualified solicitor with extensive family law experience, specialising in public law matters and direct advocacy. Focus on child protection cases and domestic abuse proceedings with client-centred approach.
Abbey Roberts
Trainee Solicitor
Former paralegal with experience in family law and domestic abuse cases, including work at young parent residential units. Specialises in protective injunctions and private law children matters.
Steisi Duka
Trainee Solicitor
Experienced in urgent family court applications, including ex-parte non-molestation orders. Trained in all areas of family law with focus on emergency protective measures.
Questions
What areas do you cover for family law cases?
We provide services across Essex including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Chelmsford, and surrounding areas with experienced local legal representation.
Can I get legal aid for my family law matter?
We offer legal aid assessments for eligible clients in family law and child protection cases. Contact us for a confidential eligibility evaluation.
Do you handle urgent child protection cases?
Yes, our team provides immediate legal representation in emergency child protection matters including police protection and care proceedings.
What private client services do you offer?
We provide will drafting, probate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and contested will services with fixed fee options available.
Can you represent me in court directly?
Our solicitor-advocates provide direct court representation in all family law matters without requiring external barristers for most proceedings.
