NICOLA FURMSTON qualified as a lawyer whilst working in London and has practised in the field of family law for fifteen years, the last five of which have been spent in Suffolk. Nicola is an expert in resolving all family and couple issues that arise on the breakdown of a relationship, be it on divorce or where cohabiting couples are separating, including financial and children issues and is able to offer both a traditional court based approach to resolving matters or an alternative approach known as collaborative law, in which couples discuss and resolve all issues with the help of their lawyers during face-to-face meetings. Nicola's approach is to give robust, practical advice, enabling her clients to preserve as much wealth as possible, whilst bearing in mind the need to minimise the negative emotional consequence of relationship breakdown and preserve lines of communication, particularly for parents, to enable them to work together for the benefit of their children in future.

Nicola is also able to advise on pre-nuptial agreements and financial planning to avoid the worst consequences of divorce. She is a qualified mediator.

For more information about collaborative law please see www.collaborativelawsuffolk.co.uk

Direct email: nicola.furmston@barkergotelee.co.uk

KATIE BEAVEN is a solicitor who trained with Barker Gotelee and specialises in divorce. She also deals with the linked financial and property matters including the conveyancing procedures which often follow. Katie represents both husbands and wives and her instructions often come from personal recommendations. Katie also has significant experience in relation to residence and contact disputes over children and will deal with court attendance where necessary.

Direct email: katie.beaven@barkergotelee.co.uk