Director & Specialist Family Lawyer at Family Law Partners

Lisa Burton-Durham

Director & Specialist Family Lawyer

Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive and Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. She is a Director and head of the Brighton team,. She joined Family Law Partners from a regional firm where she had been for over 20 years having been attracted to joining a dedicated Family Law team. Lisa is a member of Resolution and in accordance with its principles she is committed to working in a constructive and non-confrontational way. This led to her desire to become collaboratively trained. Her aim is always to find positive solutions and outcomes for her clients and their children. Lisa always takes a sensitive approach and has a clear understanding of the emotional difficulties involved in separation for everyone involved. She has a very approachable and reassuring manner. The Legal 500 says: “Lisa Burton-Durham is an experienced lawyer with a reassuring and empathetic manner and a necessary pragmatic approach to resolving financial remedy disputes. She manages clients’ expectations and guides them to a settlement when necessary but can also fight her corner”. Lisa specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution. She also advises on Prenuptial, Pre-civil Partnership and Cohabitation/Living Together Agreements. A regular contributor to the Family Law Partners blog and a number of other publications, Lisa writes advice columns and articles on various aspects of relationship breakdown.

5 Clifton Mews, Clifton Hill, BN1 3HR

Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

4.8/5 20 Client Reviews 20
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20 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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  • Communication
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  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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    17
  • Very Good
    3
  • Average
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  • Poor
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Vivien
Vivien Added 3 months ago Report to admin
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July 26, 2024 20240726081415

Issues with Court Order Maintenance payments

5

I chose Lisa and Family Law Partners after considerable research as I believed she and her team had the experience and expertise my situation warranted. I found Lisa very approachable, refreshingly down to earth and reassuringly supportive. I felt confident she would do her best by me. She was, thankfully accessible and I found her consistent and considered in her responses. She helped me keep perspective during some very tricky times. Without hesitation I highly recommend.

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Gordon
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June 20, 2024 20240620090559

Settling a Long Standing Divorce Issue

5

Lisa provided excellent advice in managing a long-standing issue over divorce maintenance payments. She was persistent in getting a conclusion, and was very professional in handling a difficult solicitor on the other side. Her advice and approach to settlement was clear and I was given the confidence to pursue my case. A satisfactory settlement was achieved and I can now get on with the rest of my life. I am very glad I selected this legal firm to resolve my divorce issues.

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Gordon
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June 20, 2024 20240620085832

Settling a Long Standing Divorce Issue

5

Lisa provided excellent advice in managing a long standing issue over divorce maintenance payments. She was persistent in getting a conclusion, and was very professional in handling a difficult solicitor on the other side. Her advise and approach to settlement was clear and I was given the confidence to pursue my case. A satisfactory settlement was achieved and I can now get on with the rest of my life. I am very glad I selected this legal firm to resolve my divorce issues.

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Emma
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May 29, 2024 20240529120710

Expert advice

4

Thank you Lisa and Raj for all your support an advice through a very tricky divorce

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Marie
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July 05, 2022 20220705194321

My complex financial situation during a divorce

4

Very professional and efficient. Felt like I was in safe hands throughout. Listened well and responded to all my requests sympathetically. Dealt with quite a few paralegals but all were well informed of my complex situation and able to assist.

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Debbie
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February 09, 2022 20220209133415

Highly recommend

5

Family law partners have been brilliant in assisting me with my divorce and consent order.
Lisa offered some brilliant advice which has given me confidence in dealing with matters involving my ex.

The speed and efficiency with the way my case was dealt with, made a difficult situation, considerably easier. Highly recommend

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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to our team. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support you received.

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Anonymous
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April 28, 2021 20210428010000

Compassionate approach

5

I cannot thank you enough for your support over the last few years. It has been a prolonged and distressing process, but you kept me sane in the darkest periods, and I am very grateful for your no-nonsense but compassionate approach, which made it all a bit easier to cope with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Although I wouldn't wish the situation on my worst enemy, you help make it less traumatic

Lawyer named in this review: Lisa Burton-Durham

A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.

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Anonymous
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April 16, 2021 20210416010000

A rock

5

Dear Lisa, You have been a rock. We don't have a panic button in this house, we have a Lisa button - you are a soldier

Lawyer named in this review: Lisa Burton-Durham

A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.

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April 02, 2021 20210402010000

Commitment, belief and skill

5

Dear Lisa. I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday. I know it is still early days, but I came away feeling much reassured that the process holds the possibility of delivering a mutually satisfactory outcome. I think that this owes much to the commitment, belief and skill that both you and Wendy bring as guardians and managers of the process. So, thank you

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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.

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Excellent and straightforward

5

I just wanted to thank you for your support. I'm really glad I used FLP and your advice was excellent and straightforward. It was reassuring to feel I had you on my side

Lawyer named in this review: Lisa Burton-Durham

A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 05 May, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, feedback is enormously important to us. We have passed your comments onto Lisa and her colleagues in our Brighton team who are delighted that you were so pleased with the support and advice you received.

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Steve
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Steve

5

Extremely happy with Lisa's continuous engagement throughout a very depressing time for myself. She provided much needed but firm encouragement even through limited responses from myself (losing hope). Fantastic result eventually obtained and I am certainly more than happy to recommend Lisa - Keep up the good work Lisa.

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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 26 January, 2021

We're absolutely delighted you were happy with the support Lisa gave you at a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to let us know, we really appreciate it.

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Andrew
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Andrew

5

Lisa Burton-Durham was recommended to me and I would be perfectly happy to provide an onward recommendation to anyone else. She kept me informed and advised, throughout what is always likely to be an unfortunate and sometimes delicate process. Thank you Lisa

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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 11 December, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. Lisa and the team are thrilled you were happy with the service.

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lisa
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lisa

5

Lisa is such an incredible solicitor. She took over from another solicitor in another firm who was dealing with the financial aspect of my divorce. It was taking forever and I was still not getting anywhere after 2 years. Lisa gave me excellent advice and was extremely robust when dealing with the other side. She kept the pressure on and we managed to get everything we asked for. We have finally settled after 4 months. If you need any help in family law, Lisa is the solicitor you need. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, hard working, robust and kind. She is the person you need on your side. Thank you so much for all your help Lisa, you've been incredible and I don’t know what I would have done without you!

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A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 28 August, 2020

Thank you so much, what a lovely review. We're thrilled you found Lisa professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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Matthew
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Matthew

5

First rate service. Professional, objective, and considerate of all parties whist being supportive to me as a customer. Thank you, Lisa.

Lawyer named in this review: Lisa Burton-Durham

A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we're delighted that you're happy with our service and support.

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Angus
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Angus

4

Working as a Financial Adviser locally I have known Lisa, Gemma and the team at FLP for a number of years and have been impressed with how approachable and knowledgeable they are, which is of great comfort and reassurance to their clients at what is often a very difficult time. They are also quick to come to me if i have any queries on family matters.

Lawyer named in this review: Lisa Burton-Durham

A representative from Family Law Partners (uk) Limited responded to this review on 02 June, 2020

Thank you for you kinds words about Lisa, Gemma and our team. We're delighted you find them both approachable and knowledgeable.

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About Lisa Burton-Durham

Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive and Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. She is a Director and head of the Brighton team,. She joined Family Law Partners from a regional firm where she had been for over 20 years having been attracted to joining a dedicated Family Law team. Lisa is a member of Resolution and in accordance with its principles she is committed to working in a constructive and non-confrontational way. This led to her desire to become collaboratively trained. Her aim is always to find positive solutions and outcomes for her clients and their children. Lisa always takes a sensitive approach and has a clear understanding of the emotional difficulties involved in separation for everyone involved. She has a very approachable and reassuring manner. The Legal 500 says: “Lisa Burton-Durham is an experienced lawyer with a reassuring and empathetic manner and a necessary pragmatic approach to resolving financial remedy disputes. She manages clients’ expectations and guides them to a settlement when necessary but can also fight her corner”. Lisa specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution. She also advises on Prenuptial, Pre-civil Partnership and Cohabitation/Living Together Agreements. A regular contributor to the Family Law Partners blog and a number of other publications, Lisa writes advice columns and articles on various aspects of relationship breakdown.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Lisa Burton-Durham

Address

Family Law Partners

5 Clifton Mews

Clifton Hill

BN1 3HR



Phone 01273646900

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