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How Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 0%
About Right 100%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    29
  • Very Good

    0
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    1

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Anonymous

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Spence Family Law Solicitors Limited.

Matter Type:

Divorce

Anonymous

August 27, 2024

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Family Law Divorce

Throughout the whole process of my divorce Colette has been incredibly supportive, knowledgeable & provided me with clear advice at each stage.
I am very grateful to her & would recommend her service.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Annulment

Anonymous

July 23, 2024

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Colette Blackburn - an amazing professional to have on my side

After my wife and I separated, I found myself in an anxiey-filled world with what felt like nobody on my side. Colette was recommended to me and she has been amazing! Thank you again, Colette! She is a highly knowledgeable solictor who helped me to navigate the scary and complex process of divorce. She is patient, calm and logical. My ex wife tried to make the divorce process as difficult as possible, with Colette's help the process moved along in any case. I highly recommend her professional service.

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Zoe

Matter Type:

Matrimonial finance

Zoe

June 13, 2024

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Lovely people to deal with

My 1st visit to obtain advice on divorce proceedings. Everyone was lovely and very professional and extremely caring. Thank you

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Julie Jones

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Julie Jones

May 01, 2024

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Exceptional job!!!

Colette Blackburn truly deserves all the praise for the exceptional job she did in representing me during my divorce. From the very beginning, she took care of me and guided me through the long and arduous process, especially due to my ex-husband's uncooperative attitude. She kept me informed every step of the way and knew exactly when to push back against the law firm representing my ex-husband. Throughout the three-year journey, I felt completely supported and confident in Colette's abilities. I wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation. Colette even selected an outstanding barrister for me, achieving a result that I had previously thought was impossible. Thank you, Colette, for your dedication and hard work. You have truly outshined JMW solicitors in this matter.

Colette Blackburn 1-0 JMW solicitors

Regards,
Julie Jones

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Anonymous

March 25, 2024

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Advice

Collette was amazing, provided amazing advice. Would highly recommend.

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Anthony king

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Anthony king

December 12, 2023

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Divorce

I dealt with Collette at Spence law, she was ultra professional at all times, so helpful advice was so good, due to cost, I had to cancel proceedings but would recomend Colette to anyone .

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Anthony king

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Anthony king

November 16, 2023

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Divorce proceedings

I have to say my solicitor Colette at Spence law was excellent in her communication skills, very attentive and reassuring, excellent.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Separation

Anonymous

September 18, 2023

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Thank you Colette Blackburn : )

Colette is exactly who you need. She listened and responded to my life, understanding what I needed as an individual and mother, tailoring her advice to suit my circumstances whilst offering me all reasonable alternatives. She put me back in control of my life at a time when the ground was shaking beneath me. She explained, calmly and carefully, legal terms that I was unfamiliar with and reminded me of the rights I was entitled to every time I felt like giving up. She was able to shine a light on unacceptable behaviour affording me both human and legal perspectives. Colette gave me timely, pragmatic, professional, considered advice that helped me to avoid the courts, avoid the drama, and concentrate on what was important. My independence and my children. I have so much to thank her for!

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Nikki

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Matter Type:

Family law

Nikki

August 31, 2023

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Family Law

I received an excellent service from Solicitor Colette Blackburn. I completely trusted Colette with my case and felt valued and listened to. I would highly recommend Colette!

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Luke

Luke

January 20, 2025

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Luke

I want to share my experience with Spence Law, particularly for other men who may find themselves navigating a difficult divorce or separation.

My ex-partner was represented by Spence Law during our family court proceedings, where fabricated accusations of domestic abuse and financial control were made against me. Despite evidence proving the exact opposite, these allegations were taken at face value, causing immense emotional and financial strain.

Spence Law facilitated these claims without requiring evidence, perpetuating false narratives that were later disproven in court. I urge other men to stay strong if they face similar situations, as truth and fairness can prevail despite the challenges.

While I understand that solicitors represent their clients’ interests, I would encourage Spence Law to consider the broader impact of enabling baseless allegations and the harm caused to innocent parties.

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Chris

Chris

May 04, 2023

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Chris

Adele and all the team at Spence Family Law, Southport are Fab. I cannot fault her work and the whole experience from start to finish was stress free, and importantly, in a very acceptable time frame. Divorce can be stressful, but that was taken away from me by Adele.Highly recommended.Thank you so much Spence Family Law, Chris & Gemma

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Fran

Fran

December 20, 2022

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Fran

Going through a divorce is a stressful and challenging time, but Adele steered me through the complex legal process and I was happy with the outcome. Her staff were really friendly and helpful too, all of which makes a difference when facing the difficulties of a divorce. If you are looking for for supportive, efficient and experienced specialists then I would recommend Spence Family Law.

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christopher

christopher

March 22, 2022

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Adele and her team are absolutely first class. All of her advice was spot on and after following all of her recommendations I have walked away from a horrendous situation with my head held up high and feeling that I had an amazing team on my side and everything she said I was due was received. I would highly recommend this company.

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Description

Our divorce and family lawyers have a strong track record of success. Our lawyers are on hand to support you and guide you through the legal process while providing a swift and responsive service. We take the time to get to know you and your situation and tailor our service to meet your needs. We encourage out of court agreements to come to amicable settlements that suit all parties whilst recognising that there are occasions where court action is the only option. We also provide a clear pricing structure each step of the way.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Financial Matters
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
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