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We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the familys net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost.

We also serve the surrounding areas, including Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle.

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What our top divorce lawyers and family law solicitors serving Washington can offer you

Vardags team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Washington. We understand that navigating a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged period for you and your family. Our goal is to guide you through this process with compassion and expertise, securing the most favourable outcome for you.

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The importance of acting first

Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that our top divorce lawyers deliver the greatest outcome for you and your family. If you think you may need our help, dont delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.

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YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT:
Durham County Court
Civil and Family Justice Centre
Green Lane
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3RG
0300 123 1142

DIRECTIONS

Durham County Court is situated towards the east of the city. If you are arriving by car you will likely arrive on the A690 where you should turn onto New Elvet followed by Old Elvet. From here, turn left onto Green Lane and you will find the court on your left. The closest car park is the Royal County which is situated on Old Elvet. If you are arriving by train, you can access the court by bus or taxi. 

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Family Law Fact: Appealing a divorce settlement

If one party thinks that their case was decided wrongly, they can appeal. In an appeal, a more senior judge examines the reasoning of the first judge and decides if they reached a reasonable decision. Generally speaking, the appeal court does not overturn a decision simply because they thought they might have reached different one, but will only act if the first decision is plainly wrong.

 

Appeal Process

The first stage of the appeal process is getting permission. To do this, the appeal needs to be issued soon after the decision you want to appeal is made. The court will consider (either on paper or with a hearing) whether your grounds for appeal are good enough to merit a full appeal hearing.

If permission is given, an appeal will be heard. At this hearing, both sides will make submissions as to whether the initial judge made a wrong decision or not. If the appeal court agrees the decision was wrong, they might make a new order themselves, or else remit it back to the original court for a new decision.

Appeals can also be necessary where a new point of law arises. If a new legal point is made, which has not been decided by any court, then an appeal may be necessary so that more senior judges can rule decisively on that issue.

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