Claire Smith

Area of Expertise: Family law including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation agreements, finances, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation, parental responsibility, child arrangements (previously referred to as residence and contact) and all other children disputes.

Claire is known for her thorough but efficient service, listening to her clients and providing cost effective pragmatic advice in plain English.  Claire is a member of Resolution, who promote a constructive approach to family issues.

Head of Department: Liz Graham

Professional Information:

• Admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in June 2007.
• Started with Chattertons in August 2018.
• Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friend – an initiative to change the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about dementia.
• Member of the Ladies Circle.

Client Testimonials:

"I’m writing this review to help people who find themselves in the situation I was in, you don’t need anyone else to fight your corner other than Claire Smith of Chattertons, I promise you, like I found out, it was the luckiest phone call I have ever made. Thank you so much!" 
Google Review - September 30, 2023 

"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Claire Smith for the invaluable guidance she has shared with me. Her expertise has been nothing short of enlightening, and it has been a beacon of clarity in a journey that had previously seemed uncertain. After a prolonged period of seeking assistance and advice, Claire's input has been like a breath of fresh air. Her insightful knowledge and willingness to share her expertise have been instrumental in helping me chart a clear and promising path forward."
Google Review - August 10, 2023

"Great professional service. Would highly recommend."
Google Review - January 5, 2024

"I can highly recommend Chattertons, who helped in my recent divorce. I dealt with Claire Smith who was absolutely amazing. Her actions in dealing with my case were professional and, even more importantly, she helped me to understand the jargon that the legal system uses. She was understanding of my situation and was more than happy to advise me in a compasionate, but realistic way. As a result of Claire's help I got a very good deal in my divorce settlement. Don't hesitate, call Claire for a brilliant, professional service that provided the help I desperately needed to understand everything that was happening during a harrowing time. Claire's advice was invaluable and I don't know what I would have done without her help. After many years of a very sad marriage I am beginning to learn how to be happy again."
Google Review - June 26, 2024