Family Law Cafe

When you require legal representation, it can be a daunting task choosing a firm to put your faith in; especially when it could be a life changing situation.I feel extremely fortunate that Citizens Advice put me in touch with The Family Law Cafe.To be honest, I had images of a literal Cafe, with a barrister sitting at a table surrounded by regular Cafe punters, but that image couldn't have been further from the truth.From the very first telephone conversation I had with Joanna, I knew that this would be the right team to have behind me.Joanna is extremely professional, doesn't 'beat around the bush' and gave her honest opinion at all time's, leaving me under no false illusions. This was refreshing, as it gave me room to prepare mentally for the pro's and con's of my case, demonstrating her extensive knowledge of family law.Carol was extremely helpful in setting up with the closed legal forum. I'm terrible with computers and her patience with me was remarkable. Nothing was too much to ask for and she was at the end of the phone whenever I needed help.I can't thank her enough for putting up with my apparent 'allergy' to anything computer related.The team worked hard to find a Barrister to attend court with me and once again I put all my faith in Joanna's judgement, for which I couldn't be happier with the recommendation of Sheila Aly.Sheila is very professional and blew my mind in court. She made the opposition Counsel look like an amateur, skillfully asking the right questions at the right time, in a very confident and convincing manner.No words can really do justice to what Sheila did in court, and as has Joanna, she truly has perfected her craft.To put this into context; my case was for my ex-partner for 'leave to remove,' to another country. The CAFCASS recommendation supported her application.I was absolutely devastated.My child's future hung I the balance of what can only be described as a shambles of a CAFCASS report.Joanna instantly knew the report could be challenged, but remained sceptical of the likely outcome, as Judges tend to honor the CAFCASS recommendation.I'm elated to say that all ended well and justice was served.I became one of the 3.6% of fortunate recipients to have the judge rule out the CAFCASS recommendation (Joanna and Sheila had actually achieved that previously.)*I have to pay my gratitude to the wisdom of the Judge as well.If you chose The Family Law Cafe, I can assure you that you are in the right hands.If the case can be won; they will do it.

Way beyond five star!!!I cannot thank Joanna, Carol and the rest of team enough. They always maintained a world class and positive approach throughout.On my first contact, Joanna was understanding and professional showing her experience and knowledge when she was able to see the complete situation of my case so rapidly and knew what was required. A positive plan of action was discussed, set and integrated onto the secured portal. The secured portal was a great way to monitor my case and communicate any issues that had arisen, like unnecessary communications I received from the opposing law firm, or reviewing any files before finalising and serving on time. I always received excellent  advice/drafted responses that gave me relief my family matter was being taken care of with confidence.I found this way of doing things were complimentary and added fluidity to the service for the court process.  Overall this concept is direct,  practical and highly beneficial. Allowing all relevant persons to stay informed and up to date. The portal is also user friendly and designed responsively to all devices from laptop to mobile phone.I am blessed to have received such a great service and outcome in my family matter thanks to the effectively super Incredible work from Family Law cafe.

Working with FLC has been a breath of fresh air (compared to my previous experiences working with law firms) and I would throughly recommend them to anyone going the divorce or family court process. They balance solid legal advise with excellent provision if emotional and practical support perfectly. Plus you know where you are from a cost perspective - with no surprises or escalating costs. I felt like the whole team really understood my case and were invested in helping me achieve the best outcome. Their online portal is fantastic for keeping all documents and communications in one place and makes the process efficient and environmentally friendly too!I felt like the team were there for me every step of the way, and with something as emotional and stressful as the court process, that was deeply appreciated. Thank you Carol, Zoe and Joanna for everything that you have done for me and my family.

Having spent thousands with another law firm the approach of FLC was a breath of fresh air. Joanna and Carol were amazing in the way they helped guide and support me through the process. Their support mechanism plus the quality of resources available is second to none.

I have nothing but praise for the professional service provided by Joanna Toch, Sumita and the admin support team Carol and Zoe.The portal system works well where all information is stored to enable everyone to take information forward to the next stage. Obviously during the legal process there were times of total stress on my part and Carol held my hand giving her time to support me above and beyond her position.From start to finish the situation was discussed at length and so I was fully aware of all the stages and what was required on my part. I worked on my own without a Solicitor, make no mistake it is hard work but is realistically possible with a professional team on your side giving guidance at all times of the day evenings and weekends too, Joanna works tirelessly I don’t know how she does, what she does, but I am so appreciative.I got the outcome I desired even though I had made mistakes before working with the team, Joanna resolved them all.If you are thinking of a Barrister service I hope my review will help with your decision. In the current climate I think this is definitely the way forward, no waiting weeks for answers or appointments and maybe seeing your Barrister at the hearing who knows very little about you but to have a company there all the way through routing for you who know the legal system inside out is by far the best.I am one very happy lady who decided to work with Joanna at Family Law Cafe. Thank you team.

Family Law Café is a practical way to deal with the family court. Fixed fees and flexibility in service is of the utmost importance when budgeting for Legal fees. Their online secure data portal is easy to use and enables communication to be dealt with fast and efficiently. Joanna Toch, Direct Access Barrister, has a wealth of information and experience, is upfront and explains issues clearly. I felt very comfortable asking questions. Joanna understood my needs and circumstances very well. Comforting and calm solutions throughout.Carol Horner, Joanna’s clerk is a rock in terms of support when it comes to communication. Carol always answers her phone and if she is in a meeting get backs to you. I give this company 5 stars for precision, communication and online portal.A great service which is both friendly and professional. I would highly recommend.

I invested in the services of FLC for a complex but relatively low value financial order case which involved foreign property. The case took a year to complete. The team at FLC were supportive, empathetic, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. By using FLC, my legal expenses were 90% less than the other party. My queries were dealt with professionally and with compassion. The online system is fantastic.. I had mountains of paperwork but just scanned and uploaded it at my convenience where it was available for everyone involved with my case to view and comment as needed. An awesome service, I cannot recommend FLC highly enough.A final note: The outcome was really rather funny and massively unusual. The order was drawn up by the UK courts where I retained my decent UK pension and the other party retained his enormous UK debts caused by irrational spending habits totalling over 180k. However.. regarding the property abroad. The foreign court will not recognise the UK order as the document cannot be guaranteed by them as genuine. Therefore in simple terms, after the other party spent 40k in gaining sole ownership of the property and I receiving a lump sum.. I still legally own half the property. That’s definitely one for the history book.. that’s True Karma for 5 years of domestic abuse.

13.04.2023 Family Law Café Follow up testimonial.I feel compelled to write a follow up testimonial to anyone who, like me, is facing the anxiety of court action and seeking legal assistance. If you happen to be reading this testimonial then your search for legal help is over.Quite simply the team at the Family Law Café will surpass your expectations with special mention to Joanna Toch. FLC remove the fear/formality of court bundles, mission statements, baseless allegations and their calm assistance within the confines of a court was truly inspirational to witness.It's difficult to articulate how important it is to listen to Joanna’s calm advice and if she tells you not to worry, be it about court deadlines/procedures etc then you must heed her opinion and try not to worry; she has 30 years of experience and is utterly dedicated to ‘fighting your corner’.Thank you again team FLC.Heartfelt thanks,Michael (Nick) Moffatt.

Family Law Cafe: A recommendation to me that I am very happy to pass on.Seeking advice on divorce with its associated financial settlement, I initially contacted a local solicitors practice for advice on divorce but started to feel uncertain when I discovered that they were not family law specialists as I thought and that their fees were not as 'fixed' as they were advertised. Looking for an alternative, I was recommended to Joanna Toch by a friend and neighbour who had benefitted from her legal advice and guidance some years ago. Joanna explained the Family Law Cafe fixed fee business model and how the service worked. Reassured, I felt confident and signed up. I've found Joanna together with the staff working at Family Law Cafe, especially Carol, the Operations Manager, to be very supportive and helpful in what can be a sometimes-distressing series of processes. If you need an open, friendly and expert hand to guide you through divorce and settlement, I would go no further than Family Law Cafe.

I highly recommend Family Law Cafe and have experienced excellent professional and responsive support in dealing with legal & financial matters in my divorce. Direct access to a family law Barrister is a very cost effective way of handling legal and financial resolution in divorce. Communication with the highly experienced Joanna Toch is first class and backed up by her superb and responsive Clerk, Carol Horner. The service is complimented with a 24 X 7 Portal application which allows me to maintain and share the legal correspondence and activities as well as post communications at a time that suits my working schedule.