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Joe Bartlett
Expertise
Joe is a Family Law partner with over 20 years of experience of family law with a particular focus on the collaborative family law process. Joe has a strong belief in parties “divorcing with dignity” and prefers to assist clients in resolving matters amicably to the benefit of all involved.
In cases where court intervention is necessary, Joe can assist clients through the whole process with considerable experience in all aspects of family litigation.
Joe is current the chair of South Yorkshire Resolution, a group of 6,500 family law professionals promoting a constructive approach to family issues.
Joe advises
- Collaborative divorce, finance and children issues
- Divorce and associated financial issues.
- Pre-nuptial agreements
- Separation agreements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Cohabitation agreements
- Children issues
- Domestic abuse, with a particular specialism in coercive and controlling behaviour
Experience Highlights
- Experience providing a trusted and discreet service for high profile individuals and celebrities, including the wife of an acclaimed famous actor, an international football and the partner of a world famous musician.
- Successfully resolving a £10m cohabitation dispute involving various companies and a golf course.
- Resolving cases using the collaborative process.
- Representing several clients in respect of complex issues of parental alienation.
- Acted for victims involved in a widescale abuse network.
Career History
Previous Law firms
- Switalskis (2021–22): Senior Solicitor
- Keebles (2019–21): Partner and Head of Family
- Harthills (2001–18) from Trainee to Partner and Head of Family
Memberships
- Accredited member of Resolution
- Chair of South Yorkshire Resolution
Education
- University of Sheffield 1999–2000
- Sheffield Hallam University 1996–99
Expertise
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Joe is a Family Law partner with over 20 years of experience of family law with a particular focus on the collaborative family law process. Joe has a strong belief in parties “divorcing with dignity” and prefers to assist clients in resolving matters amicably to the benefit of all involved.
In cases where court intervention is necessary, Joe can assist clients through the whole process with considerable experience in all aspects of family litigation.
Joe is current the chair of South Yorkshire Resolution, a group of 6,500 family law professionals promoting a constructive approach to family issues.
Joe advises
Back to top
- Collaborative divorce, finance and children issues
- Divorce and associated financial issues.
- Pre-nuptial agreements
- Separation agreements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Cohabitation agreements
- Children issues
- Domestic abuse, with a particular specialism in coercive and controlling behaviour
Experience Highlights
Back to top
- Experience providing a trusted and discreet service for high profile individuals and celebrities, including the wife of an acclaimed famous actor, an international football and the partner of a world famous musician.
- Successfully resolving a £10m cohabitation dispute involving various companies and a golf course.
- Resolving cases using the collaborative process.
- Representing several clients in respect of complex issues of parental alienation.
- Acted for victims involved in a widescale abuse network.
Career History
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Previous Law firms
- Switalskis (2021–22): Senior Solicitor
- Keebles (2019–21): Partner and Head of Family
- Harthills (2001–18) from Trainee to Partner and Head of Family
Memberships
- Accredited member of Resolution
- Chair of South Yorkshire Resolution
Education
- University of Sheffield 1999–2000
- Sheffield Hallam University 1996–99