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Denise Woodward

Denise Woodward

We are sad to announce the death of Denise Woodward, Consultant Solicitor, on 22nd April 2023.

Denise was a valued member of our Family Law Team and a hugely popular member of staff. Denise will be sorely missed by all her work colleagues and the legal fraternity in Chester and beyond.

Darlene Storrar, Managing Partner, says:

"Denise was an excellent Family Law Solicitor and a highly valued member of our team. Denise was dedicated to her work and her many clients and we will miss her enormously. Denise was always cheerful and engaging. Our thoughts are with her large supportive family at this very sad time."

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Meet Janet Baines

Job Title
Solicitor and Partner

Department
Litigation & Family Law

Date of admission as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales – 1995.

Janet is a matrimonial law specialist.  She deals with all areas of family law but specialises in financial matters following divorce.  Janet is a Collaborative Lawyer having trained in 2005; she has conducted over 100 cases Collaboratively. Janet is also a Family Arbitrator, qualified to conduct arbitrations involving financial claims on the breakdown of marriage and issues concerning the arrangements for children.

Janet advises on:-

  • Divorce
  • Negotiating and settling financial claims on divorce/separation
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Child Arrangements
  • Conducting and dealing with Family Court applications in the High Court and County Court
  • Collaborative Law

Call Janet on 01244 400 567

Testimonials

Find out what Janet's clients think about her.

Janet Baines – really excellent. Janet was superb and the team including Accounts and Land Registration. Very helpful – Thank you

Litigation & Family Law

The service I received from Janet Baines was excellent. Friendly, efficient, supportive and no-nonsense, with clear explanations of legal jargon in layman’s terms. I would gladly recommend Janet and Storrar Cowdry to anyone.

Litigation & Family Law

I felt Janet Baines went above and beyond the remit of her work. An exceptionally supportive and genuine person whose honesty kept me on track to do the right thing no matter what. Her PA Sharon was always professional and helpful.

Litigation & Family Law

Janet was a joy to work with and did a great job. Hugely practical and knowledgeable and always with a smile.

Litigation & Family Law

Janet was professional from start to finish. Thank you so much for navigating myself through a difficult case.

Litigation & Family Law

Janet was very personable, practical, clear and listened well. She made the process as painless as it could be.

Litigation & Family Law

Thank you so much for all your hard work and professionalism with my case. You and your assistant have both been brilliant.

Litigation & Family Law

She has been exemplary in every way and I would not hesitate to recommend her or your company to anyone.  Your staff have always been courteous and helpful which is refreshing these days and I thank you most sincerely.

Litigation & Family Law

Your down to earth honesty helped me in what was a difficult time and your advice regarding my children has undoubtedly helped in their transition from one home to two homes.

Litigation & Family Law

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Storrar Cowdry Solicitors
India House
16 White Friars
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1NZ

01244 400 567

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