Lisa Carter

Solicitor

Family Team

Lisa advises individuals on the formalities of a divorce or separation, in particular the financial consequences of a marriage or relationship breakdown, including arrangements for any children. She also specialises in handling issues arising from co-habitation, same-sex and civil partnerships.

Lisa is an Accredited Specialist with Resolution, an independent body, which represents solicitors specialising in family law issues. The Resolution ‘Accredited Specialist’ qualification is only open to family practitioners that have been qualified for at least five years and possess a sound knowledge of family law.

Lisa is also a trained Collaborative Lawyer. Collaborative practice provides an alternative way for divorcing and separating couples to work together as a team with trained professionals to resolve disputes respectfully without going to Court.

Career

Qualified as a Solicitor in 1996
Joined Trethowans in 1999

Professional Qualifications, Accreditations and Memberships

Law Society Member
Qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX) in 1995
Completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at College of Law, Guildford in 1996
Accredited Specialist with Resolution
Trained Collaborative Lawyer

Specialist Areas
Divorce and Separation
Financial Matters (Ancillary Relief)
Children Issues
Cohabitation
Domestic Abuse

E-mail: lisa.carter@trethowans.com
Direct dial: 01722 412512