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Supporting parents involved in family court
Classically Stylish Boutique
Graham Fletcher is a McKenzie Friend, who supports parents involved in family court proceedings. In 2005 it was established that people involved in family court proceedings were entitled to have someone present with them if they could not afford legal representation. The court calls these people “McKenzie friends” (after the 2 parents involved in the case). Many people going through divorce or who are separated are unaware that there is this alternative to instructing a solicitor. Graham assists parents in a variety of court cases. He can help parents being denied access to their children or who cannot agree on the financial aspects of a divorce.
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Tucked away in Pound Street, just off the Barthlomew street/Newtown road junction, one of Newbury’s best kept secrets: The Clothes Shop – a classically stylish independent ladies boutique. Owner Ann Howes, who runs the shop with her daughter Debra, was trained in Haute Couture – as was her fashion designer mother.
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Graham went through the family court process himself without paying a solicitor and achieved positive outcomes. He is passionate about helping parents in a similar situation. Graham has been running his McKenzie friend business for 2 years and has experience in over 100 court hearings.He has 15 years experience of working with children and families and has a good working knowledge of how social workers assess situations and the role such assessments play in the process. Based in Upper Bucklebury, Graham is ideally placed to attend family courts in Reading, Basingstoke, Oxford, Swindon and Slough and often attends other courts upon request.
Graham has full information on his website www.mckenziefrienduk.com, including many client testimonials on how he supported them through these difficult situations . He offers a free 30 minute telephone consultation on 07906 956035
Ann opened the Clothes Shop in 1985 and many original customers – and their children and grandchildren remain great advocates of the help and personal service they provide. She adds because of my background I instantly know what will suit an individual’s shape and colouring and can recommend styles and colours they might not have tried before.
The clothes shop stocks items truly in season “when the weather is cold” says Ann “ We’ll have coats and knitwear for sale and Autumn/ Winter fashions won’t be on our shelves while customers want clothes for summer holiday’s. I also know my suppliers personally and trust the quality of their goods. I’ll only buy clothes that are properly made from good quality materials". Over the year’s we realized ladies want an alternative option to the high street multiples, this growing need for individuality without the large price rag has required us to continually source exciting reliable labels for their complete wardrobe anything from casual through to special occasion wear including accessories and hats. We put down our success to the ability of retaining the loyalty of customers and the ability to attract new ones, long may we continue to do both. 12 Pound Street, Newbury RG14 6AA | 01635 47832 Opening hours : 9.15am - 5pm (Tues to Sat) www.theclothesshopnewbury.co.uk
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