Is an accredited Family Law Specialist recognised by other solicitors?
Yes. To become accredited, the requirements include references from other solicitors or barristers. These references must confirm the ability and experience of the application for accreditation. Other solicitors often refer Family Law clients to accredited Family Law Specialists in the knowledge that difficult or complex cases will be competently handled. Is an accredited Family Law Specialist required to keep up-to-date with developments in the law? Yes. An accredited Family Law Specialist must prove each year that he or she has continued to keep up-to-date with developments in the law and maintain the required high level of involvement in the jurisdiction. How can I tell whether a solicitor is an accredited Family Law Specialist? Only those solicitors who have the requisite experience, have passed the exam and kept up-to-date with developments in the law may describe themselves as accredited Family Law Specialists. The certifcates that are obtained through accreditation confirm that
