All of the lawyer members of Sussex Family Solutions are specialist and experienced family lawyers.  They are members of Resolution and adhere to their code of conduct to adopt a none-adversarial and future focused approach to every case.

They are experienced in all aspects of family law and can also assist you in  deciding which process might be the best in your particular circumstances.  They are able to signpost you to other professionals in order that you might receive the appropriate support for every aspect of your case.

Although committed to dispute resolution it is inevitable that in some cases it is not possible for couples to reach agreement or to have a collaborative divorce and a Judge will need to determine the outcome.  If it transpires that this is the situation in your case then a lawyer will help you through the court process to ensure the best possible approach and where necessary enlisting assistance from other experts such as barristers, financial advisors and actuaries.

Our Legal Advice Team

Jo O’Sullivan<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer <br />& Mediator</div>

Jo O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan Family Law Collaborative Solicitor and Family mediator I work in Lewes on Wednesdays and in Brighton the rest of the week.  I offer weekday evening meetings and mediations.  I am also available for Saturday morning mediations sessions. Specialise in using mediation and collaboration in civil partner dissolution, divorce of marriage (both...

Lynne Passmore<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator</div>

Lynne is a family lawyer with over 30 years’ experience.  In 2011 Lynne established her own firm specializing in a non-adversarial approach to dealing with relationship breakdown for couples and families.  This may be within a collaborative family process, constructive negotiation or family mediation. Lynne no longer goes to court believing that separating couples should...

Lisa Burton-Durham<br /> <div class='role'> Collaborative Lawyer</div>

Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive and Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer with Family Law Partners. She has over 20 years experience in family law. Lisa specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce or civil partnership dissolution.. She also advises on Prenuptial, Precivil Partnership and Cohabitation/Living Together Agreements. Lisa is a member of...

Julia Dyson<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer <br />& Mediator</div>

As Julia has been practicing family law since 1995, she has the skill and experience in identifying the best outcome for you and your family. Julia makes it a priority to really listen to clients and understand what they want to achieve before recommending a course of action. Julia is an advocate of using alternative...

Lauren Guy <br><div class='role'>Family Collaborative Lawyer<br>Mediator</div>

Lauren is a specialist family lawyer, mediator and collaborative lawyer who deals with all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in surrogacy and modern families. Lauren is a committed member of Resolution and is committed to a constructive and conciliatory approach to family law issues. She is passionate in her belief that many...

Gemma Hope<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator</div>

Gemma is a Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator committed to the constructive, cost effective resolution of family disputes and promotes a non-confrontational approach to resolving family issues to minimise conflict and always focuses on solutions that are in the best interests of any children. To ensure the emotional and financial issues arising from personal relationships and...

Julian Hunt<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer</div>

Julian is a Partner at Dean Wilson LLP and Head of the Family Department. Julian qualified as a Solicitor in 1998 and has specialised in Family Law ever since, becoming one of the first Solicitors in the area to become a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer. Julian is also a trained Mediator. Julian’s focus is on...

Sarah Jelly <br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator</div>

Sarah Jelly is a Solicitor who has specialised in family law for many years. She works as a consultant with Family Law Partners in Brighton. Sarah is a long standing member of Resolution (First for Family Law).. Having become disillusioned with the traditional way of dealing with family problems,  Sarah is committed to helping clients...

Sue Knight<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator</div>

Sue Knight is a Family Lawyer with over 30 years’ experience and is the Partner and Head of Department for Family Law at Coole Bevis LLP, a Legal 500 firm. Sue is a member of Resolution and committed to constructive negotiation through the collaborative law process. Sue has a wide range of experience in family...

Linda Lamb<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator</div>

Linda Lamb is the director of LSL Family Law. A specialist in family and divorce law, Linda is a family solicitor, collaborative lawyer, accredited family mediator, children arbitrator and mentor to law students. Linda has recently qualified as a hybrid mediator and is adept at facilitating high conflict matters. Linda is a member and accredited...

Sarah-Jane Riddell<br /><div class='role'>Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator </div>

Sarah has specialised in family law for over 20 years.  She is a collaborative lawyer and an accredited family mediator. Sarah is sensitive to the life-changing upheaval often caused by separation for families, especially for children. She sees her role as providing clients with clarity as to their options and in supporting and guiding them...