Joanne Donald

Solicitor

Joanne qualified in 1997 and joined Johnson Astills in 2004. She specialises in all aspects of relationship breakdown and arrangements for children including:

Pre and Post-nuptial Agreements
Financial Settlements on relationship breakdown between married and unmarried couples
Divorce, Judicial Separation and dissolution of Civil Partnerships
Arrangements for children including; Parental Responsibility Orders, Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issues Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders

Professional Information

Joanne is a member of Resolution

Team: Family Team

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‘I am perfectly satisfied with the way the case was handled. My solicitor was very efficient, easy to communicate with and was very clear on what the outcome would or could be and who worked well.’

‘I cannot fault my experience with Johnson Astills Solicitors. Throughout this difficult time I was made to feel secure, supported and validated - money can’t actually buy these things.’

‘Thank you so much. We needed your help and support in such a vulnerable time in our lives.’

‘Having had experience of your organisation, my confidence in you grew. I would have no hesitation in asking you for any necessary representation in the future. Relatives and friends have already been told of my satisfaction. Thank you and well done!’

‘Although our partnership was under unpleasant circumstances, working with you make it a pleasure! I can’t thank you enough for making these months a positive experience as I always was assured of your support in the background. I will not hesitate to recommend you highly to anyone who needs your services.’

‘Thank you for your kindness. Sometimes it is not easy when you are trying to express how you gave us happiness. A very big thank you!’

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