Sam John

Director at Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice & member of the Law Society's LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network

[Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice @wendyhopkins]

We are delighted to announce that Caitlin Evans has today qualified as a Solicitor, following the completion of her SQE1 and SQE2 and qualifying work experience with the Firm.

Congratulations, Caitlin! 🎉

🔗 https://t.co/LQt6llrnEO

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"If I could give six stars, I absolutely would." ⭐

This review highlights the level of service we strive to provide for every client. Well done, Bethan!

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When parents separate, choosing or changing a school can be a point of contention. Here we explain how parental responsibility applies to schooling disputes and the five routes to reaching an agreement before September. https://t.co/694k27gV0p

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🗞️ We are delighted to be featured in today's edition of the Western Mail.

The piece covers our 30-year journey as a firm, reflecting on our roots in 1996 and how we have steadily grown into the team we are today.

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Today marks 30 years since Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice was founded.

As we reflect on this history, we remain dedicated to the values that have defined the practice since its inception.

🔗 Read our story so far: https://t.co/arCM4tOgso

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Well done, team! 👏

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Thank you to the Cardiff and South East Wales JLD for yesterday's informative Bar Transparency event. We learned a lot of valuable points and insights into the relationship between solicitors and Counsel from the panel, which included our Associate, Bethan Tapper.

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💬 "She made me feel genuinely heard and understood, taking the time to listen carefully while offering clear, thoughtful guidance."

A wonderful review for our Associate Fay Jones, whose expert advice and compassionate approach make all the difference when clients need it most.

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Wishing you a wonderful Easter break! 🐣

Please note that these offices will be closed from 5:00pm today, re-opening at 8:30am on Tuesday, 7th April.

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In this post, Associate Fay Jones explores the reported case of Entwistle v Helliwell. This case sparked major discussion about just how vital transparency is when preparing a Pre-Nup and what can happen if key information is left out. 💍https://t.co/ZSPrsvwj1p

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Another 5-star review for our founding director, Melanie Hamer! ⭐

Melanie is a specialist family law solicitor with expertise in complex, high-net-worth financial matters. Her meticulous approach ensures every detail is handled with care to achieve the best possible outcome.

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In this post, we explain the difference in property rights for married and unmarried cohabiting couples. We debunk the "common law marriage" myth and outline the steps unmarried couples can take to protect their property and assets. 🏡

🔗 https://t.co/BKxyQMyrdE

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Congratulations to our Emily Burnett on passing the first stage of her SQE exams. 👏

This is a great achievement that reflects Emily’s commitment and her growing legal knowledge. We look forward to seeing her continue to excel as she completes the rest of her course.

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Happy St David’s Day!

St David's Day is a very important day for us as a company. We are proud of our Welshness and our ability to offer a legal service through the medium of Welsh.

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We attended @TheLawSociety's St David's Day Celebration at Cardiff National Museum last night. It was a celebration that championed Welsh identity, bringing together Wales' legal community to celebrate our country, our profession in Wales and everything Welsh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Another fantastic review for Director David James. 👏

This review highlights David’s ability to guide clients through complex divorce proceedings with both clarity and empathy, ensuring the best possible outcome during difficult times.

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💬 "𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡."

Navigating a separation can be very difficult, which is why compassionate and expert guidance is so important. Well done, Chloe! 👏

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🏡 Cohabiting couples often assume they have the same legal protections as married partners, but the reality is very different. In this post, we've outlined what unmarried couples need to know and how you can protect yourself if things don't work out.

🔗 https://t.co/y06ulTSZcK

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We are delighted to announce that Ffion Witcomb has started her Training Contract with the Firm.

🔗 Learn more about our newest Trainee Solicitor here: https://t.co/lpJ9zv12h7

Congratulations, Ffion! 🎉

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We had a lovely evening at Le Monde for our Christmas party on Friday. 🎄