Clients

The level of service I received was beyond exceptional.

Alison made sure I understood at every point of the process and made sure I received all information necessary to make my decision. I never felt that I was less important than any other client or case, her time management and customer service
is second to none. I would recommend the company to anyone who wants a fair and understanding solicitor.
Alison Gaddes – Sarah January 2023

I found Claire to be very helpful.

A lovely lady. A credit to your company!
Claire Trueman – Miriam November 2023

Excellent service!

Claire Trueman – Paul and Ann November 2023

Angela has been a pleasure to deal with,

through what could have been an extremely difficult time.
She has been professional and very helpful with any questions. Explaining things simply to avoid any
confusion or stress on my part. Many thanks!
Angela Lally – David June 2023

Very pleasant and understanding, did what we wished to do. Thank you!

Claire Trueman – Susan October 2022

Thank you for everything!

Claire Trueman – Sarah January 2023

I cannot thank you enough for your care and support

Angela Lally – Vivienne – December 2022

Very satisfied with the service and outcome.

Claire Trueman – Russell and Kristel October 2022

Angela is a very good lawyer with a big heart.

She always helps and tries to find a solution in every situation. I am extremely grateful to her for her help. She was with me in a very difficult moments of my life. She extended a helping hand to me; I will never forget it and I will always be grateful to her
for it. I recommend her 1000%.
Angela Lally – Angieszka – November 2023

I can’t thank the team enough

This story started back in 2016 when I first spoke to Jill Rucklidge about my divorce. It finally finished
April this year after 3 court appearances. Jill and her team stuck by me through thick,thin and tears .
Jill was always there to listen to me and gave me amazing advice. I can’t thank the team enough . I
would recommend Jill and the team to anyone looking for their specialist advice.
Jill Rucklidge – Dave November 2023

Professional and understanding from start to finish, would recommend to anybody.

Jill Rucklidge – Lee August 2023

I would definitely recommend Rucklidge Law.

Their service has been to a high standard. Thank you Angela.
Angela Lally – Eklas October 2022

I would like to say, Alison Gaddes of Rucklidge Law, has being very professional and the guidance,

Alison has given has being excellent, in dealing with my case if it was not for, Alison from Rucklidge
Law, I don’t know how I would of got through without her support. So may I say thank you and very
kind regards, to Alison and all at, Rucklidge Law and would recommend, Alison, so if you need a good
law firm, contact, Alison you won’t be disappointed.
Alison Gaddes – Christopher September 2023

Rucklidge law are absolutely amazing!

I have dealt with Alison and she has been brilliant with me from start to finish! I would highly recommend them to everyone who needs their help!
Alison Gaddes – Samantha September 2022

We would like to thank Lorna for her professional and personal help

in all aspects of the issues that occurred we couldn’t have asked for better service And would highly recommend her to anyone
seeking or requiring legal advice or services in any and all matters.
Lorna Pratt – Carla September 2023

I highly recommend Rucklidge Law as Alison Gaddes was amazing.

I can’t thank Alison and Jill enough for the hard work, dedication and very favourable outcome. Please do get in touch with them if you need help with a divorce!!!
Alison Gaddes – Nadia May 2022

Navigating my way through my divorce would have been impossible without Melanie

guiding the way. Always prompt and on point with her advice, Melanie made me feel safe and secure at a very
difficult time.
Melanie Hartley – James June 2023

Communication via email was timely and detailed

From my first conversation with Melanie Hartley to the last over 2-years later, she struck the perfect
balance between giving clear, pragmatic and professional advice whilst also showing the kindness
and compassion I needed as I went through the most stressful time of my life; going through a
divorce whilst raising two young children. Melanie always provided legal advice with clarity, setting
out my options (and the financial cost of these) in a way I could process, and was always happy to
answer my many questions.
Communication via email was timely and detailed and, when needed, I was able to organise phone
calls at a mutually convenient time around my busy work schedule and family life. Melanie worked
on my divorce and financial separation, securing my Decree Absolute and court-approved Consent
Order, and also provided me with advice on children matters as needed. She also guided me on
when to seek external support and advice, such as mediation; her contacts and professional
relationship with them made the process much smoother and gave me the reassurance that I was
getting sound advice and support.
I cannot thank Melanie enough for all she has done; although of course I have paid for a legal service
that I am very happy with, I think it is always the way we are treated as people that stays with us in
life. I would highly recommend Melanie, and Rucklidge Law Limited, to anyone.
Melanie Hartley – Amanda August 2023

Your letter did the trick, the path has been fixed!

Jill Rucklidge – Liz February 2022

After getting into a bit of a stalemate with a previous solicitor, I was recommended to Rucklidge Law.  After an initial consultation with Lorna, I was passed to Alison and she dealt with things very quickly and brought my case to a fair conclusion at a very reasonable cost.  Alison is amazing to deal with, very friendly yet professional at all times, and she actually replies to email in the same day.  If anyone is having to deal with family legal issues, I would go here, moving forward it will always be my first point of call.

I would like to thank Alison and the team for the advice they have given to me in regards to the contact arrangements for my daughter.  They have been excellent at returning my calls and answering my emails.  I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a specialist solicitor.

Alison was so lovely, kind and understanding. She steered me through a seemingly difficult and stressful process expertly. It was easy, quick and painless. I can’t thank her enough ! Great value, 100% recommend. Wouldn’t want anyone else if I need professional help again.

Alison Gaddes – Helen April 2023

I contacted 2 companies and they never returned my call, so I wasted 2 weeks waiting for them.  As soon as I contacted your office my call was returned within 2 hours and my request was dealt with.  Your office was clear about the costs that we would incur, and the advice from Claire was easily understood for me to follow.

Claire Trueman – Charmain February 2023

Alison made sure I understood at every point of the process and made sure that I received all information necessary to make my decision.  I never felt that I was less important than any other client or case, her time management and customer service is second to none.  I would recommend the company to anyone who wants a fair, understanding solicitor.

I would like to say that with the help, assistance and guidance of Claire, what I thought would be a daunting and challenging experience, has turned out to be the opposite, easier and less stressful, with her being their to answer any questions and address any concerns.

Claire Trueman – Michelle December 2022

Melanie Hartley has expertly guided me through a complex series of issues related to divorce and family law to the right outcomes. She gives sensible and clear advice, is easy-to-talk-to, and makes herself available when you need her. Support from others at her firm (such as Jill Rucklidge) is also excellent.

Melanie Hartley – Jon September 2022

Thank you so much Angela for dealing with the process of changing our son’s name by deed poll. You answered all of our questions, and made this a very simple and speedy process. We would highly recommend you and appreciate the work you did for us.

Angela Lally – Ollie October 2022

Claire was very pleasant to deal with and easily provided what i was needing. I appreciate that she didn’t push to over sell more products to me.

I really can’t thank you enough for your help, especially in the early days when this was all just truly terrifying, you were just always right there in my corner with great arguments and it felt like we were a proper team fighting for what was true and right!  I can’t say getting divorced is a pleasure but you’ve been a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends.

Melanie immediately put my mind at ease, explained all angles, perspectives and considerations that I was facing. Having heard Melanie’s advice, I arranged appropriate time with her to review legal paperwork to consult and advise. There was continual updates during this process to notify me on the progress made. Once complete, we had a call to review actions required. Throughout this entire process Melanie has been supportive and understanding, a shining beacon in a fog of scary legal proceedings.

I have already passed on her details to several friends and colleague, I will continue to do so. I will be using Rucklidge’s for any future legal matters.

Melanie Hartley – McAra June 2022

Capable and professional, Melanie has been a great help, but what I have been most grateful for is her patience and understanding. Combined with her experience, it enabled Melanie to fully appreciate my needs and to advise the best course of action for my benefit. She is a great communicator and I respected her ability, those times it was needed, to explain the rationale behind our decisions. I was always clear from Melanie what was going on, what would be going on, and why. Melanie’s personality is warm, good-natured and good-humoured. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needed the help I did.

Rucklidge Law are above all professional and genuinely care for their clients.  I have used Rucklidge law for a variety of purposes and have always found them to be fair, honest, good listeners and full of practical advice.

Fees are totally transparent and communication exceptional. They certainly ‘get the job done’.  I recommend them whole heartily.

Jill Rucklidge – Dave November 2022

Alison, I want to take this opportunity to thank you with all my heart for your total professionalism, support and candour during that incredibly difficult time.  Your consel was second to none and you will go highly recommended to any of my friends or colleagues whom have a similar situation to mine.  Thank You!! 

Thank you for all your help during what was a difficult period in my life. I have been extremely impressed with the consistently excellent service I have received from Lorna and Jill. You have given me clear, prompt and jargon free guidance and always provided documents in a timely and well-presented way. You have certainly made things much easier for me. I also feel that your fees have been very fair and reasonable. I would have no hesitation in using you in future nor recommending you to family and friends.

Melanie, your support today has been nothing short of wonderful and as a result we all feel much more optimistic.  Without your counsel, we would not be in the position we are in today.

I really appreciate everything that you have done for me.  I would not use anyone else and have really valued your advice and kindness.  I will send my clients your way if anyone needs family advice, as I literally would not feel comfortable recommending anyone else after how invaluable you have been.  Thankyou Alison.  
Independent Financial Adviser, Selby

Claire immediately came across as very friendly, and also very responsive to our query – wills are not necessarily something you want to think about, but are obviously necessary and we found her to be very approachable and tactful when dealing with a somewhat difficult subject.

She put us at ease and made it a very easy process overall, guiding us with her knowledge and experience and answering any questions we may have had.

She was also great at keeping us up to date with progress and completed everything very promptly, which for us was great as it meant yet another thing ticked off our somewhat never ending life admin list!

We were very satisfied with the level of service provided, and would have no doubt in thoroughly recommending her to others (and in fact already have done!).

Thank you, Claire.

Claire Trueman – Ashley December 2022

Alison Gaddes has been working on my divorce case for me and she has been nothing short of amazing. Alison is extremely professional and does a fantastic job, however she’s also down to earth and easy to discuss the issues with at the same time. I would recommend Alison very highly. Thank you Alison for all your hard work and efforts for my case.

Very straightforward and done in a professional and timely fashion.  Also very reasonable costs.  Many Thanks.

Home visit initially was very helpful.  You have provided a personal, professional, excellent service.  We will be using you again and have already recommended you to our friends..

I don’t know what to say to Jill.  You have been absolutely amazing over this journey which I feel like we have taken together.  You have been so much more than just my Solicitor. You have been my agony Aunt, my voice of reason & my confidante. I could not have got through these last 5 years without you & kept the bit of sanity I have left !!!!  You are such a wonderful Lady & to me you are now a wonderful friend. Please never forget how amazing you are.

Jill Rucklidge – Jayne May 2022

Alison Gaddes has recently completed a declaration of trust for myself and husband. Alison dealt with the matter quickly and efficiently to tie in with our mortgage completion. Everything was explained in the greatest of detail by her. An absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.  Thankyou Alison.

Alison Gaddes – Laura September 2021

Going through a divorce can be a very unstable, emotional and draining experience and not to mention an expensive one. Finding a good trusted solicitor who is not only well established and successful but someone who has their client’s best interest at heart is not an easy task.  I initially started my divorce journey with another practice but found them taking advantage of my vulnerable situation and draining me of the little funds I had with zero progress, here I wasted 3-4 months. Rucklidge Law was a firm recommended to my dad through a friend and in particular Alison Gaddes.  I decided very quickly to transfer my case over to Alison.  Alison took on full ownership of my case from day one, she was very professional in her approach yet with a person touch which made me feel comfortable and confident in her work.  I felt like she listened to me and understood my situation well, she was thorough with detail and communicated with me on a regular basis so that I was always aware of the progress or complications.  Alison’s main aim was the same as mine and that is to achieve the best outcome for me.  I would highly recommend Alison Gaddes; she can be trusted to do a good job and will definitely work hard to get you an outcome of which you will be fully satisfied.

Alison Gaddes – Rozina May 2021

Angela was responsive and understanding of my situation from the start. She provided advice on every step of the divorce process and was always quick to respond to my queries and move things forward. While I was disappointed with the outcome at an interim hearing for a non-molestation and occupation order, I think Angela did her best to help with an unexpected addition to the supposedly straightforward divorce that I had originally engaged her for, and I really felt for her and the way the judge talked down to, and even over her, during the telephone court hearing. After this, Angela continued to help me with finalising the divorce and financial arrangements, helping me to understand what I did and didn’t need to reveal in the paperwork. For a divorce, and especially for complicated financial issues, I would highly recommend her – in fact I already have!

I recently used Rucklidge Law to write a set of wills for me and my husband. The process was extremely straightforward. Claire Trueman, the Wills Solicitor was very friendly and put us at our ease immediately. Even though we were talking about an emotional subject, we worked through it really quickly and felt immediate relief that we had finally got it sorted out. We had one meeting on Zoom, and everything else was done by email. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rucklidge Law to anyone looking to get their wills sorted. Thanks Claire!

Relocating to Australia with my 2-year-old daughter was a daunting task.  I didn’t know where to begin or what questions to ask.  Jill did everything that was needed, completely reducing my stress and anxiety.  Her expert knowledge of UK family law made a significant different to the outcome of my case and I was able to get the best possible result in court.  Jill’s warm, down to earth personality made me feel at ease the moment I met her.  Her understanding, empathy and compassion are rare qualities found in the legal profession.  I look at how happy we are now, and every day thank my lucky stars I had Jill on my side.

Jill Rucklidge – Sam January 2022

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for your help throughout this process. You were such a warm and friendly person (I’ll be honest – not traits I had associated with solicitors!), at a time when I felt completely lost. When I think back to it now, I was an absolute mess in January when I walked through your door, and to be honest, scared out of my wits about what was going to happen with my husband and the house and I suppose my whole future. You put me at ease straight away and were so kind when I was upset and emotional. And of course you gave me fantastic professional advice and guidance when I didn’t have a clue what I was doing!

Jill Rucklidge – Jaynie July 2023

Angela provided a wonderful service, friendly and reassuring.  Always ready to listen and give good advice, both on the phone or at the office, which was at a convenient location, thank you!

I honestly cannot thank you enough Angela, you’ve been fantastic right from the start. The advice you gave from the beginning, right through to dealing with all the paperwork and the court filled me with confidence that not only clearly are you a brilliant solicitor but that everything would get sorted and I could move forward with life.  You’ve been an absolute star Angela, I am truly thankful.

Angela assisted me in a very complicated and difficult case that had been going on for over a decade before Angela started working on it. I was reluctant to go down the legal route and it was a great emotional hurdle for me to do this. I enlisted the help of Angela, following an excellent recommendation.  Angela was a dream to have on my side. She was always very prompt, highly organised, professional and efficient. Angela’s written and oral communication was always so clear and she is a great balance of sensible, sensitive and sympathetic.  Angela also enlisted the help of my barrister and together they were a dream team working smartly on my behalf.  I very much appreciated being flanked by an excellent legal team at a time when I felt very weak by the difficult circumstances.  I am absolutely delighted with the result and that the matter has been concluded. The enormous relief I feel having that put behind me is tremendous. I am now enjoying my new beginning and new life. I’m truly grateful for all the legal help and the liberation I feel, as without it, I would still be bound and feeling trapped.  I would not hesitate to recommend Angela.