We Believe:
- There is much more to family law than just legal process.
- The emotional impact of separation and divorce cannot be underestimated, but that the right support at the right time can make all the difference.
- Family disputes should be resolved outside court wherever possible – litigation is rarely in anyone’s interests.
- Negotiating your own settlement is empowering.
- Our initial chat over coffee (Italian of course!) will demystify the process and the way ahead will become clearer.
About Franceschi Family Law
Welcome to Franceschi Family Law – dedicated, collaborative professionals who will work with you to achieve the best outcome. We’re all about being proactive and looking at the big picture. Working closely with other professional advisers, like financial planners and therapists, we make sure you’re getting the most comprehensive support.
We specialise in a wide range of family law issues, from prenuptial and cohabitation agreements to international relocation of children, childcare arrangements, and financial provision on divorce.
What our partners say
About Marika
Meet Marika Franceschi, the founder of our firm. Admitted as a solicitor in 2003, Marika is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Her knowledge and experience in complex financial cases are widely recognised and she is often called upon to act as a family law consultant to other professional advisers working with family businesses or generational wealth. As a fluent Italian speaker, Marika is well-equipped to assist individuals and businesses with cross-border legal issues between Scotland and Italy.
Marika’s reputation for effective collaboration precedes her. She is a Collaboratively trained lawyer, passionate about resolving family disputes out of court. Marika works tirelessly to promote her clients’ interests, enabling them to agree their own settlements wherever possible.
Clients come to Franceschi Family Law at a time in their lives when things can feel out of control and the way forward is not clear. Marika understands that what is needed during this time is clarity and empathy. Clients are reassured by her straight-talking approach, making a challenging time less daunting. It is through her warmth and compassion that she empowers her clients to navigate the complexities of family law with confidence.
Liusa Reid
Senior Solicitor
Liusa qualified as a lawyer in 2019 and has worked exclusively in family law ever since. She is supportive and empathetic with her clients while always providing them with pragmatic advice that focuses on their longer term goals.
She is experienced in dealing with cases in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, particularly in relation to child contact/residence disputes or seeking orders for protection however, just like Marika, she sees court as a last resort and understands the importance to clients in trying to agree out of court settlements wherever possible.
Outside work, Liusa loves spending time with her extended family and her very active toddler who keeps her on her toes! She also enjoys discovering new restaurants to try with family and friends when she can be dragged away from her latest DIY project!
Denise Matthews
Paralegal
Denise qualified as a Paralegal in 2007 . She has worked with Marika in family law since 2008 and with Liusa since 2017 so she has built up a personal and working connection with them both.
Denise has a warm and friendly manner with clients and does all she can to put them at ease with her approachable attitude.
Denise’s personal interests include walking, fitness, reading and the occasional outdoor sporting activity. She likes spending time with her close family, in particular her granddaughters, and her friends eating out and travelling with them.