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Our team of expert lawyers has provided the very best advice and help to our clients for over 40 years.

We offer you expertise in the legal issues that matter to you most – your family, your home and your welfare.

13/05/2026

Elle MacDonald recently received a thoughtful thank-you gift at our Southend Office from one of her clients—a meaningful gesture that reflects the strong, collaborative relationships she builds.

Specialising in family law, Elle is committed to guiding her clients through complex and often sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy, and care. Moments like these highlight the importance of building strong client relationships based on trust, understanding, and exceptional service.

Well done, Elle.

10/04/2026

AK Solicitors are pleased to announce that from 13th April 2026, we will be relocating our Southend office to Kingswood House, 58-64 Baxter Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6BG. This move will allow us to better support our clients in Southend and create more opportunities for our growing team. Our new office is complete with excellent IT facilities and 2 new meeting rooms to provide a confidential and safe space for our clients.

Our phone number will remain the same and you can still contact us on 01702 413697 or [email protected] as well as still being able to contact us at our Basildon office at Church Walk House, Great Oaks, Basildon, SS14 1GJ and telephone number 01268 240400.

11/03/2026

The House of Commons has now released its research briefing on how the family courts make decisions regarding child arrangements, particularly in circumstances where domestic abuse has been alleged and/or found.

The briefing provides helpful information as to the following key aspects:

• Presumption of parental involvement – the legal principle which states that the court must start from the presumption that it is in the best interests of a child’s welfare for them to have involvement with both of their parents.

• Practice Direction 12J – the legal framework guiding the court on how to deal with child arrangement cases where domestic abuse is alleged.

• Parental alienation – where allegations are raised that a child has become estranged from one parent as a result of the actions of the other.

• Government reforms following completion of the Harms Report – where issues were highlighted regarding inadequate resources for parents and the failure to protect vulnerable individuals.

If you are currently a party to private law children proceedings, or are contemplating issuing an application, then this briefing may assist in your overall understanding of the process and how the courts make decisions regarding the arrangements for children.

The briefing can be accessed via the following link: Child arrangements: the family court and domestic abuse (England and Wales) - House of Commons Library
It is also important that you seek legal advice where possible and you can get in touch with us by calling 01268 240400.

This post was written by Elle MacDonald.

Elle Macdonald is a solicitor in the family department representing parents and extended family members in care proceedings and private law children proceedings. Elle also has experience with domestic abuse and divorce and finance matters. Elle is contactable on 01268 240400 and [email protected] .

31/12/2025

From all of us at AK Solicitors, we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Our offices will reopen at 09:00am on Friday, 2nd January 2026.

24/12/2025

Our offices are now closed. From all of us at AK Solicitors, we would like to wish our clients, colleagues, friends and family a very Merry Christmas. Our offices will reopen at 9:00am on Monday, 29th December.

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Church Walk House, Great Oaks
Basildon
SS141GJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441268240400

Website

http://www.anthonyking.co.uk/

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