Family & Children
Family proceedings often involve urgent, sensitive and significant issues.
Advice and representation is provided to clients throughout England and Wales in children disputes, financial remedy proceedings, and related property matters.
Clear strategy, structured preparation and measured advocacy are central to achieving effective outcomes.
Children Proceedings
Advice and representation is provided in:
- Child Arrangements Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
- Child Relocation (internal and international)
- International Child Abduction
- Enforcement of Children Orders
Children cases are governed by the Children Act 1989, with the child's welfare as the paramount consideration.
Each case is fact-specific and requires careful evidential preparation.
View Children Law OverviewFinancial Remedies & Divorce
Representation is provided in:
- Divorce and financial settlements
- High net worth financial remedies
- Schedule 1 claims
- Pension division on divorce
- Property disputes between unmarried couples (TOLATA)
Financial remedy proceedings are governed by section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and require structured analysis of needs, resources and fairness.
View Financial Remedies OverviewDirect Access and Litigation
Instructions are accepted from solicitors and under the Public Access scheme where suitable.
Where authorised to conduct litigation, proceedings may in appropriate cases be managed without separate solicitor involvement, depending on complexity.
Acting Throughout England & Wales
Representation is provided in the Family Court and High Court across England and Wales.
Remote conferences and digital preparation enable nationwide representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, a barrister may be instructed directly under the Public Access scheme. Suitability will be assessed at the outset.
Where authorised, a barrister may be able to issue and manage proceedings without separate solicitor involvement in suitable cases.