My role
I was admitted as a solicitor in 2015, having completed my training contract with Anthony Collins Solicitors. I specialise in relationship breakdowns (including divorce, financial remedy and cohabitee matters), domestic abuse and Children Act matters. I work closely with the partner and senior associates within my team to offer clients a cost effective and collaborative service.
My experience
I work on a variety of matters, with a broad range of clients, and assist both privately paying individuals as well as those entitled to legal aid. I have experience in property matters as well as wills, estate planning and probate matters, which provides me with a unique point of view when dealing with matters relating to relationship breakdowns and how the areas influence and affect each other. I have recently had success in applying for, and obtaining, exceptional funding on behalf of an individual who lacks litigation capacity, having been appointed by the official solicitor to act on their behalf.
My specialisms
- Divorce and separation
- Matrimonial finances
- Children Act applications
- Domestic abuse
My latest insights
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How much? Court fees set to rise
Following a consultation period, 172 court fees are set to rise, with the change being effected by a statutory instrument in summer 2024....
Who keeps the engagement ring after separation?
There are different answers depending on when the separation occurred and whether there were any conditions placed upon the gift when...
Private investigators - do they have a role in family proceedings?
Using a private investigator should be an exception rather than the rule. This article I read gives food for thought about the...
A mother’s GoFundMe was described as a ‘misguided attempt’ to raise funds for legal proceedings
A mother who set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her family case has lost her application to travel out of the jurisdiction after...
Divorce Day: Over two-thirds of divorcees don’t discuss pensions as part of settlement
Shocking statistics are being reported from the pensions sector, which claim that more than two-thirds of divorcees had not discussed...
The National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) has issued a revised Judicial Protocol
The National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) has issued a revised judicial protocol, endorsed by Sir Andrew McFarlane, for...
Running an untenable case risk an adverse costs order being made - Financial remedy litigation
Whilst the starting point for costs in financial remedy proceedings is that each party should bear their own costs, the court may depart...
A recent Court of Appeal decision marks a turning point for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Following the case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 (29 November 2023) the court now has the...
Assessing name change applications in the context of cultural evolution (Re C (Change of Forename—Child in Care))
As a family lawyer, I often receive enquiries about changing a child's surname. Those enquiries come in a multitude of formats ranging...
Supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements - consultation launched
The Ministry of Justice has announced today a consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements which will...
Will SmartWater 'out smart' perpetrators of domestic violence?
If you look at the statistics of reported domestic abuse-related crimes versus how many are then referred to the CPS versus the...
Removal of parental rights from a parent who has been found guilty of murdering the other parent
The heartbreaking case of Jade Ward, having been murdered by her estranged husband Russell Marsh, has led the Flintshire family to...
Channel 4 dispatches - Torn apart: Family courts uncovered
Yesterday dispatches aired on Channel 4 covering the family court system and whilst I personally do not agree with all of the criticism...
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AA v BB [2021] EWHC 1822 (Fam) (02 July 2021):
Appeal before the Honourable Mrs Jutistice Judd, against a case management decision to exclude evidence from a fact-finding hearing where...
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Great (and unrealistic) expectations: Re Z (Schedule 1: Legal Costs Funding Order; Interim Financial Provision) [2020] EWFC 80
This case summary, prepared by 1 Hare Court, gives a brief insight into the life and litigation of the ultra-wealthy where the father...
Domestic Abuse Act awaiting implementation
Great strides are being made with the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act, such as: Domestic abuse being defined in legislation for...
Delays to no-fault divorce
I find that writing this is bitter-sweet, on one hand the MoJ have confirmed that they are working towards a commencement date of 6 April...
My latest articles
How can parents minimise the impact of separation on children with SEND?
What additional considerations should parents to children...
Mediation – The what, how and why explained
Family mediation is a process in which a professionally...
Good Divorce Week 2021 - part 2
Anthony Collins Solicitors is able to be at the forefront...