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
Blog
My latest articles
How can parents minimise the impact of separation on children with SEND?
What additional considerations should parents to children with SEND be mindful of within family litigation?
Mediation – The what, how and why explained
Family mediation is a process in which a professionally trained mediator, who is independent to both parties, helps you work out arrangements for your child(ren) and/or the division of finances follow
Good Divorce Week 2021 - part 2
Anthony Collins Solicitors is able to be at the forefront of family law issues and to be a driving force for change and promotion of conciliatory working.
Online divorce – helping people obtain a divorce in a quick and user-friendly way
The online divorce system is a fantastic facility available to both legal professionals and litigants in person.
Divorce reform – the proposals
Currently, the only ground for divorce is irretrievable break down of a marriage. Following a consultation, the Government has announced its intention to reform the legal requirements for divorce.
STOP press, I have some fake news! – Addressing the myth about “quickie” divorces
Can a divorce be settled in 25 seconds? We debunk the myths in the media and separate the reality from the 'fake news'.
Why won’t you let us be a family? – Surrogacy and the need for reform.
The law is this area is primarily governed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (HFE 1990) and whilst the Act has been reviewed in both 2004 and 2007 […]
“She’s my wife! Surely she has Parental Responsibility for my child.” Step-parents and the acquisition of Parental Responsibility
The world of families and relationships have developed substantially over the last couple of decades with second, third (and in the case of Elizabeth Taylor eight!) marriages being a fairly […]
Surrogacy: does my child get my money?
Kadie Bennett, Solicitor, explores the potential pitfalls of inheritance upon the death of a parent where a parental order is not obtained following the birth of a child via a surrogacy arrangement, […]