Divorce Jigsaw

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Divorce and separation can be a traumatic and difficult time for couples and their children. Things can sometimes feel out of control and conflicts can quickly intensify and turn toxic, damaging parents and children alike. I believe that there is another way to divorce, one that avoids the toll of court proceedings, both in terms of costs and emotional upheaval, and yet acknowledges the significance of this major life change with all that it entails.

I seek to work with you in partnership with a view to creating lasting and fair solutions with care and sensitivity, always keeping the interests of any children at the heart of the conversation.

I am an experienced family lawyer, skilled negotiator and recognised expert in the field of collaborative law and mediation. I have specialised in family law in Manchester and the North West for the past 22 years heading up the family departments at both Stephensons solicitors where I was based for 17 years and, more recently, at Irwin Mitchell solicitors for the past five years.

I am wholly committed to helping separating and divorcing clients who seek to minimise conflict and achieve co operative solutions that are tailored to their unique circumstances and those of their children . I believe it is possible for couples to divorce with dignity and achieve a child focused outcome - one where everyone will be OK. I am about helping people through this transition to achieve a 'good' divorce - one that is cost effective and one that allows parents to continue being parents into the future by co-parenting their children. I am listed on the Ministry of Justice website as a provider of the Family MIAM.
I want the best for your family on divorce or separation and can help you achieve this.