Victoria predominantly acts for clients in relation to matters involving children, covering issues such as where they should live, including applications to relocate, or how much time they spend with the other parent and in cases where other specific issues need to be determined.
Victoria often acts in complex cases which may involve social services, family law act proceedings or an intractable dispute where the children are joined to the proceedings. She understands the sensitive nature of children proceedings and will explain all options available to resolve the matter from alternative dispute resolution through to court proceedings. Victoria’s cases often involve other professionals who work together for the benefit of the family such as family or child therapists, mediators and independent social workers.
Victoria also has particular expertise in acting for grandparents or other parties who are looking after children who aren’t their own and need to formalise these arrangements by way of a Live With Order or Special Guardianship Order. Victoria also assists clients with non-molestation and occupation order proceedings which are often joined with children proceedings.
Victoria also deals with financial issues relating to separation.
“Victoria knows papers back to front.”
LEGAL 500, 2017
''Victoria has dogged determination.''
counsel
“I would like to thank you both personally for all you have done and the support you provided in order to achieve as stable as possible family environment for my daughter and me.”
mr d
“I saw [my daughter] for the very first time last weekend. I would not have been able to do this without your support and guidance.”
mr j
''Victoria is calm and knowledgeable.''
private client
“Thanks so much for your help and advice, you have been a star. I really appreciate your flexibility and working with me”
mr s