Alex is an experienced family law solicitor having practised exclusively in this area of law since she qualified in 2010. Alex advises on all aspects of private family law including divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships and related financial settlements, disputes involving cohabitation and property issues, financial provision under Schedule 1 of Children Act, domestic violence and private children matters including child arrangements and relocation of children.
Alex has an eye for detail and is known for her ability to identify key issues early on in a case, enabling her to achieve practical solutions and good results for her clients.
As a member of Resolution, Alex is committed to adopting a non-confrontational approach when dealing with client matters. She sensitively guides and supports her clients through the legal issues they face, providing them with constructive, focused and pragmatic advice. Alex listens carefully and attentively to the client’s objectives and individual needs. Whilst she is committed to resolving matters amicably, she has a robust approach where needed and has significant experience of court proceedings.
Alex has a breadth of experience and expertise in financial remedy matters. She has frequently advised clients in complex financial matters often involving company assets, third party interests, trusts and assets held abroad. She also has experience of advising clients on cohabitation matters including disputes as to property and financial relief for children of unmarried parents.
Alex’s other area of expertise is private children matters. She has significant experience in this area and advises on child arrangements (including where a child shall live and with whom they shall spend time with) and issues relating to parental responsibility. This may concern the education, medical care or religion of a child or whether a parent can relocate with a child either within the UK or abroad.
Alex regularly represents parties in complex, intractable disputes concerning their children as well as in cases involving significant welfare concerns where other agencies may be involved. Alex focuses on finding practical and workable solutions for her clients in all of her cases, and tailors her advice to each client’s personal circumstances. Alex also has a particular interest and experience in cases with an international element including international relocation of children and child abduction.
Alex can advise clients regarding domestic violence, applications for non-molestation and occupation orders and applications in relation to female genital mutilation (FGM) orders.
Alex is also a member of Resolution and the Law Society and also volunteers as a Legal Advisor for Rights of Women.
Alex speaks French and conversational Spanish.
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