I have worked in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in Together with Rebecca we founded Mediation Now, focusing on mediation and reducing parental conflict for children.
As Family Solutions I offer all non court resolution options, from legally aided and privately funded mediation through to arbitration. As some clients need the help of the courts, I also continue to act as a family solicitor in children and money cases.
I have been involved in developing a communications programme, Changing Lives, which secured funding from the DWP Innovation Fund in , which aimed to help separated parents work together for the benefit of their children.
The updated course involved meetings with children, who were able to share their wishes, feelings, hopes and expectations which enabled parents to think differently about their co-parenting strategy, and reduce their conflict.
The external evaluation of the programme showed significant improvement in the families involved. Although no longer funded, due to the positive outcomes, we continue to run that course. I can offer civil mediation ADRg trained and I offer hybrid and co-mediation. I am a qualified Arbitrator in children and finances cases.
