Bringing a common sense, intelligent and focused approach to all types of family dispute, Kim is an accomplished and experienced family law expert and mediator. With an enviable reputation at this multidisciplinary law firm, she is respected for her calm and pragmatic manner when dealing with family law cases, with clients welcoming her constructive approach to the resolution of disputes. Her caseload has led her to develop significant expertise in family finance issues relating to property, investments, pensions and businesses as well as negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements where there are substantial UK and international assets. Kim also frequently provides advice and assistance in children matters and works sensitively with parents to ensure the children are protected, and affected as little as possible by the changes they are facing. Kim has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 and her team was a finalist in the 2023 LexisNexis Family Law Awards for ‘Family Team of the Year’. She is also a former Chair of the local Law Society Family Committee.

A specialist in family law and divorce matters, Rebecca is widely regarded for her ability to think creatively and commercially to get the best results for her clients. She advises on all issues relating to divorce and separation, disputes regarding children, financial negotiations between couples including those with complex structures and assets, international family matters, and relationship agreements such as pre/post nups and cohabitation agreements. Her record in family law led her to previously being listed as a Recommended Solicitor by The Legal 500 and her being part of the firm’s family team that were finalists in the 2023 Family Law Awards. Rebecca offers her clients a detailed understanding of family law and how to apply it, alongside a compassionate and yet results-oriented approach. She has been described by clients as “a great source of guidance” and as someone who provides “down to earth, practical advice”. As part of Rebecca’s aim to reach swift and fair solutions for her clients, she is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution and sits on the regional Resolution committee.

Recognised for her practical and empathetic approach to her cases, Liza is a technically skilled, highly competent family solicitor and divorce lawyer. Specialising in family law since 2008, she is experienced in a wide range of matters including divorce, disputes relating to children, as well as routinely advising on pre-nuptial agreements and issues that arise between cohabiting couples. Liza is particularly well versed in complex financial issues and has substantial experience of the intricacies of Armed Forces pensions having attended legal clinics at the Portsmouth Naval Bases. Since 2014, she has provided advice on surrogacy law and offers support and assistance to couples on international and UK surrogacy arrangements. Liza’s work also includes conducting litigation with an international element, and she can work as a team with lawyers in other jurisdictions where necessary. A member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex lower income financial remedies and children law private, she offers conscientious and sensible advice, helping clients to resolve their family issues with minimum stress and turmoil.

Drawing upon her 20+ years of legal experience, Carolyn is able to deal calmly and sensitively with the most demanding of family cases and achieve the best outcomes for her clients. A Director at the firm, she offers a holistic and progressive approach to family law, advising on divorce, separation, civil partnership disputes, issues between parents relating to their children, financial settlements, and relationship agreements such as pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She holds membership of Resolution and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, as well as being a trained collaborative lawyer. Carolyn’s clients appreciate her patient and supportive manner, putting them at ease and providing guidance throughout the whole process. Additionally she oversees much of the firm’s conveyancing work and so has a thorough understanding of negotiations regarding property when couples separate.

Head of the Matrimonial Department and a Partner of this Weymouth based firm, Simon has more than 27 years’ experience with a reputation founded on a total commitment to his clients and a high standard of service. A specialist in childcare law and a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to represent children in court proceedings through the children’s Guardian or to take instructions directly from the child. Simon also represents parents in respect of proceedings concerning Children’s Services, and in private disputes between parents, such as disputes over residence and contact. He appears frequently in front of all relevant tiers of the Family Court to include magistrates, district judges and High Court judges. Simon also undertakes deputyship work in respect of applications to the Court of Protection to deal with financial affairs and personal welfare issues, for individuals who have lost the ability to do so themselves, whether that be through accident, injury or old age.

Specialising in family law for nearly 20 years, Deborah is known for her patience, practical approach and compassion in a range of family and matrimonial matters. She represents clients from all walks of life on non-contentious and contentious matters involving divorce, separation, financial settlements, domestic violence, occupation orders and non-molestation orders and child arrangements as well as private client matters including wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning. Deborah is a member of Resolution and The Law Society and is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, offering clear advice to achieve the best possible outcome, through negotiation. If the need arises, she is also able to support her clients through court proceedings as required.

Providing professional advice, simple, cost-effective solutions and a sensitive manner, Sarah is an accomplished family law solicitor with over 17 years’ experience. Founder of this niche law firm established in 2013, she undertakes all forms of family law work, including divorce, separation, and financial and children matters. Clients appreciate Sarah’s practical approach to family matters, whilst also showing empathy and awareness of both the emotional and financial difficulties of a relationship breakdown. Known for her empathetic and focused approach, combining compassion with robustness, Sarah forms excellent working relationships with her clients, and aims to achieve the best possible outcome at what is often an emotional and stressful time for them.

A proven expert in family law, Laura is a Partner and Head of Family Law at the firm and has received recognition for her work in The Legal 500. She has considerable experience in handling intricate financial arrangements following a relationship breakdown, and frequently deals with farmland and farming partnerships, complex pensions and high value assets. Laura also skilfully handles all aspects of divorce and separation cases, children matters and the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Providing empathetic guidance, support and clear legal advice, Laura firmly believes that clients can achieve solutions that suit their unique circumstances and prioritise the wellbeing of any children involved.

Drawing upon her 25 years of legal expertise, Cheryl is able to deal calmly and sensitively with the most demanding of situations and achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Head of the Family Law Department at this law firm based in Weymouth, she can deal with divorce, child arrangements, care proceedings, financial claims and cases involving domestic violence. With a practical, yet sympathetic approach to her cases, clients can expect to receive straightforward advice and clear guidance from the outset of a case to its conclusion. Cheryl is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and Family Law Accreditation Scheme.

Known for her empathetic and professional approach in family and children cases, Georgina is a Senior Associate Solicitor at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’ serving the Weymouth area. With over 17 years’ experience, she handles a range of family related cases with significant expertise in matters relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Georgina advises and represents parents, wider family members, CAFCASS children’s guardians and children directly in public and private cases. Her caseload has included child arrangements and issues relating to the exercise of parental responsibility, as well as cases where the Local Authority have issued proceedings about a child, as they are concerned for their welfare. Georgina has dealt with complex cases involving non-accidental injury to a child, neglect, emotional abuse (including parental alienation cases), sexual abuse, honour based abuse, domestic abuse (including coercive-control), substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and cases involving significant learning difficulties. She always ensures that proceedings are conducted fairly and that her clients fully understand whatever situation they are facing.

Tailoring his approach to dispute resolution to suit each client’s individual needs, John has extensive experience handling a range of family law matters for married couples, civil partners, and cohabiting couples, and is particularly skilled in matters relating to children. As a member of both The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to represent parents and children, whether through their guardians or direct, where arrangements cannot be agreed, or where the Local Authority becomes involved within the context of public law care/adoption proceedings. John also has experience in cases where children are removed from the jurisdiction, in either preventing their removal or securing their return. His work also involves advising on wealth protection in the form of living together and separation agreements, as well as nuptial agreements. As a collaborative lawyer, accredited mediator and a member of Resolution, John offers methods of dispute resolution that are designed to fairly meet the needs of both parties whilst ensuring to consider the sensitivities of his clients. When court proceedings are necessary, John is able to represent his clients in the Family Court at all levels, and has been involved in a number of recently reported cases, including in the Court of Appeal.

A talented family solicitor and described by his clients as being a good listener, patient and professional, Jonathan aims to resolve issues in a proportionate and constructive manner, with the client’s best interests in mind. Head of the Family Law Department and boasting a 30 year track record in family law, he advises on all matters arising from a relationship breakdown including divorce, separation, financial remedies, children issues, cohabitee disputes, and cases with an international element. Taking a caring and supportive approach, Jonathan is committed to working tirelessly to achieve a good outcome for his clients.