After studying Law at Cambridge University, I went on to train at a well-known firm of solicitors in Suffolk and I qualified as a Solicitor in 2008. I was made a partner of the firm in 2012. My clients tell me that I am friendly, approachable and that I explain complex issues carefully. I give efficient and cost effective advice in relation to the financial issues in relationship breakdowns, and I have a real understanding of how difficult such situations can be.
I always aim to offer a sympathetic approach no matter what your personal circumstances are. As a member of Resolution, I follow a Code of Practice in family law matters which means I always aim to resolve disputes in a non-confrontational way. In my spare time, I enjoy playing and watching tennis. I am a regular visitor to the cinema and theatre.
I am an Ambassador and Friend of the Theatre Royal, Norwich and a member of the Supporters' Circle at the Cambridge Arts Theatre. I have also retained my links with my college and I am the President of the Lucy Cavendish College Alumnae Association at Cambridge University.
I always aim to offer a sympathetic approach no matter what your personal circumstances are. As a member of Resolution, I follow a Code of Practice in family law matters which means I always aim to resolve disputes in a non-confrontational way. In my spare time, I enjoy playing and watching tennis. I am a regular visitor to the cinema and theatre.
I am an Ambassador and Friend of the Theatre Royal, Norwich and a member of the Supporters' Circle at the Cambridge Arts Theatre. I have also retained my links with my college and I am the President of the Lucy Cavendish College Alumnae Association at Cambridge University.
Services
Divorce need not be confrontational.
It can be dealt with amicably.
A divorce generally takes about 6 - 9 months, depending on how quickly both parties deal with paperwork.
However, we now deal with the majority of divorces using the online portal, which is much quicker than the paper based system.
Dealing with financial matters can sometimes extend this timescale.
We offer fixed fees if your divorce is uncontested (the vast majority of divorces proceed on an uncontested basis).
The amount of the fixed fee depends on whether you or your spouse commences the proceedings.
It can be dealt with amicably.
A divorce generally takes about 6 - 9 months, depending on how quickly both parties deal with paperwork.
However, we now deal with the majority of divorces using the online portal, which is much quicker than the paper based system.
Dealing with financial matters can sometimes extend this timescale.
We offer fixed fees if your divorce is uncontested (the vast majority of divorces proceed on an uncontested basis).
The amount of the fixed fee depends on whether you or your spouse commences the proceedings.
You are either married or you are not.
Unmarried couples who separate are dealt with in a very different way to married couples who divorce.
Although a possible ground for divorce in the USA, it is not the case here in England and Wales.
Here, you have to show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down as a result of adultery or unreasonable behaviour or that you have been separated for either 2 years (with your spouse's consent) or 5 years (no consent required).
If you are still married and have sex with a person of the opposite sex it is adultery whether you are separated or not.
Unmarried couples who separate are dealt with in a very different way to married couples who divorce.
Although a possible ground for divorce in the USA, it is not the case here in England and Wales.
Here, you have to show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down as a result of adultery or unreasonable behaviour or that you have been separated for either 2 years (with your spouse's consent) or 5 years (no consent required).
If you are still married and have sex with a person of the opposite sex it is adultery whether you are separated or not.
An uncontested divorce is one that is not defended.
The majority of divorces proceed on this basis.
The terms below are only applicable if the divorce is not defended and both parties are willing to co-operate in the divorce.
We will prepare the paperwork throughout the divorce process as either the Petitioner or the Respondent.
We will liaise with you, the Court and your spouse or their solicitors throughout the proceedings.
If you are the Petitioner, the first instalment of 300 plus VAT (360) as soon as you instruct us and the second instalment of 300 plus VAT (360) when we apply for Decree Nisi.
The majority of divorces proceed on this basis.
The terms below are only applicable if the divorce is not defended and both parties are willing to co-operate in the divorce.
We will prepare the paperwork throughout the divorce process as either the Petitioner or the Respondent.
We will liaise with you, the Court and your spouse or their solicitors throughout the proceedings.
If you are the Petitioner, the first instalment of 300 plus VAT (360) as soon as you instruct us and the second instalment of 300 plus VAT (360) when we apply for Decree Nisi.
Although currently Pre-Marital Agreements cannot actually be enforced legally, they do provide valuable evidence to the Courts about the intentions the parties had before getting married, and any agreement should be followed unless it is deemed unfair not to do so.
A recent case has strengthened the position and upheld a Pre-Nuptial agreement.
The Law has not changed just yet as Parliament have to consider the proposals.
Watch this space for updates.
Until the Law changes, it is currently the case that it is advisable to enter into a Pre-Marital or Pre-Civil Partnership Agreement well in advance of the date of the ceremony, so that both sides have the opportunity to seek legal advice and give careful thought about what should happen if the relationship fails.
A recent case has strengthened the position and upheld a Pre-Nuptial agreement.
The Law has not changed just yet as Parliament have to consider the proposals.
Watch this space for updates.
Until the Law changes, it is currently the case that it is advisable to enter into a Pre-Marital or Pre-Civil Partnership Agreement well in advance of the date of the ceremony, so that both sides have the opportunity to seek legal advice and give careful thought about what should happen if the relationship fails.
Is habitually resident in England or Wales for one year ending with the date on which proceedings are commenced.
So this means as long as you have been living in England or Wales for one year or more you can obtain a divorce in England or Wales.
It doesn't matter whether both parties are American or whether you were married in the United States or anywhere outside England and Wales.
What is the Divorce Procedure?
In England and Wales you have to be married for one year before you can divorce and at present it is not possible to obtain a divorce based on "irreconcilable differences".
So this means as long as you have been living in England or Wales for one year or more you can obtain a divorce in England or Wales.
It doesn't matter whether both parties are American or whether you were married in the United States or anywhere outside England and Wales.
What is the Divorce Procedure?
In England and Wales you have to be married for one year before you can divorce and at present it is not possible to obtain a divorce based on "irreconcilable differences".
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