Consilia Legal

Family Law

Senior Associate Solicitor

Kelly is a Family Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in divorce, children disputes, and complex high net worth financial matters, including cases involving business interests , pensions and international elements.

She regularly advises parents and families in children matters, including disputes about where the children live, the time they spend with each parent , and specific issues such as health, education and welfare.

Kelly is also an accredited Family Mediator, helping families resolve financial and / or children disputes in a constructive, cost- effective manner. As a Hybrid (Integrated) Mediator, she can work alongside solicitors and independent experts- including financial neutrals  and pension specialists to support clients and facilitate an effective resolution.

 Areas of Specialism

Family law

Divorce and separation Cohabitation and separation disputes Financial settlements for married couples including : High-net-worth cases Business interests Pensions International elements Separation agreements Financial remedies for unmarried couples including : Schedule 1 applications Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) applications Children disputes and court applications

(including grandparents’ applications)

Child abduction under the Hague Convention Cohabitation agreements Pre and post-nuptial agreements Domestic violence and injunction remedies Cases with capacity issues Statutory declaration (change of name, marriage abroad and many more)

Family Mediation & Hybrid / Integrated Mediation

Children mediation Financial mediation Integrated mediation involving : Solicitors Financial neutrals Pension experts and other relevant professionals

Kelly provides realistic , practical guidance together with tailored personal service offering a range of strategies to help resolve situations quickly, whether client led, mediation or negotiation.

Resolution

Law Society

Family Mediation Council

University of Glamorgan

Legal Practice Course (2000 – 2001)

Common Professional Examination (1999-2000)

BSc (Hons) Business and Legal Studies (1996-1999)