Family

Danielle Peters

Janet Martland

Natasha Khakhar

Megan Latschrauner

Gavin Yeung

Jonny Baynes
Deals
- H-W (Children) (No 2) [2022] UKSC 17 On appeal from: [2021] EWCA Civ 1451. More information about this Supreme Court case can be found here. This case is shortlisted for 'Family Law Case of the Year' at the 2022 Family Law Awards.
- H-W (Children: Proportionality) [2021] EWCA Civ 1451 (07 October 2021)
- S (A Child: Adequacy of Reasoning), Re [2019] EWCA Civ 1845 (31 October 2019)
Team Services
The Family team at Crane & Staples act for private individuals in the full spectrum of family matters, including divorces involving complex financial matters, distribution of pensions, non-disclosure of assets, child arrangements cases, pre and post nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, unmarried couples finance and civil partnership dissolution.
The Public Law care team often represent children (through their children's guardians), or other family members, in complex care proceedings matters. These highly sensitive cases frequently involve allegations of neglect, non-accidental injuries, abuse or addiction issues.
The team are known for handling matters with sensitivity and taking a firm approach when required, to provide the best outcome for the client and any children. They are committed to helping parties reach agreement constructively, without the need for contested hearings, where possible.
Client testimonials
Anonymous
Danielle, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent job you have done. You have been very clear and concise throughout and dealt with all matters in a respectful manner and provided me with excellent advice. A divorce is not an easy thing to go through but on the practical side of things you certainly made life easier. I hope I don’t have to but if someone ever needs a family lawyer I would have no hesitation in recommending you. I wish you all the very best for the future.
Anonymous
Natasha was an excellent help to me and essentially sorted mine and my child 's life out. I cannot thank her enough. I would without a doubt recommend Crane & Staples and use them again if I was ever unfortunate enough to require the service again.
Anonymous
Janet, thank you for all your help on the case, I really appreciate you being there for me
Awards and Recognition
Herts Law Society Solicitor of the Year
Natasha Khakhar
Herts Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year
Megan Latschrauner
