I am a family mediator and family solicitor with over 30 years of experience. I specialise in helping individuals to achieve their preferred outcome for the division of their finances after divorce or separation, often involving multiple properties, savings, pensions, investment portfolios, inherited wealth and disputes over the ring-fencing of assets. As my family law career has progressed, I have become increasingly passionate about supporting couples to reach an agreement. Wherever possible, I hope to reduce the emotional and financial stress of going through a separation or divorce. I also support couples to resolve family issues via our innovative Together We Part Service. This is aimed at couples who are separating or divorcing and who want to work together to reach a resolution using only one lawyer. As a dedicated family law solicitor and mediator, I recognise the importance of providing couples with the highest level of legal guidance and professional support during the challenging phases of divorce, post-separation and the resolution of child arrangements and/or financial settlements. Whether you seek my support as a family law solicitor, family mediator or through our Together We Part Service, you can be assured that I will do my utmost to help you reach a resolution as quickly as possible, to enable you and your family to move forward with your lives. Many years of experience have taught me that when you are going through a separation or divorce, you are at your most vulnerable and stressed. You need a professional, whether that is a family mediator or solicitor, to guide you through what may appear initially to be insurmountable problems, towards a resolution you and your ex-partner each feel is right for you and your circumstances. In my role, I am able to explain your options and the processes to reach a resolution with your ex-partner which works for you and your family, as well as helps you achieve your goals. Mediation is a way to help reduce the cost, delay and additional stress usually associated with formal court proceedings. After listening to what you want to achieve, I will always put forward solutions and options, helping you to move forward with your life in a constructive way. Sometimes an innovative solution is required to resolve matters and I am experienced in suggesting and exploring options that clients may not have initially thought about. Sometimes circumstances are so complicated, or attitudes so entrenched, that more formal steps are needed.  I will consider with you if it is possible to resolve matters outside of court in the first instance by utilising Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, including private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Arbitration, or whether a formal court application is necessary. Whichever option is right for your circumstances, I have experience in gaining the best possible outcomes for my clients.