Emily advises and represents clients in all aspects of family law relating to the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. Emily has experience handling children disputes and specialises in those involving safeguarding concerns. She handles matters involving marriage and relationship breakdown, including financial arrangements. Emily has experience advising on cases where there are elements of domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviours and allegations of allienating behaviours.
Specialises in:
Expertise
- Child arrangements
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy
- Complex private law disputes involving serious allegations of child abuse, domestic abuse and alienating behaviours
Key experience
- Successful in obtaining protective orders for both children and vulnerable clients who have experienced domestic abuse.
- Representing clients in children matters involving domestic abuse, child abuse, and high levels on conflict.
- Representing clients in child arrangements involving contact issues and alienating behaviours.
- Representing clients in complex private law children disputes and disputes with a safeguarding element.
Expert commentary & updates
Hay & Kilner joins regional panel supporting families affected by infant loss
Hay & Kilner has joined the Foundation for Infant Loss Training’s regional panel, contributing specialist family law expertise to help families affected by pregnancy and infant loss access the right support when they need it.
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Hay & Kilner launches enhanced 360-degree Private Family offering with appointment of Barrister Kate Fenwick
We are delighted to welcome family law specialist Kate Fenwick as Partner and Head of Family and Finance, enhancing our comprehensive family law services for high-net-worth, international and complex family cases.
Mediation: A calm, supported path to resolving family matters
Fiona Ryans, from our Divorce & Family Team, explains how mediation offers a calm, supported way to resolve family disputes and avoid court with practical legal guidance.”
Why divorce enquiries rise in January and Hay & Kilner's amicable options for couples
Why do divorce enquiries rise in January? Fiona Ryans, from Hay & Kilner's Divorce & Family Team, explains the trend and how an amicable One Solicitor Solution can support couples.
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