As senior solicitor and head of the Family Law department at Meaby & Co Solicitors, I have the privilege of advising individuals and families through some of the most significant and sensitive periods of their lives.
Family law requires not only technical expertise but also sound judgment, discretion, and an appreciation of the personal and commercial considerations that often accompany relationship breakdown and family disputes.
Over the course of my career, I have acted for clients across the full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, complex financial settlements, private children’s proceedings, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, and the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. I have extensive experience advising married couples, civil partners, unmarried couples, and members of the LGBTQ community, recognising that every family is unique and deserves advice that is tailored to its particular circumstances. I am committed to delivering clear, strategic guidance that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
My approach is pragmatic and resolution focused. Wherever possible, I seek to achieve constructive outcomes through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, recognising that preserving relationships and avoiding unnecessary conflict is often in the best interests of both clients and their families. However, where litigation is unavoidable, I provide robust representation, combining meticulous preparation with determined advocacy to protect my client’s interests.
As head of department, I am dedicated to providing exceptional legal advice and the highest standards of client care. I take great pride in fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and integrity, ensuring that every client receives a service that reflects the values and reputation of the firm.
I appreciate that no two families are alike. Every client comes to us with their own concerns, priorities, and objectives, and I believe they deserve advice that is not only legally sound but also practical, commercially aware, and delivered with empathy and respect. My role is to guide clients through the legal process with clarity and confidence, always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for their future.
Areas of Expertise
- Divorce and judicial separation
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Complex financial remedy proceedings
- Private children law matters
- Cohabitation and separation disputes
- Domestic abuse, injunctions and protective orders
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Alternative dispute resolution and negotiated settlements
- Contested family proceedings
My Philosophy
I believe that exceptional family law advice is founded on honesty, trust, experience, and sound judgment. Every client deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding, regardless of their background, relationship, or family structure. My commitment is to provide measured, strategic advice, protect my client’s interests with determination, and help them navigate change with confidence.
