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Family Law Lawyers

The specialist family lawyers that we work with at Clerksroom Direct deal with all aspects of family law and have specialist knowledge of the different courts, judges and tribunals that they appear before.

They appreciate the sensitivity and importance attached to family law disputes and have extensive experience of helping direct access clients through what can be a stressful and emotionally challenging process.

Clerksroom Direct is the best place for members of the public to quickly find and instruct barrister's online, supported by our dedicated helpline.

Our aim is to provide you with as much information as possible to help you make an informed choice. Obtain a non-obligation quote from a barrister now. You only pay for the service if you decide to instruct the barrister directly.

Child contact arrangements/orders Child abduction and custody Leave to remove and abduction of children The 1996 hague convention Parental alienation Prohibited steps orders Domestic violence Non-molestation orders Parental responsibility Wardship and adoption applications Care proceedings Appeals to the high court

Our family law barristers

Meera Yagnik

Meera is a barrister that has more than 10 years experience, she specialises in family law (both children and finance) and associated general commercial and motoring law matters. Her experience is uni... Meera is a barrister that has more than 10 years experience, she specialises in family law (both children and finance) and associated general commercial and motoring law matters. Her experience is unique as her expertise is complemented by her knowledge in other specialism especially in areas of criminal law. She can give you targeted strategic and dependable advice and representation in court. Her goal is to ensure you are put at ease, reduce the stress levels that arises in any matter by using her knowledge, skills and experience to ensure that you are aware of all the options that are available to you so that you can put forward your best case at court, inform and guide you so that you are able to make the appropriate decisions that enables you to receive the outcome you desire at each stage. She is happy to discuss any matter pre-instruction. Read more Read less

Majeks Walker

Majeks is a peoples' person, easy to talk to and a compassionate and avid listener. He has an unflinching passion for helping others. An astute and experienced advocate with a winning mentality, provi... Majeks is a peoples' person, easy to talk to and a compassionate and avid listener. He has an unflinching passion for helping others. An astute and experienced advocate with a winning mentality, providing first class legal advice and representation. Majeks was called to the Bar in 2006, and he has a broad common law practice with a focus on all aspects of company and commercial litigation (including High Court proceedings), family law (children and finances), property law, employment law, crime and regulatory offences. He travels throughout England and Wales and internationally to represent clients. Read more Read less

Paul Dipre (Barrister) LTD

Paul Dipre is an accomplished advocate with 30 years' experience specialising in company, commercial, bankruptcy and insolvency, property and chancery disputes. A fluent Italian speaker, Paul has prev... Paul Dipre is an accomplished advocate with 30 years' experience specialising in company, commercial, bankruptcy and insolvency, property and chancery disputes. A fluent Italian speaker, Paul has previously worked in-house for law firms in both Italy and England and brings with him a wealth of knowledge gained in a wide range of cases. Paul is on the committee of the British Italian Law Association and has spoken on English law issues in Italy on a number of occasions, as well as assisting the author of an Italian language book on the English system of civil courts. Read more Read less

Stephanie Heijdra

I am an experienced and outright specialist family law barrister and I deal with all facets of family law including child arrangements, divorce and financial settlement and injunctive remedies (non-mo... I am an experienced and outright specialist family law barrister and I deal with all facets of family law including child arrangements, divorce and financial settlement and injunctive remedies (non-molestation and occupation order proceedings). I also deal with civil and property litigation. Read more Read less

Peter Fields

Specialises in dealing with commercial disputes faced by small and medium sized companies, their directors, shareholders and employees.

Sarah Humphreys

Sarah Humphreys was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1993, and then to the Irish Bar in 1994. Sarah has a breadth of expertise in Family law including child arrangements (including fact-findi... Sarah Humphreys was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1993, and then to the Irish Bar in 1994. Sarah has a breadth of expertise in Family law including child arrangements (including fact-finding proceedings), non-molestation and occupation orders, matrimonial finance and TOLATA (co-habitation). Sarah has a particular interest in pre- and post-nuptial agreements and is a firm believer in prevention rather than cure where possible. She is Direct Access Accredited. Read more Read less

Kye Herbert

Kye is an approachable and down-to-earth specialist family/children law barrister with 13 years of experience in children law, representing parents, local authorities and children through their guardi... Kye is an approachable and down-to-earth specialist family/children law barrister with 13 years of experience in children law, representing parents, local authorities and children through their guardians in Children Act proceedings. Read more Read less

Ella Freedman

Ella is a specialist family law practitioner with over 20 years' experience and is routinely instructed in complex private family law disputes and financial and property settlement cases (including TO... Ella is a specialist family law practitioner with over 20 years' experience and is routinely instructed in complex private family law disputes and financial and property settlement cases (including TOLATA). She has particular expertise in representing vulnerable clients. Ella is known for her sympathetic approach to clients, each case approached as sensitively as the first whilst robustly protecting clients’ interests in the courtroom. Read more Read less

Rebecca Hodgkin

Rebecca is a highly experienced barrister specialising in Family Law. Rebecca qualified in 1991. She is often described by her professional and lay clients in their feedback as a strong advocate yet a... Rebecca is a highly experienced barrister specialising in Family Law. Rebecca qualified in 1991. She is often described by her professional and lay clients in their feedback as a strong advocate yet approachable, calm, persuasive and confidence inspiring. Read more Read less

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How our process works

Use our simple online platform to tell us about your case or call us and talk with one of our knowledgeable and friendly advisors.
Our clerks will discuss your requirement and obtain all the details they need to find the right barrister to help you.

Provides expert legal opinion and advice.
Represents you in court, at a mediation or arbitration.

Use our straightforward online card payment platform.
If you get stuck, call our friendly helpline to make your payment.

Meet your barrister in person, over the phone or via zoom – whatever works best for you.
Receive specialist advice on your case or get representation as required.

Why choose Clerksroom Direct?

Honest, professional advice

You can directly instruct a Family law barrister who is suitable for your case. You’ll receive honest, expert advice based on the strengths or weaknesses of your case.

Fast and effective legal assistance

Cutting out third parties is a quicker and cheaper way to communicate directly with a barrister. Once instructed, you will be able to contact your barrister by phone, email, Zoom, or another agreed method.

A fixed fee, without any surprises

Set your budget, and our barristers will work to a fixed fee, making things easy for you. You won't be charged for each phone call, and you won’t need to worry about hidden costs.

Our expert team

Our friendly team of public access clerks are experts in getting to the details of your case, and finding the right barrister to represent you quickly, efficently and within your budget.