Jason Hughes

Summary

Jason has specialised in family law since being called to the bar in 2009. He is able to advise on all aspects that often relate to the breakup of a family and the consequential impact this has on the arrangements for the children and/or the matrimonial finances or where protective injunctions may be required.

Specialist areas of law include

Family & Children
Harassment

Profile description

Jason also has significant experience of public law care proceedings and is regularly instructed by local authorities, parents and Children’s Guardians and has experience of a wide range of hearings relating to care proceedings, placement and adoption.

Jason accepts instructions in both private and public family law and has experience of a wide range of hearings relating to care proceedings, placement and adoption proceedings, as well as child arrangement proceedings and has experience of Brussels II applications, finding of fact and non-accidental injury hearings. Jason regularly receives instructions from Local Authorities, Parents, Grandparents and Guardians.

Whilst Jason is a robust advocate he is also very able at placing his clients at ease and sensibly guiding them through the legal process.

Public and Private Law (Children)

Adoption
Care Proceedings
Secure Accommodation
Child Abduction (including overseas)
Child Arrangements Orders
Emergency Protection of Children
Domestic Violence

Injunctions

Non-Molestation Orders
Protection from Harassment Act applications
All forms of domestic abuse, including physical, verbal and sexual
Cases involving controlling and coercive behaviour
Occupation Orders
Transfer of tenancy applications
Committal proceedings

Jason accepts instructions in proceedings concerning emergency Family Law Act injunctions. This includes applications for non-molestation (non-mol) or Protection from Harassment Act (PHA) orders where injunctive protection is sought. Jason also acts in relation to Transfer of Tenancy and Occupation Order applications where the regulation (or sole occupancy) of a property is required. Jason can also help representing parties at ex-parte and urgent applications and cases involving medical evidence, medical experts and police disclosure.

Education

Appeals
Special Educational Needs & Disability (‘SEND’)
Disability discrimination claims arising in an educational setting
Educational Health and Care Plans (‘EHCPs’)

Jason accepts instructions from parents, pupils, schools, NGOs including charities and Local Authorities in education law. Jason receives instructions from solicitors and on a direct access basis.

Personal

Oustide of court Jason enjoys playing chess, spending time with his family and is an FA Level 1 qualified football coach and is actively involved with a local youth team.

Testimonials

Robert (Direct Access Client)

“I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the s...” “I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the situation and provided me with compassion and understanding. I felt instantly supported and heard. Nastassi gave me the opportunity to express myself and provided a listening ear, allowing me to get everything off my chest before moving forward. She not only recommended a barrister who she believed could help, but also presented me with other options. When my hearing date changed, a refund was provided without question. When a new date was confirmed, Nastassi promptly rebooked the original barrister. Throughout the process, Nastassi was always available if I needed her, responding to emails and phone calls promptly. Her consistent compassion and kind nature made the entire process less daunting for me. I am forever grateful.” Read more Read less

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