‘Mary’ separated from her husband after 26 years. ‘John’ moved out of the family home and in with his mother and as things progressed with the separation it became clear that John had been financially abusive over several years, accessing accounts without Mary’s knowledge, misappropriating funds, and then cutting her Read more
Sign up to this episode in the latest of my free webinars for Stowe Family Law. On Feb 11th 2026 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm GMT to discuss Myself and Ashley Le-Core, Partner at Stowe Law, Tunbridge Wells, will be discussing all of the above and more and sharing lots of Read more
I recently supported a brave lady at Family Court in a 3 day hearing as she was applying for relocation following the criminal conviction of her ex for stalking – he was still in custody and was obviously objecting to her application. We ensured there was a comprehensive safety plan Read more
One of the most painful experiences as a parent is recognising patterns in your child that mirror the abusive behaviour of someone you worked so hard to leave behind. It can feel like history repeating itself and like you’re being retraumatised in your own home. It’s a scary moment when Read more
Going to Court against your ex can be extremely daunting. You will find lots of posts on social media about how awful the Family Court system is, about how abusers are rarely held accountable in criminal court and how survivors of abuse often feel traumatised by the way they are Read more
My latest podcast with https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ is available now – we discuss how to spot those early warning signs that your relationship might be abusive. Would you know the early signs of an abusive relationship? Abusive relationships rarely start abusive. Instead, they build up slowly over time, drawing in survivors leaving them Read more
My most recent article for https://www.thedivorcemagazine.co.uk/ focusses on the emotions that go with moving out of your family home and the grief that is often felt when you remain in the home after divorce. If you are worried about how you might feel or are struggling with feelings of loss Read more
Kim recently emailed me to share an update on her situation. Kim has given me permission to share with you here so hopefully it will inspire others in similar situations to be brave and keep going: ”I was brave enough to get out in June 2022. I let him stay Read more
Since April 2023, IDVA’s (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates) have had the opportunity to apply to Family Court for permission to sit in Court with clients who have experienced domestic abuse.Here are some of the most common questions I get asked about this: Can anyone be an IDVA? No. An IDVA Read more
I have supported Helen since 2023 when she was signposted to me from her solicitor. Helen was still living in the family home with her husband and children and the situation was extremely tense and difficult. Here’s what she has to say: ”My life has been turned upside down and Read more