Annette is a family law specialist with substantial experience across the full spectrum of private law and public law children’s proceedings, financial remedies and applications under the Family Law Act 1996.
Annette is instructed to appear at all levels of the Family Court including the High Court and is confident in handling complex and sensitive matters across her areas of practice.
Private Family Law
Annette is instructed in all areas of private children law, including applications for Child Arrangements Orders, covering both residence and contact, as well as variation and enforcement proceedings. Her experience spans all stages of litigation, from First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments (FHDRA) to directions hearings. She also has expertise in pursuing and defending against applications for Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders. Annette frequently represents clients at fact-finding hearings involving allegations of domestic abuse, as well as at contested final hearings.
Public Family Law
Annette has experience of representing parents in public law proceedings, particularly in cases involving substance and alcohol misuse leading to the neglect of children. She has successfully represented clients at various interim stages, including case management hearings and issues resolution hearings.
Family Finance
Annette is regularly instructed in financial remedy proceedings and is confident in representing clients at all stages, including First Appointments and Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearings. To date, she has successfully assisted parties in reaching final settlements through her strong negotiation skills, avoiding the need for contested final hearings. Annette also has experience in cases involving matrimonial assets located in foreign jurisdictions, including matters concerning the enforceability of UK judgments abroad.
International Child Law
Annette is building a practice that encompasses various aspects of international children law. She has been instructed in private children’s proceedings involving an intentional element, including applications for leave to permanently remove a child from the jurisdiction. She also has experience dealing with wardship proceedings, invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court. Annette welcomes instructions with an international element.
Family Law Act 1996
Annette has extensive experience in applications brought under the Family Law Act 1996. She regularly represents clients seeking or opposing non-molestation and occupation orders at all stages of proceedings. Her work includes representation at fact-finding hearings and contested final hearings under these applications.
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