Qualified in 2002
Dominic is a family law barrister, who accepts instructions to represent clients across the full range of case types before the Family Courts. His family law practice is split evenly between Child Arrangements and Financial Settlement proceedings, and includes non-molestation and occupation order applications and TOLATA. Dominic is also authorised to conduct litigation.
As a former solicitor of 18 years, Dominic is able to assist with providing expert advice and legal representation in all matters in the civil, family and criminal courts. Dominic is based in the North West of England and so usually covers cases involved in courts in Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Stockport, Blackpool, Blackburn and north Wales but often travels further afield when necessary throughout England and Wales.
Family law (children)
Dominic is routinely instructed on complex and protracted disputes and offers accomplished and robust advocacy in court. He is excellent for fact-finds and contested final hearings. Dominic's family work includes cases featuring the following issues:
Family law (financial settlement)
Financial settlement after divorce is a big and busy area for Dominic. He accepts instructions to provide early initial advice on merits and to attend court hearings through the process from FDAs to FDRs, Final Hearings and Appeals. Dominic's experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Dominic Cooper practices under the name 'Colaru Chambers'.
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