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Dominic Cooper

Family Law Barrister | 20+ years experience

Dominic is a specialist civil and family law barrister, who accepts instructions to represent clients in County Courts, the Family Court, the High Court. Dominic can also deal with issues relating to solicitors' costs and local authority prosecutions in the Magistrates Court. Dominic is also authorised to conduct litigation.

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Dominic's Biography

Areas covered
Family law (children)
Background

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)

His  family law practice, focused on contested Child Arrangements proceedings. He 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:

  •  Child Arrangement Orders
  •  Prohibited Steps Orders
  •  Specific Issue Orders
  •  Applications to relocate
  •  Enforcement Applications
  •  Local Authority involvement
  •  Fact-findings (involving allegations of domestic violence, sexual abuse and substance abuse)
  •  Parental Responsibility

Dominic Cooper practices under the name 'Colaru Chambers

Qualifications

  • Called to the bar in 2002

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
  • Data Protection Assured
  • No-commitment Quote Provided
  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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Knowledge Base

For more information on Direct Access, Family Law and working with our team visit our blog.

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