Atlantic Chambers

Family

Year of Call 2018

Public Law

Abigail has acted on behalf of parents, intervenors and children through their Children’s Guardian throughout all stages of Public Law proceedings and has represented parties with mental health issues and learning difficulties. Abigail has experience within care proceedings of dealing with issues of domestic abuse and violence, neglect, substance misuse, non-accidental injury, vaccination issues and deprivation of liberty.

Private Law

Abigail conducts all cases relating to private family law matters, including living and contact arrangements for children, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders. Abigail has represented parents, grandparents and children though their Rule 16.4 Guardian at all stages of private law proceedings, including multi-day, contested, final hearings and fact finding hearings. Abigail also has experience of representing both applicants and respondents in Non Molestation Order applications and Occupation Order applications brought under the Family Law Act.