Julia has extensive experience in all areas of private children law, including disputes about:
- with whom a child lives;
- the time they spend with each parent;
- allegations of harm or domestic abuse;
- parental alienation;
- specific issues and prohibited steps; and
- Internal and external relocation cases.
Julia has a particular interest in cases concerning specific issues such as the religious education of children, see Re C (Child: Involvement in Jehovah’s Witness Religion) [2017] EWFC B29, in which Julia acted for the mother throughout.
Julia is exceptionally experienced in handling fact finding cases – with multiple allegations, and cross allegations, of domestic abuse or of significant harm to a child. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involving alleged abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, and parental alienation. Julia also represents parties in Family Law Act proceedings.
Julia’s extensive experience of dealing with vulnerable clients has been invaluable in allowing her to support them through the court process, and the rigours of giving evidence. Such parties require a high level of client care and Julia is highly focussed on enabling them to give their best evidence.
Notable Private Law Children cases
F v M [2025] EWFC 115 (B)Child arrangements proceedings, where the mother had relocated to another part of the UK. Ordered that child live with father during term time, with contact to mother, and holidays be shared.
Re B (A Child) [2015] EWCA Civ 974Julia appeared at first instance in this case concerning allegations of physical abuse to a four-year-old child, and subsequently prepared the skeleton argument and grounds for permission to appeal, which was duly granted.
Re C (Child: Involvement in Jehovah’s Witness Religion) [2017] EWFC B29In this case concerning a child’s religious education, Julia acted for the mother throughout proceedings to their conclusion in 2020 – achieving an excellent result for her client.