Sian has represented parents and children in a wide variety of private law cases. She has considerable experience of disputes concerning applications for child arrangements orders, and more specialist areas such as removal of parental responsibility and internal and international relocation. Sian has a reputation for being able to establish a rapport with a wide range of clients, from the very vulnerable to highly successful professionals. Her flexible and adaptable approach enables her to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
Notable Private Law Children cases
F v M & Ors [2023] EWFC 172Sian Cox represented the mother in complex and lengthy private law proceedings. This judgment follows on from the fact finding judgment [2022] EWFC 124, in which she also appeared and a number of serious findings of coercive and controlling behaviour were made against the father. At the final hearing, Sian was able to secure significant protective orders for the mother, including lengthy s91A, restriction of parental rights, prohibited steps, and non-molestation orders. This case also posed difficult jurisdictional and procedural issues, which arose at a late stage when the father did not return to the UK for the final hearing.
F v M & Ors [2022] EWFC 124 Fact-finding hearing to deal with allegations made by both parties, in the context of Children Act and Family Law Act proceedings.
PM v CF [2018] EWHC 2658 (Fam)
