A Neurodiverse Perspective on Family Law: Understanding and Support in Challenging Times
Divorce and separation are inherently complex, demanding a clear understanding of legal frameworks and a compassionate approach to individual needs.…
I am a specialist family solicitor, with more than twenty years qualified experience. I have particular expertise in financial arrangements arising from relationship, marriage, and partnership breakdowns, which often involve a pension element. I have also gained experience in specific forces pension schemes but I represent a wide variety of clients from all sectors and areas. I am a Resolution member and have been a member of the Law Society Family Panel, recognising good practice in Family Law, since 2011.
I joined Hedges in 2023, following an eight year stint as Partner and Head of Family Law at a smaller firm, re-building and strengthening the Family department including the takeover of two separate firms. I moved to Hedges so I could focus on the client side of my work, which is what I enjoy – representing clients and helping them through one of the toughest times in their lives with solid advice and support.
Away from work I can be found in the gym or swimming pool, having rediscovered my love of fitness after lockdown. Having visited Venice on my honeymoon, I fell in love with it and have been back almost yearly ever since, exploring more and more areas as well as returning to our favourite haunts. I hold a long term ambition to retire there.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
"Talking with Ian was the only time I can remember that I have not felt ‘othered’, and was able to simply interact without masking or having to lean into the role of disabled victim. I know from long and wearisome experience that there is not a great deal of general understanding about autism, and the impact of dealing with someone who ‘gets’ it was profound."
MY ARTICLES
Divorce and separation are inherently complex, demanding a clear understanding of legal frameworks and a compassionate approach to individual needs.…
While prenuptial agreements are typically created before marriage, there may be instances where couples realise the benefits of such an…
It’s common for many couples to live together, whether they plan to marry or with no intention of getting married…
As much as we try to avoid them, ultimately if agreements cannot be reached for our clients through Alternative Dispute…