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“You shouldn’t need to pay £200 an hour to be heard as a parent.”
I spent my career at Cafcass as a Family Court Adviser, working on some of the most entrenched disputes over child arrangements. My reports and recommendations were relied on by judges across England and Wales.
Alongside my Cafcass career, I qualified as a barrister and trained as a mediator. I chose not to go into practise in either field, but that training shapes the strategic, legally informed support I offer parents today.
Over the years, I saw too many parents priced out of proper support or left without clear guidance. I stepped outside the system to offer something different: direct, affordable support that is practical, legally informed, and always child-centred.
Outside the Courtroom
I live in a sailing town in North Essex with my fiancé and our wire-haired rescue dachshund. Outside work, I love walking, making music, and long pub lunches with friends — the things that keep me grounded after years spent around conflict and courtrooms.
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Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and quietly formidable. I'll take that and put it to work for you.
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Former Cafcass Family Court Adviser
23 years' experience
Called to the Bar in 2014
Non-practising
Qualified Family Mediator
National Family Mediation
Domestic abuse and children
Mother, Suffolk
“I had no idea how to write my statement. I couldn’t afford a solicitor, and everything online just made me panic. Ophelia helped me get the words right. ”
Separated dad, Colchester
“I didn’t want a fight, but I couldn’t afford to keep paying solicitors either. Ophelia helped me write the emails and put together a proper plan. Now I've got shared care.”
Father, London
“When my ex made allegations, I wasn’t allowed to see my daughter. Ophelia helped me understand the Cafcass process, what they were looking for, and how to respond. After 3 months, I got my contact back.”
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