Family law barrister, foodie, Liverpool FC fanatic. Views my own. RT not an endorsement.

A distant courtroom
Joined March 2013
🧵I had no control over what happened to me but what I do have control over is what I do with it. If by speaking out I can create some good out of what was an awful situation for so many reasons, then that is what I am going to do. bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrej…
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⚖️🎙️ The Top 100 Family Law Podcasts of 2025 Are Here! 🎧👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🔗 Discover the full list here: millionpodcasts.com/Family-L… For attorneys, parents & legal professionals—this is your go-to resource for connecting with top family law podcasters. Find the best shows covering divorce, child custody, estate planning, adoption, mediation, and legal rights for families! 🎧 Why use this list? ✅ Direct access to family law podcast hosts & producers 🎙📜 ✅ Save hours of research—contacts all in one place ⏳⚡ ✅ Perfect for PR campaigns, guest bookings & sponsorships 🤝🔥 ✨ Huge shoutout to these incredible podcasters helping families navigate the legal system! You’ve been selected from thousands! 🎉📊 @stangelawfirm @schumanfamlaw @brianvictorlaw @meriwethertharp @lawyertosawyer @leguncensored @demetriagraves @RaydensLaw @flipltd @lizbeth78 @resfamilylaw @pumpcourt @mark_ablett @familyllb @sgslaw @dawngreenlaw @blacknallfirm @attorneymom78 @mark_reel @kalamayagoscha @mymodernlaw @foleyslist @tangussolambert @fieldsdennisllp @tewksburylegal @anurgentplea @alanpranskyatty @mi_attorney @gunnercooke @sisemorelawfirm @bcboykin @stephenpagelaw 📢 Ready to stay informed on family law matters? Check out the full list now! 🚀🔗
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We are pleased to announce that @mark_ablett has authored a chapter in the new Spousal Maintenance Handbook titled ‘Child Maintenance’ #Familylaw For more information, please click the link below pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/1…
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Alvaro Loxton (pupil) recently had the opportunity to observe a Young Persons Appointment (YPA) with his supervisor, @mark_ablett. In this blog post, Alvaro will explore and compare its relative merits. #Familylaw Click the link below for the full article pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/1…
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We are delighted to announce that ‘A Practical Guide to Remarriage and Divorce’ by Cordelia Williams of Pump Court & Claire Howard of @RaydensLaw, has been published and is now available to order from @lawbriefpub and Amazon pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/0…
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In an all-host edition of the Family Law Podcast, @TaraYasminLyons hosts @mark_ablett to discuss his new book about Barder events in financial remedy proceedings. pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/0…
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Thrilled that the @PumpCourt podcast has been shortlisted again for Family Law Commentator of the Year at the @LexisUK_Family Family Law Awards. To celebrate, Maria Henty and I have had a natter about Standish and RM v WP. Out now!
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Re: M (a child) - Polly Thompson will appear in the Court of Appeal this morning in an appeal against the decision of HHJ Scarratt, sitting in the Family Court, dated 15 May 2024. The hearing will be live streamed: youtube.com/@courtofappeal-c…
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PS v CS [2023] EWFC 323 (B): @TaraYasminLyons, instructed by Samantha Farndale of @StoweFamilyLaw, acted for the Father in this schedule 1 case. #FamilyLaw #Schedule1 pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/0…
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My colleague @Jennalucas1 appeared in front of HHJ Hess in this case which considered the concept of when a property becomes a family home and is subject to matrimonialisation.
RM v WP [2024] EWFC 191 (B) (28 June 2024): Wife's financial remedies application. Wife awarded slightly less than half of the value of 3 family homes, to meet her needs and reflect the fact that the husband owned the properties prior to the marriage. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/…
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Bored of the general election coverage? Desperate for some law? Well we've got a podcast for you. Annie Ward and Rebekah Batt @PumpCourt talk me through all things NCDR and NA v LA. Out now in all your usual spots.
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Pump Court is proud to announce that ‘A Practical Guide to Barder Events in Financial Remedy Proceedings in Family Law’ by @mark_ablett has been published by Law Brief Publishing. Available to purchase via the link. Use code G52GM83 for a 10% discount lawbriefpublishing.com/produ…
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It isn't every day that you see your name on the front cover of a book (does 106 pages count as a book?). Niche is an understatement, but I am very excited to announce the publication of my book on Barder events in financial remedy proceedings. Available on Amazon.
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This is a fantastic paper. In the stampede towards ‘transparency’ we have to be more vigilant about agenda driven ‘reporting’ on these sorts of issues. familylawweek.co.uk/articles…
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Judgment will be handed down on Wednesday, 31 January in the matter of Potanina (Respondent) v Potanin (Appellant) UKSC 2021/0130: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2…
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The best news ever and so warranted. Ed led me earlier this year and it was an incredible privilege.
Pump Court Chambers is delighted and very proud to announce that Edward Boydell @boydell_edward has been appointed King’s Counsel in the 2023 competition. Edward will be officially sworn in at the Appointments Ceremony on 18th March 2024. pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/0…
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In 2023 I should say. I’ve still not adjusted to it being 2024…
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Pump Court Chambers is delighted and very proud to announce that Edward Boydell @boydell_edward has been appointed King’s Counsel in the 2023 competition. Edward will be officially sworn in at the Appointments Ceremony on 18th March 2024. pumpcourtchambers.com/2024/0…
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