David Chidgey

David Chidgey specialises in matrimonial finance and trusts of land cases.
Between 2001 and 2012 David practiced as a criminal barrister.
David has substantial advocacy experience and focuses on getting home the points which will make a difference to his client's case.
He believes it is important that the law is made as clear as possible to those who are affected by it. He has a website with over 40 video recordings which explain the divorce process in clear language: www.davidondivorce.co.uk. There is also an accompanying book.
Feedback from clients and solicitors:
"I was delighted with your choice of Counsel for X. How refreshing to find Counsel so well prepared, not just for a directions hearing but with a thorough grasp on the whole case". Friend of client.
"Thanks for yesterday, I felt client in safe and exceptionally well prepared hands". Solicitor
"Thank you for your impressive work which was, I am sure, vital to obtaining this result". Solicitor
"I should like to thank you for negotiating a settlement in Mrs X's case yesterday. I appreciate your patience and calm determination in the face of a cross and intrasigent husband". Solicitor
"David, thank you for your understanding and patience... I am pleased with the outcome as the more I think about it, the luckier I feel. You were very attentive but professional and I really appreciate your words of advice". Client
Training provided:
- Enforcement of family financial orders: a practical guide
- Maintenance pending suit and legal services orders
- Child maintenance: “the gross income scheme”
- Financial Remedies Update: “Maintenance how long and how much”
- Update on interveners in Financial Remedies proceedings
- The principles of equitable accounting
Publications:
- A trust deed, is that it for all time, Albion Matrimonial Finance Newsletter
- Equitable accounting: ifs, buts and maybes, Albion Family Newsletter
- For better or worse: financial remedies and the proceeds of crime, Family Law Journal, July 2014
- Vince v Wyatt: abuse of process, Albion Family Newsletter
- Add-backs: Moylan J tries to close the door, Albion Family Newsletter
- Third parties and wasted costs, Albion Family Newsletter
- Non-disclosure, what’s to be done, Albion Family Newsletter
- Author of section regarding the forfeiture of detained money under The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in Jordan’s Magistrates’ Courts Criminal Practice.
Areas of Practice
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