Simran is frequently instructed in private law matters and is often able to secure a final order ahead of a final hearing.
Children
Simran’s practice includes acting for parents in disputes concerning the following areas:
- Child Arrangement Orders (residence and contact)
- Specific Issue
- Prohibited Steps
- Fact Finding hearings
Domestic Violence and Injunctions
Simran has represented Respondents in a number of contested hearings for non-molestation orders and occupation orders.
Matrimonial Finance
Simran has a budding Matrimonial Finance practice, dealing with all aspects of financial remedy applications following divorce or separation.
Cases of Interest:
F v T (2021) – Represented Mother in a 3 day fact-finding hearing where 8 out of 9 allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour were found against Father.
Re A (2021) – Represented Father in private law proceedings where Mother had made numerous allegations against him including serious sexual assault and rape. The two-day fact-finding was a hybrid case, with some parties remote and some in person, where many of the allegations were not found.
K v K (2021) – Represented Respondent Husband in a FDR resulting in a consent order being filed with H obtaining 50% of W’s pensions as well as equity in the family home.
N v N (2021) – Represented Father in private child proceedings and subsequently instructed to represent the client in Finance proceedings where an agreement was reached at FDR.
K-C v C (2020) – Represented Mother in a final hearing on the issue of contact that resulted in a consent order being approved after constructive discussions.
D v D (2020) – Represented Mother in a FHDRA where both residence and contact were in issue and was able to agree a final order without the need for a final hearing, saving time and costs for a client who was able to relocate with the child before the start of the school term.
TD v TV (2021) – Represented Father in a directions hearing and was able to narrow the issues such that a final consent order was approved without the need for a final hearing.
Clerks:
Michael Harding
E: michael.harding@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0302
Julie Hathway
E: julie.hathway@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0305
Marcus Harding
E: marcus.harding@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0314